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Bruce Forsyth

1928 - 2017

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Sir Bruce Joseph Forsyth-Johnson (22 February 1928 – 18 August 2017), also known as Brucie, was a British entertainer and television personality whose career spanned over 75 years. His appeal stemmed from his showmanship, quick wit, and ability to connect with audiences, a talent honed during years on the post-war variety circuit. His legacy is marked by a transition from traditional music hall performance to the evolving world of television. Forsyth started his live public performances aged 14, and hosted the variety show Sunday Night at the London Palladium for three years. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in different languages on Wikipedia. Bruce Forsyth is the 82nd most popular presenter, the 5,862nd most popular biography from United Kingdom and the 11th most popular British Presenter.

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Among PRESENTERS

Among presenters, Bruce Forsyth ranks 82 out of 143. Before him are Matt Lucas, Nadia Hasnaoui, Monty Hall, Lucy Aharish, Maury Povich, and Tony Wilson. After him are Fred Allen, Masahiro Nakai, Vladimir Turchinsky, Mélissa Theuriau, Don Cornelius, and Judith Rakers.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1928, Bruce Forsyth ranks 571. Before him are Russell Mockridge, Balakh Sher Mazari, Jimmy Dean, William Kennedy, Olle Larsson, and Maureen Gardner. After him are Vince Edwards, Conrad Janis, Keely Smith, Kapila Vatsyayan, Herbert Flam, and Richard M. Sherman. Among people deceased in 2017, Bruce Forsyth ranks 599. Before him are Darrall Imhoff, Ian Stewart, Dudley Storey, Nelsan Ellis, Sotsha Dlamini, and Simon Dickie. After him are Lorne Loomer, Margit Schumann, Peggy Cummins, Uli Vos, Jim Bunning, and George Avakian.

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In United Kingdom

Among people born in United Kingdom, Bruce Forsyth ranks 5,862 out of 8,785. Before him are Old Tom Morris (1821), Priti Patel (1972), Tony Wilson (1950), Pippa Middleton (1983), Carole Shelley (1939), and Maureen Gardner (1928). After him are Simon Webbe (1978), Kwame Anthony Appiah (1954), Lilian Bond (1908), Anthony Dod Mantle (1955), Paula Malcomson (1970), and John George Children (1777).

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Among PRESENTERS In United Kingdom

Among presenters born in United Kingdom, Bruce Forsyth ranks 11. Before him are Sharon Osbourne (1952), David Frost (1939), John Peel (1939), Gavin McInnes (1970), Matt Lucas (1974), and Tony Wilson (1950). After him are Alexa Chung (1983), John Oliver (1977), Charlie Brooker (1971), Caroline Flack (1979), Noel Fielding (1973), and Karl Pilkington (1972).

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