Spike Milligan

Irish actor (1918–2002)
Person human Q561401

Facts

29 properties
Instance of
human
Sex or gender
male[29]
Date of birth
April 16, 1918
Date of death
February 27, 2002
Place of birth
Ahilyanagar
Place of death
Rye
Country of citizenship
Ireland, United Kingdom[11][12]
Cause of death
kidney failure[32]
Languages spoken, written or signed
English[41]
Birth name
Terence Alan Milligan
Family name
Milligan[34]
Manner of death
natural causes[38]
Medical condition
bipolar disorder[37]
Military branch
British Army[30]
Military, police or special rank
bombardier[31]
Native language
English[13]
Nickname
Spike[42]
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Number of children
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P14750
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Participated in conflict
World War II[33]
🏷️ Also known as
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TCM Movie Database person ID
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TMDB person ID
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UK National Archives ID
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Universal Music France artist ID
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YouTube channel ID
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Summary

Spike Milligan was born on April 16, 1918[1], in Ahilyanagar[2]. He died on February 27, 2002[3], in Rye[4]. He worked as a screenwriter[5], writer[6], comedian[7], journalist[8], and stage actor[9].

Body

Works and Contributions

Things named for Spike Milligan include 15947 Milligan[43], an asteroid[44].

Why It Matters

Spike Milligan has been cited as an influence by Robin Williams[45], a stand-up comedian[46], 1951–2014[47], of United States[48], awarded the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor[49], specialised in acting[50] and Frankie Boyle[51], a comedian[52], b. 1972[53], of United Kingdom[54].

Entities named for him include 15947 Milligan[43], an asteroid[44].

FAQs

Where was Spike Milligan born?

Spike Milligan was born in Ahilyanagar[2].

Where did Spike Milligan die?

Spike Milligan passed away in Rye[4].

What did Spike Milligan do for work?

Spike Milligan worked as a screenwriter[5], writer[6], comedian[7], journalist[8], and stage actor[9].

What awards did Spike Milligan receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[25], Chortle Awards[26], and Commander of the Order of the British Empire[27].

Who did Spike Milligan influence?

Spike Milligan has been cited as an influence by Robin Williams[45] and Frankie Boyle[51].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  3. [29] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [22] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [23] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  10. [6] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  15. [15] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] ↑ . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  19. [19] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  21. [21] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  34. [34] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  41. [41] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  42. [42] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [45] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [51] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [43] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [46] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  3. [48] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  7. [53] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [54] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [44] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. 1d ago · Eddo1982! · 2026-11-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 13d ago · ~2026-56806-61 · 2026-10-24 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Image → 'A Conversation With Spike' by John Somerville, Stephens Hou
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  4. 14w ago · ならちゃん · 2026-07-24 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  5. 21w ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  6. 24w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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