Deceased

How Did Bruce Forsyth Die?

Life & Death

Died aged 89

Also known asSir Bruce ForsythGenderMaleNationalityUnited KingdomBorn22/02/1928Born inEdmonton, Middlesex, England, UKDied18/08/2017Died 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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Filmography35 titles

Importing filmography…

Year	Title	Character	Age at release
2024	Strictly Come Dancing: 20 Fabulous YearsMovie	Self (archive footage)	96
2016	Strictly Len GoodmanMovie	Self (archive footage)	88
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
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
2001	Friday Night with Jonathan RossSeries	Self	73
1999	Loose WomenSeries	Self	71
1998	ParkinsonSeries	Self	70
1997	An Audience with Bruce ForsythMovie	—	69
1995	The Frank Skinner ShowSeries	Self	67
1994	Room 101Series	Self	66
1991	Alma Cogan: The Girl With The Giggle In Her VoiceMovie	Self	63
1990	Have I Got News for YouSeries	Self - Host	62
1988	You Bet!Series	—	60
1987	Going Live!Series	Self	59
1986	Wedden, dat..?Series	Self	58
1980	Magnum, P.I.Series	Lottery Host	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
0	Have I Got a Bit More News for YouSeries	Self - Presenter	—