Eric morecambe biography
Eric morecambe biography
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Eric Morecambe
English comedian (1926–1984)
Eric Morecambe OBE | |
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Bronze bust by Victor Heyfron, 1963 | |
| Born | John Eric Bartholomew (1926-05-14)14 May 1926 Morecambe, Lancashire, England |
| Died | 28 May 1984(1984-05-28) (aged 58) Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England |
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| Years active | 1941–1984 |
| Spouse | Joan Bartlett (m. ) |
| Children | 3 (1 adopted) |
| Family | Jack Bartholomew (uncle) |
John Eric Bartholomew (14 May 1926 – 28 May 1984), known by his stage name Eric Morecambe, was an English comedian who together with Ernie Wise formed the double actMorecambe and Wise.
The partnership lasted from 1941 until Morecambe's death in 1984. Morecambe took his stage name from his home town, the seaside resort of Morecambe in Lancashire.
He was the co-star of the BBC1's television series The Morecambe & Wise Show, which for the 1977 Christmas episo