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Eric Morecambe (John Eric Bartholomew) was born on 14 May, 1926 in Buxton Street, Morecambe, Lancashire, England, UK, is an Actor, Writer, Soundtrack. Discover Eric Morecambe's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of Eric Morecambe networth?
| Popular As |
John Eric Bartholomew |
| Occupation |
actor,writer,soundtrack |
| Age |
58 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Taurus |
| Born |
14 May, 1926 |
| Birthday |
14 May |
| Birthplace |
Buxton Street, Morecambe, Lancashire, England, UK |
| Date of death |
28 May, 1984 |
| Died Place |
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, UK |
| Nationality |
United Kingdom |
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Eric Morecambe Height, Weight & Measurements
At 58 years old, Eric Morecambe height is 5' 8½" (1.74 m) .
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| Height |
5' 8½" (1.74 m) |
| Weight |
Not Available |
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Who Is Eric Morecambe's Wife?
His wife is Joan Morecambe (11 December 1952 - 28 May 1984) ( his death) ( 3 children)
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| Parents |
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| Wife |
Joan Morecambe (11 December 1952 - 28 May 1984) ( his death) ( 3 children) |
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Not Available |
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Eric Morecambe Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Eric Morecambe worth at the age of 58 years old? Eric Morecambe’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United Kingdom. We have estimated
Eric Morecambe's net worth
, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2022 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Actor |
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Timeline
Morecambe was one of five comedians pictured on a set of UK postage stamps issued 23 April 1998. His caricatured likeness was on the 26p stamp. The other comedians honored were Tommy Cooper (20p), Joyce Grenfell (37p), Les Dawson (43p), and Peter Cook (63p).
He collapsed and died on-stage at The Roses Theatre in Tewkesbury in May 1984, watched by his wife, immediately after appearing in a show with Stan Stennett.
Publicly supported Margaret Thatcher in the 1983 General Election.
Like many entertainment personalities, he supported Margaret Thatcher in the 1979 General Election, which is unsurprising considering that he had been paying 83% income tax under Labour since 1974.
He was awarded the OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in the 1976 Queen's Birthday Honours List for his services to entertainment.
With Ernie Wise they received the Top Comedy Act award at the 1973 Sun Awards.
Was director of Luton Town FC from 1970 to 1977, when he resigned and became the club's vice-president.
He was an actor and writer, known for The Morecambe & Wise Show (1968), Night Train to Murder (1984) and The Intelligence Men (1965). He was married to Joan Morecambe.
After appearing on their first television show, Running Wild (1954), Morecambe and Wise received many highly critical and derogatory reviews in newspapers, one of which said "Definition of Television - the box they buried Morecambe and Wise in". Eric carried a cutting of that review in his wallet for the rest of his life.
He appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) (aka "The Ed Sullivan Show"), with his partner-in-comedy, Ernie Wise, numerous times during the 1960s.
Made his professional debut in 1939 in a touring show at the age of thirteen, having won a talent competition over 100 other contestants. There, he first met Ernie Wise.
Eric Morecambe was born on May 14, 1926 in Buxton Street, Morecambe, Lancashire, England as John Eric Bartholomew.
