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Timothy Julian Brooke-Taylor (17 July 1940 – 12 April 2020) was an English actor and comedian. He was best known as a member of The Goodies. Brooke-Taylor 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.

Quick facts about Tim Brooke-Taylor

  • Full name: Tim Brooke-Taylor
  • Born: 1940-07-17
  • Nationality: United Kingdom
  • Known as: Comedian
  • Wikidata ID: Q914201

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Who is Tim Brooke-Taylor?

Timothy Julian Brooke-Taylor (17 July 1940 – 12 April 2020) was an English actor and comedian.

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Tim Brooke-Taylor is United Kingdom.

When was Tim Brooke-Taylor born?

Tim Brooke-Taylor was born on 1940-07-17.

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