Deceased

How Did Bruce Forsyth Die?

Life & Death

Died aged 89

Also known asSir Bruce ForsythGenderMaleNationalityUnited KingdomBorn22/02/1928Born inEdmonton, Middlesex, England, UKDied18/08/2017 (aged 89)Died inWentworth EstateCausebronchopneumoniaWikidataQ1245136 ↗Buried atLondon PalladiumTMDb#210620 ↗

Sir Bruce Joseph Forsyth-Johnson, also known as Brucie, was a British entertainer and television personality whose career spanned over 75 years. His appeal stemmed from his showmanship, quick wit, and ability to connect with audiences, a talent honed during years on the post-war variety circuit. His legacy is marked by a transition from traditional music hall performance to the evolving world of television.

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Filmography52 titles

Year	Title	Character	Age at release
2024	Strictly Come Dancing: 20 Fabulous YearsMovie	Self (archive footage)	96
2021	Parkinson at 50Movie	Self (archive footage)	93
2016	Strictly Len GoodmanMovie	Self (archive footage)	88
2014	The Michael McIntyre Chat ShowSeries	Self - Guest	86
2014	Nat King Cole: Afraid of the DarkMovie	Self	86
2011	PerspectivesSeries	—	83
2010	A Concert for HeroesMovie	Self	82
2009	Alan Carr: Chatty ManSeries	Self	81
2009	Kate Garraway's Life StoriesSeries	—	81
2009	Kathy Kirby: My Story By The Golden Girl of PopMovie	Self	81
2008	Happy Birthday Brucie!Movie	Self - Performer	80
2006	LegendsSeries	Self	78
2006	Best Ever Muppet MomentsMovie	Self	78
2006	Alma Cogan: Her Fabulous StoryMovie	Self (Archive Footage)	78
2006	The Story of Light EntertainmentSeries	Self	78
2004	Who Do You Think You Are?Series	Self	76
2004	Strictly Come DancingSeries	Self - Presenter	76
2003	Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest PresentersMovie	—	75
2001	Friday Night with Jonathan RossSeries	Self	73
2000	House!Movie	Himself	72
1999	Loose WomenSeries	Self	71
1998	ParkinsonSeries	Self	70
1997	An Audience with Bruce ForsythMovie	—	69
1997	An Audience with Ronnie CorbettMovie	—	69
1996	TFI FridaySeries	—	68
1995	The Frank Skinner ShowSeries	Self	67
1994	Room 101Series	Self	66
1994	An Audience with Jimmy TarbuckMovie	Self - Audience Member	66
1993	GMTVSeries	Self	65
1991	Alma Cogan: The Girl With The Giggle In Her VoiceMovie	Self	63
1990	Have I Got News for YouSeries	Self - Host	62
1990	An Audience with Jackie MasonMovie	—	62
1988	You Bet!Series	—	60
1988	Bruce and RonnieMovie	Self	60
1987	Going Live!Series	Self	59
1986	Wedden, dat..?Series	Self	58
1986	Bruce Forsyth's Hot StreakSeries	—	58
1984	An Audience with Joan RiversMovie	—	56
1982	WoganSeries	Self	54
1980	Magnum, P.I.Series	Lottery Host	52
1980	Play Your Cards RightSeries	—	52
1979	The Cannon & Ball ShowSeries	Self	51
1978	An Audience with...Series	Self	50
1976	The Muppet ShowSeries	Self - Special Guest Star	48
1971	Bedknobs and BroomsticksMovie	Swinburne	43
1971	The Magnificent Seven Deadly SinsMovie	Clayton (segment "Avarice")	43
1971	The Generation GameSeries	—	43
1969	Can Heironymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe and Find True Happiness?Movie	Uncle Limelight	41
1968	Star!Movie	Arthur Lawrence	40
1966	Mystery and ImaginationSeries	Sir Simon de Canterville	38
1959	The Bruce Forsyth ShowSeries	—	31
0	Have I Got a Bit More News for YouSeries	Self - Presenter	—