Quick Facts
Born:
1940-07-17
Birthplace:
Buxton, Derbyshire, England, UK
Credits:
54 Total Roles
Tim Brooke-Taylor
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Biography
Timothy Julian Brooke-Taylor OBE (17 July 1940 – 12 April 2020) was an English actor and comedian best known as a member of The Goodies.
He became active in performing in comedy sketches while at the University of Cambridge and became president of the Footlights, touring internationally with its revue in 1964. Becoming more widely known to the public for his work on BBC Radio with I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again, he moved into television with At Last the 1948 Show, working together with old Cambridge friends John Cleese and Graham Chapman. With Graeme Garden and Bill Oddie, he starred in The Goodies (1970–1982), picking up international recognition in Australia, Canada and New Zealand. He appeared as an actor in various sitcoms and was a panellist on BBC Radio's I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue for almost 50 years.
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He became active in performing in comedy sketches while at the University of Cambridge and became president of the Footlights, touring internationally with its revue in 1964. Becoming more widely known to the public for his work on BBC Radio with I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again, he moved into television with At Last the 1948 Show, working together with old Cambridge friends John Cleese and Graham Chapman. With Graeme Garden and Bill Oddie, he starred in The Goodies (1970–1982), picking up international recognition in Australia, Canada and New Zealand. He appeared as an actor in various sitcoms and was a panellist on BBC Radio's I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue for almost 50 years.
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Known For
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
Computer Scientist (uncredited)
Agatha Christie's Marple
Dr. Edward Humbleby
How to Irritate People
Various Characters
Heartbeat
Ronnie Smethers
Twelve Plus One
Jackie
The One Show
Self
Return of the Goodies
Self
Shooting Stars
Self
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Up Pompeii MOVIE | Captain Treacherous |
| 2018 | An Audience with The Goodies MOVIE | Self |
| 2014 | 50 Years of BBC Two Comedy MOVIE | Self |
| 2014 | The Comedy Vaults: BBC2's Hidden Treasure MOVIE | Self |
| 2011 | Celebrity Antiques Road Trip TV | Self - Participant |
| 2008 | I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue MOVIE | Himself |
| 2008 | What the Dickens? TV | Team Captain |
| 2008 | Marty Feldman: Six Degrees of Separation MOVIE | Self |
| 2007 | What the Pythons Did Next... MOVIE | Self |
| 2006 | Legends TV | Self |