Eric Sykes

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Characters played by Eric Sykes

Mr. Edmund Tuttle — The Others (2001)

Mr. Edmund Tuttle arrives with Mrs. Bertha Mills and Lydia and is hired by Grace Stewart as the gardener. He searches the grounds for evidence of a family cemetery and, at Mrs. Mills's instruction, conceals gravestones with leaves. The stones later reveal that he and the other servants died during the tuberculosis outbreak.

Courtney — Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 Hours 11 Minutes (1965)

British figure associated with the aviation race, navigating the slapstick and engineering chaos alongside the international competitors.

William Hunt — Rotten to the Core (1965)

An undercover policeman portrayed by Eric Sykes in multiple disguises, contributing comedic elements to the investigation surrounding the heist and deception.

Griffen — The Liquidator (1965)

A freelance contract killer whom Oakes secretly hires to perform the assassinations assigned to him. Griffen allows Oakes to avoid directly killing anyone while maintaining the appearance of a capable operative for Mostyn. His role reflects Oakes's reluctance and his inability to resign from British Intelligence.

Perkins — Monte Carlo or Bust! (1969)

Local official coordinating rally logistics and route management.

Taller Workman — The Plank (1979)

One of the two builders at the centre of the plank chase. He and his shorter colleague are transporting a long wooden plank when it falls off their lorry, and the rest of the film follows their efforts to get it back. The role is almost wordless, built on grunts, gestures and physical comedy as the plank causes mishaps across town.

Genie — Gabrielle and the Doodleman (1984)

The Genie is a character portrayed by Eric Sykes in the film. The summary places him among the characters from Gabrielle's computer game involved in her life-and-death battle, a struggle connected to the difficult time she is going through. It does not specify the Genie's particular actions or relationship with Gabrielle beyond his place in that game-related conflict.

The Mariner — The Bargee (1964)

A recurring comedic figure encountered on the canal. An inept pleasure boat driver whose clumsy navigation repeatedly frustrates Hemel and Ronnie during their journey.

Career Overview

Eric Sykes has 74 screen credits in a career dating back to 1954. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Those Magnificent Men in Their...Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include The Others, If You Go Down in the Woods Today, Rhubarb Rhubarb. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
74
Birth Date
1923-05-04
Birth Place
Oldham, Lancashire, England, UK

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q457702), public domain (CC0).