Ernie Wise
English comedian (1925–1999) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ernest Wiseman, OBE (27 November 1925 – 21 March 1999), known by his stage name Ernie Wise, was an English comedian, best known as one half of the comedy duo Morecambe and Wise, who became a national institution on British television, especially for their Christmas specials.
This article has multiple issues. Please help improve it or discuss these issues on the talk page. (Learn how and when to remove these template messages)
|
Quick Facts OBE, Born ...
Ernie Wise | |
---|---|
Born | Ernest Wiseman (1925-11-27)27 November 1925 |
Died | 21 March 1999(1999-03-21) (aged 73) Wexham, Buckinghamshire, England |
Occupations |
|
Years active | 1939–1995 |
Employer(s) | ATV, BBC, Thames Television |
Spouse |
Doreen Blythe (m. 1953) |
Close