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Tim Brooke-Taylor

Jul 17, 1940 - Apr 12, 2020 (79 years old) in Buxton, Derbyshire, England, UK

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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Known For

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Heartbeat
Ronnie Smethers
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The Wednesday Play
(uncredited)
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Agatha Christie's Marple
Dr. Edward Humbleby
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The Goodies
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The Upper Hand
Trevor
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Omnibus
Self
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Shooting Stars
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Cilla
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Dennis the Menace and Gnasher
Astronomer (voice)
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The Alphabet Game

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