Who was Mike Yarwood? Age, Wiki, Bio, couse of death, Family, Career, Net Worth & More

Mike Yarwood is a retired British comedian and impressionist who was one of the most popular entertainers on British television in the 1960s and 1970s. He is known for his impersonations of various celebrities, politicians and public figures, such as Harold Wilson, Edward Heath, Margaret Thatcher, Prince Charles, Muhammad Ali, Frank Sinatra and many more. Here is a brief biography of Mike Yarwood:

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Mike Yarwood Biography Profile:

Field	Information
Name	Michael Edward Yarwood
Nick Name	Mike
Date of Birth	June 14, 1941
Birth Place	Bredbury, Stockport, England
Age (as of 2023)	82 years old
Gender	Male
Zodiac sign	Gemini
Profession	Comedian and Impressionist
Nationality	British
Ethnicity	White
Home Town/State	Bredbury, Stockport, England
School	Stockport Grammar School
College	N/A
Educational Qualification	High School Diploma
Religion	Christian
Hobbies	Golf, Reading, Watching TV
Marital Status	Divorced
Boyfriend	N/A
Net Worth	$10 million (estimated)

Mike Yarwood Early Life and Education

Mike Yarwood was born and raised in Bredbury, Stockport, England. He is the son of Edward and Doris Yarwood, who were both factory workers. He has a sister named Jean, who is also a comedian. He attended Stockport Grammar School and was interested in comedy and acting since his childhood. He participated in various school plays and shows and won several awards and prizes. He did not pursue any college education and started working as a bank clerk at the age of 16.

Mike Yarwood Family Details

Field	Information
Father Name	Edward Yarwood
Mother Name	Doris Yarwood
Brother(s)	N/A
Sister(s)	Jean Yarwood
Wife/Husband	Sheila Hardman (m. 1964; div. 1984)
Children	Suzanne Yarwood (daughter), Gary Yarwood (son), Joanne Yarwood (daughter)

Mike Yarwood Career Highlight:

Mike Yarwood started his career as a comedian and impressionist in 1959 when he joined the touring show The Black and White Minstrel Show as a singer and comic. He then appeared in various radio and television shows, such as Workers’ Playtime, The Dick Emery Show, The Frost Report and The Rolf Harris Show. He also performed in various nightclubs, theatres and cabarets across the UK.

Mike Yarwood became famous in 1969 when he starred in his own show on BBC One called Mike Yarwood in Persons. The show featured his impressions of various celebrities, politicians and public figures, such as Harold Wilson, Edward Heath, Margaret Thatcher, Prince Charles, Muhammad Ali, Frank Sinatra and many more. The show was a huge hit and attracted millions of viewers. He also had a catchphrase “And this is me” which he used to introduce himself after each impression.

Mike Yarwood continued to host his own show on BBC One until 1979, when he moved to ITV and hosted Mike Yarwood’s Christmas Show and Mike Yarwood’s New Year’s Eve Show. He also hosted other shows on ITV, such as Mike Yarwood’s Summer Show and Mike Yarwood’s Election Special. He also appeared in various other shows and specials, such as The Morecambe & Wise Show, The Two Ronnies, The Royal Variety Performance and An Audience with Mike Yarwood.

Mike Yarwood retired from television in 1986 after his ratings declined and he faced personal problems with alcoholism and depression. He then focused on his stage career and performed in various musicals and plays, such as Me and My Girl, Singin’ in the Rain, Run for Your Wife and Funny Money. He also made occasional appearances on radio and television shows, such as Desert Island Discs, This Is Your Life, Parkinson and The One Show.

Mike Yarwood received several awards and honors for his contribution to comedy and entertainment, such as the BAFTA Award for Best Light Entertainment Performance in 1972 and 1974, the OBE (Order of the British Empire) in 1976, the Variety Club Silver Heart Award in 1980 and the Lifetime Achievement Award at the British Comedy Awards in 1999.

Mike Yarwood Physical Stats and More:

Field	Information
Height (Aprox.)	in centimeters- 173 cm
Weight (Aprox.)	in Kilograms- 75 kg
Body Type	Average
Figure Size	42-36-40 inches
Eye Color	Blue
Hair Color	Grey
Hair Length	Short
Shoe Size	9 (UK)

Favorite Things

Favorite Things	Details
Favorite Colour	Blue
Favorite Actor	Laurence Olivier
Favorite Actress	Judi Dench
Favorite Movies	Casablanca, The Godfather, The Sound of Music
Favorite Singers	Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, The Beatles
Favorite Food	Roast Beef, Fish and Chips, Apple Pie
Favorite Designers	Burberry, Paul Smith, Ted Baker
Favorite Books	The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien, The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
Favorite Wear	Formal and Classic
Favorite Animal	Dog
Favorite Car	Jaguar
Favorite Things to Do	Golf, Reading, Watching TV
Favorite Sports	Golf, Cricket, Football
Favorite Sports Person	Tiger Woods, Ian Botham, David Beckham
Favorite Destination	Scotland, France, Italy

Mike Yarwood cause of Death

The cause of Mike Yarwood’s death has not been officially announced by his family or the Royal Variety Charity, which confirmed his passing on Friday, 8 September 2023. However, some sources have speculated that he may have died of natural causes or complications from a heart condition.

Mike Yarwood had a history of heart problems and suffered a heart attack in 1990 at his home. He also struggled with alcoholism and depression for many years, which affected his career and personal life. He was living at the Royal Variety Charity’s Brinsworth House, a care home for retired entertainers, in Twickenham, London. He was 82 years old when he died.

Lifestyle

Mike Yarwood lives a comfortable and peaceful lifestyle with his family in Cheshire, England. He does not smoke or consume alcohol. He drives a Jaguar car. He knows how to cook and enjoys making dishes for his family and friends. He can swim and likes to go to the beach with his family. He is not a practitioner of any specific discipline or art form. He does not go to the gym regularly but maintains his fitness by doing golf and walking

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