Barry Cryer OBE | |
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Birth name | Barry Charles Cryer |
Born | Leeds, West Riding of Yorkshire, England | 23 March 1935
Died | 25 January 2022 Harrow, London, England | (aged 86)
Spouse |
Theresa Donovan (m. 1962) |
Children | 4 |
Notable works and roles | I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue (1972–2022) |
Barry Charles Cryer OBE (23 March 1935 – 25 January 2022) was an English writer, comedian, and actor. As well as performing on stage, radio and television, Cryer wrote for many performers including Dave Allen, Stanley Baxter, Jack Benny, Rory Bremner, George Burns, Jasper Carrott, Tommy Cooper, Ronnie Corbett, Les Dawson, Dick Emery, Kenny Everett, Bruce Forsyth, David Frost, Bob Hope, Frankie Howerd, Richard Pryor, Spike Milligan, Mike Yarwood, The Two Ronnies and Morecambe and Wise.[1]