Description: (actor, comedian)
Eric Morecambe, an English comedian, is renowned for his partnership with Ernie Wise as the iconic duo Morecambe and Wise. Their successful double act began in 1941 and continued until Morecambe's passing in 1984. Morecambe's stage name was influenced by his hometown of Morecambe in Lancashire. He co-starred in the popular BBC1 television series The Morecambe & Wise Show, which garnered high viewership numbers, such as over 28 million for the 1977 Christmas episode. Morecambe's comedic prowess solidified his status as one of the most prominent figures in British popular culture.