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Spike Milligan - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | April 16, 1918 |
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| Died | February 27, 2002 (age 83) |
| Birthplace | Ahmednagar, British India (now Maharashtra, India) |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries - (see also Spike Milligan's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Horse |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Co-creation and writing of 'The Goon Show'; influential British comedy figure; poet and author. |
Intro
Spike Milligan was a British-Irish comedian, writer, poet, and actor, best known as the co-creator and principal writer of the groundbreaking radio comedy program 'The Goon Show.' Milligan's unique comedic style and influence helped shape modern British humour.
Early Life & Background
Born in British India to an Irish father and English mother, Milligan moved to the UK as a young adult. His experiences during World War II, where he served in the Royal Artillery, heavily influenced his later comedic style and writing.
Career Highlights
- Co-creator, writer, and star of 'The Goon Show' (1951–1960)
- Published several volumes of war memoirs beginning with 'Adolf Hitler: My Part in His Downfall'
- Prolific poet and author, including children's poetry
- Acted in films such as 'A Show Called Fred' and 'The Bed Sitting Room'
- Received an honorary knighthood (KBE) in 2001
Trivia
- Became a British citizen after being born in India to Irish and English parents
- Famously had a tumultuous friendship and rivalry with fellow Goon Show star Peter Sellers
- Known for his surreal, absurdist sense of humour and influence on later comedians such as Monty Python
FAQs
People also ask
When was Spike Milligan born?
Spike Milligan was born the 16 April 1918.
Where is Spike Milligan from?
Ahmednagar, British India (now Maharashtra, India).
On His Birth-Day
About April 16th, 1918, in brief:
- Historical events: On April 16, 1918, the German Army continued its 'Operation Georgette' offensive, advancing through Flanders toward the British-held town of Hazebrouck, aiming to capture key positions and disrupt Allied supply lines.
- Day of the week: April 16th, 1918 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: I'd Like to Be a Monkey in the Zoo by Frances White
- Popular movie: Tarzan of the Apes directed by Scott Sidney
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