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Tim Brooke-Taylor

English comedian and actor (1940-2020)

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Occupation

Actor

Born in

Buxton

Born

July 17, 1940

Zodiac

Cancer

29,125

days lived

79

age at death

Born
July 17, 1940 in 🇬🇧Buxton
Died
April 12, 2020 (aged 79)
Zodiac
♋︎Cancer·dragon 🐉
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About

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Timothy Julian Brooke-Taylor was an English actor and comedian. He was best known as a member of The Goodies.

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Sun Sign

Cancer♋︎

Moon Sign

Capricorn♑︎

Dominant Element

Water

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Planetary positions calculated for July 17, 1940

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2020
Day 29,185
Age 79

Death of Tim Brooke-Taylor

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Jun 12, 2020

Passed away at the age of 79 due to complications from COVID-19.

2019
Day 28,657
Age 78

Appeared in 'The Rebel'

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Jan 1, 2019
The Rebel Capitalist Show
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Made an appearance in the BBC comedy series 'The Rebel'.

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2011
Day 25,735
Age 70

Received OBE

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Jan 1, 2011

Awarded an OBE for services to acting and comedy.

2005
Day 23,544
Age 64

Published 'Tim Brooke-Taylor: A Life in Comedy'

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Jan 1, 2005

Released his autobiography detailing his career.

2002
Day 22,448
Age 61

Appeared in 'The Story of the Famous Five'

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Jan 1, 2002

Narrated this documentary series.

1995
Day 19,891
Age 54

Starred in 'The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones'

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Jan 1, 1995
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Treasure of the Peacock's Eye
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Played the role of Inspector Jones.

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1970
Day 10,760
Age 29

Starred in 'The Goodies'

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Jan 1, 1970
The Goodies
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Began starring in the iconic BBC comedy series.

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1969
Day 10,395
Age 28

Appeared in 'Monty Python's Flying Circus'

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Jan 1, 1969

Made guest appearances in the sketch comedy series.

1968
Day 10,029
Age 27

Starred in 'Broaden Your Horizons'

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Jan 1, 1968

Appeared in the BBC radio comedy series.

1967
Day 9,664
Age 26

Became father to Daniel Brooke-Taylor

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Jan 1, 1967

His second son, Daniel, was born.

Day 9,664
Age 26

Starred in 'Twice a Fortnight'

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Jan 1, 1967
Twice a Fortnight
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Appeared in the BBC radio comedy revue.

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1965
Day 8,934
Age 24

Married Christine Webb

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Jan 1, 1965

Married his wife, Christine Webb.

Day 8,934
Age 24

Became father to Ben Brooke-Taylor

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Jan 1, 1965

His first son, Ben, was born.

Day 8,934
Age 24

Starred in 'My Music'

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Jan 1, 1965

Appeared in the BBC television comedy series.

1962
Day 7,838
Age 21

Graduated from Cambridge University

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Jan 1, 1962

Earned a degree in Law.

1958
Day 6,377
Age 17

Joined Cambridge Footlights

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Jan 1, 1958

Became involved in the university's dramatic club.

1953
Day 4,551
Age 12

Attended Westminster School

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Jan 1, 1953

Received his secondary education.

1940
Day 0
Age 0

Born in Guildford, Surrey

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Jul 17, 1940

Born Timothy James Reeve-Taylor.