Sir Bruce Forsyth | |
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.jpg) Forsyth in 2006 | |
| Born | Bruce Joseph Forsyth-Johnson 22 February 1928 Edmonton, England |
| Died | 18 August 2017 (aged 89) Virginia Water, England |
| Resting place | London Palladium |
| Other names | Boy Bruce, the Mighty Atom Brucie |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1939–2015 |
| Spouses | Penny Calvert
(m. 1953; div. 1973) |
| Children | 6 |
| Relatives |
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| Awards | Knight Bachelor (2011) |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service | Royal Air Force |
| Years of service | 1947–1949 |
| Unit | Film Unit |
Sir Bruce Joseph Forsyth-Johnson CBE (22 February 1928 – 18 August 2017) was an English entertainer and television presenter whose career spanned more than 75 years.
Forsyth came to national attention from the late 1950s through the ITV series Sunday Night at the London Palladium. He went on to host several game shows, including The Generation Game, Play Your Cards Right, The Price Is Right and You Bet!. He co-presented Strictly Come Dancing from 2004 to 2013.
During his time as host of The Generation Game, Forsyth began using what would become his signature 'call and response' greeting with the studio audience, "It's nice to see you, to see you...", to which the audience would loudly reply, "Nice!"; he used this on many shows he later hosted for the rest of his career. Forsyth was also known for his "The Thinker" pose, emulating Rodin's sculpture, which he used on many shows he later hosted.
Forsyth was made a Knight Bachelor in the 2011 Birthday Honours for services to entertainment and charity.[1] In 2012, Guinness World Records recognised Forsyth as having the longest television career for a male entertainer.[2]
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