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Tim Brooke-Taylor

Tim Brooke-Taylor

Actor · born 17 July 1940 · 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.

Where to start: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971).

As actor 17

TV shows 20

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Tim Brooke-Taylor movie?

By viewer score, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) at 7.5/10.

What are Tim Brooke-Taylor’s most popular movies?

Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, How to Irritate People.

How many movies has Tim Brooke-Taylor made?

17 films on TMDB, 17 as actor.

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