Father-in-law of Dominic Grant.
He first appeared on television in 1938.
He has made some vocal records.
He has one son, Jonathan Joseph, with third wife Wilnelia Merced, two daughters Charlotte Forsyth and Louisa Forsyth with second wife Anthea Redfern and three daughters Debbie Forsyth, Julie Forsyth and Laura Forsyth with first wife Penny Calvert.
He is referenced in the song "You're in a Bad Way" by Saint Etienne.
He is regarded as one of the last great variety entertainers, as he could act, sing, play piano, ukulele and accordion, dance and tell jokes.
He was awarded the C.B.E.(Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2006 New Year's Honours List for his services to entertainment.
He was awarded the Knight Bachelor of the Order of the British Empire in the 2011 Queen's Birthday Honours List for his services to Entertainment and to Charity.
He was awarded the OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in the 1998 Queen's Honours List for his services to entertainment.
Served as a corporal in the Royal Air Force.