Tim Brooke-Taylor

Tim Brooke-Taylor

Born:July 17, 1940

Place of Birth:Buxton, Derbyshire, England, UK

Died:April 12, 2020

Known For:Acting

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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Filmography

Acting

Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory

Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory

Computer Scientist (uncredited)

1971

When eccentric candy man Willy Wonka promises a lifetime supply of sweets and a tour of his chocolate factory to five lucky kids, penniless Charlie Bucket seeks the golden ticket that will make him a winner.

Production

Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl

Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl

Additional Writing

1982

Monty Python perform many of their greatest sketches at the Hollywood Bowl, including several from pre-Python days.