Ernie Wise
Ernie Wise
Ernest Wiseman, OBE, known by his stage name Ernie Wise, was an English comedian, best known as one half of the comedy duo Morecambe and Wise, who became a national institution on British television, especially for their Christmas specials...
NationalityEnglish
ProfessionComedian
Date of Birth27 November 1925
Ernie Wise quotes about
birmingham double mother suggested travelling
We were travelling from Birmingham to Coventry during the blitz. Eric's mother suggested that we should try to become a double act.
far took
We took the whole thing far too seriously. After all, those were early days in television.
decided shows
In 1958, we decided to go to Australia. We were there for six months, and all the shows went well.
morris
We became Morris and Morecambe. This partnership did not last long, however.