Entertainer
Bruce Forsyth
Held the record for the longest television career of any male entertainer, at seventy-five years, from a variety stage in 1939 to Strictly Come Dancing.
Sir Bruce Joseph Forsyth-Johnson, also known as Brucie, was a British entertainer and television personality whose career spanned over 75 years. His appeal stemmed from his showmanship, quick wit, and ability to connect with audiences, a talent honed during years on the post-war variety circuit. His legacy is marked by a transition from traditional music hall performance to the evolving world of television.
- Born
- 1928-02-22, London, EnglandA Wednesday
- Died
- 2017-08-18, Wentworth, Surrey, EnglandA Friday, aged 89
- At birth
- Sun in Pisces, Moon in Pisces
- Nationality
- United Kingdom
- Birth-time source
- No birth time on record: Rodden X
Born
Died
At birth
Nationality
Birth-time sourceBirth Chart
1928-02-22, London, England · time unknown, noon chart
Europe/Londonthe zone used then
Europe/LondonThe chart
| Body | Sign | Degree | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Pisces | 2°37′ | Direct |
| Moon | Pisces | 17°13′ | Direct |
| Mercury | Pisces | 7°00′ | Retrograde |
| Venus | Capricorn | 29°46′ | Direct |
| Mars | Capricorn | 25°38′ | Direct |
| Jupiter | Aries | 6°09′ | Direct |
| Saturn | Sagittarius | 18°06′ | Direct |
| Uranus | Aries | 1°39′ | Direct |
| Neptune | Leo | 27°40′ | Retrograde |
| Pluto | Cancer | 15°13′ | Retrograde |
Death Chart
2017-08-18, Wentworth, Surrey, England · time unknown, noon chart
Europe/Londonthe zone used then
The chart
| Body | Sign | Degree | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Leo | 25°41′ | Direct |
| Moon | Cancer | 11°20′ | Direct |
| Mercury | Virgo | 10°17′ | Retrograde |
| Venus | Cancer | 20°49′ | Direct |
| Mars | Leo | 18°34′ | Direct |
| Jupiter | Libra | 19°37′ | Direct |
| Saturn | Sagittarius | 21°13′ | Retrograde |
| Uranus | Aries | 28°25′ | Retrograde |
| Neptune | Pisces | 13°19′ | Retrograde |
| Pluto | Capricorn | 17°14′ | Retrograde |
Their Astrocartography
Where each planet sat on one of the four angles at the moment Bruce Forsyth was born. Tap a line to read what the tradition associates with it.
Cast for noon, as the birth time is unknown, so the longitudes are approximate.