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Born on July 7, 1941, Bill Oddie was from Rochdale, United Kingdom. Bill Oddie was listed as a comedian, actor and ornithologist. Death is recorded on July 25, 2026, at the age of 85. Education on record includes The Earls High School and Pembroke College. Awards on record include Officer of the Order of the British Empire.
My Take
Bill Oddie is my favourite sort of British eccentric. To be a beloved comedian in The Goodies and a serious, lifelong ornithologist is a wonderfully improbable double life, and he committed to both completely. From chasing birds as a boy to becoming the friendly face of wildlife television and a passionate conservationist, he turned two seemingly unrelated loves into one rich career, capped by an OBE. He composed, he wrote, he made people laugh, and he never stopped caring about the natural world until his death in 2026. I find something deeply enviable in a life lived so fully on one's own terms.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Bill Oddie
- Name (Japanese)
- ビル・オディ
- Reading
- びる・おでぃ
- Born
- July 7, 1941 – July 25, 2026
- Origin
- Rochdale, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- comedian / actor / ornithologist / autobiographer / composer
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Snake
2. Background
- High school
- The Earls High School
- University
- Pembroke College
Awards & achievements
- Officer of the Order of the British Empire
3. Links
- Official sitehttp://www.billoddie.com
- Xhttps://x.com/BillOddie
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill%20Oddie
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2407976
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Bill Oddie born?
Bill Oddie was born on July 7, 1941.
When did Bill Oddie die?
Bill Oddie died on July 25, 2026, aged 85.
Where was Bill Oddie from?
Bill Oddie was from Rochdale, United Kingdom.
What did Bill Oddie do?
Bill Oddie worked as comedian, actor, ornithologist, autobiographer, composer.
Where did Bill Oddie study?
Bill Oddie attended Pembroke College.
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