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Spike Milligan was born on April 16, 1918 in Ahilyanagar, Ahilyanagar district, India and was credited as a screenwriter, writer and comedian. Death is recorded on February 27, 2002, at the age of 83. Recorded honors include Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire, Chortle Awards and Commander of the Order of the British Empire.
My Take
Spike Milligan is one of those figures who only gets richer the more you dig. Born in British India to an English mother and Irish father, he carried a layered identity that surely fed his restless creativity. Comedian, writer, poet, playwright, actor, even a Knight of the British Empire, he refused to be boxed into one role. What moves me most is the familiar truth that people who make the whole world laugh often wrestle privately with their own shadows. I admire him not just for the genius of his comedy but for the depth and melancholy that gave it weight. A true original.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Spike Milligan
- Name (Japanese)
- スパイク・ミリガン
- Reading
- すぱいく・みりがん
- Born
- April 16, 1918 – February 27, 2002
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Horse
- Origin
- Ahilyanagar, Ahilyanagar district, India
- Occupation
- screenwriter / writer / comedian / journalist / stage actor
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire
- Chortle Awards
- Commander of the Order of the British Empire
3. Links
4. About this entry
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
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 Spike Milligan born?
Born April 16, 1918.
When did Spike Milligan die?
Died February 27, 2002, aged 83.
Where was Spike Milligan from?
Spike Milligan was from Ahilyanagar, Ahilyanagar district, India.
What did Spike Milligan do?
Spike Milligan worked as screenwriter, writer, comedian, journalist, stage actor.
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