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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 18 different languages on Wikipedia (up from 17 in 2024). Bruce Forsyth is the 98th most popular presenter (down from 82nd in 2024), the 6,539th most popular biography from United Kingdom (down from 5,861st in 2019) and the 15th most popular British Presenter.

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Among PRESENTERS

Among presenters, Bruce Forsyth ranks 98 out of 143. Before him are Derek Muller, Sean Hannity, Don Cornelius, Charlie Brooker, Tina Kandelaki, and Lucy Aharish. After him are Mélissa Theuriau, Richard Osman, Alexa Chung, Rachel Maddow, Assi Azar, and Marc Maron.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1928, Bruce Forsyth ranks 589. Before him are Malachi Throne, Jackie Mason, Reubin Askew, Yvette Vickers, Conrad Janis, and Albert Brewer. After him are Robert Bergland, Arthur Dion Hanna, Salvador Laurel, Donald Henderson, Dolphy, and J. Hillis Miller. Among people deceased in 2017, Bruce Forsyth ranks 641. Before him are Reema Lagoo, Scott Putesky, Albert Brewer, Donna Williams, Peggy Cummins, and Judy Martz. After him are Vasily Kudinov, Yurizan Beltran, Ann Wedgeworth, František Rajtoral, Ben Barres, and Donna Ares.

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In United Kingdom

Among people born in United Kingdom, Bruce Forsyth ranks 6,541 out of 8,785. Before him are Jonathan Rea (1987), Jools Holland (1958), Jo Walton (1964), Robert Bridges (1844), Muslimgauze (1961), and Jonathan Woodgate (1980). After him are Eric Bristow (1957), Rupert Vansittart (1958), Alfred Enoch (1988), Jodie Marsh (1978), Owen Jones (1984), and Alex Bruce (1984).

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Among PRESENTERS In United Kingdom

Among presenters born in United Kingdom, Bruce Forsyth ranks 15. Before him are David Frost (1939), Mehdi Hasan (1979), Tony Wilson (1950), Michael McIntyre (1976), Gavin McInnes (1970), and Charlie Brooker (1971). After him are Richard Osman (1970), Alexa Chung (1983), Noel Fielding (1973), Eddie Hall (1988), Caroline Flack (1979), and Jade Goody (1981).

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