Eric Morecambe
Eric John Bartholomew (born May 14, 1926 in Morecambe , Lancashire , England , † May 28, 1984 ), known under the stage name Eric Morecambe , was a member of the English comedian duo Morecambe and Wise together with Ernie Wise .
Life
During the Second World War , Morecambe had to work in the Accrington coal mine as part of the Bevin Boys program , for which some of the conscripts were used.
Bartholomew chose his stage name after his hometown, the seaside resort of Morecambe in Lancashire . The seaside resort thanked for this with a statue on the beach, which was inaugurated personally by Queen Elizabeth II .
Its importance is also shown by the fact that it was voted 32nd place in the list of the " 100 Greatest Britons " (100 most important Britons).
Web links
- Eric Morecambe in theInternet Movie Database(English)
Individual evidence
- ↑ http://www.morecambe.co.uk/ericmorecambe.html
- ↑ http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1555056/Bevin-Boys-war-effort-honoured-with-badge.html
- ↑ https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2009/jun/28/eric-morecambe-edinburgh-play
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Morecambe, Eric |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Bartholomew, Eric John |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | English comedian |
| DATE OF BIRTH | May 14, 1926 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Morecambe , Lancashire, England |
| DATE OF DEATH | May 28, 1984 |