Spike Milligan

Spike Milligan, the maverick humorist and master of absurdity, was born in 1918 in Ahmednagar, India. Active in the film and television industry from the 1950s to the 1980s, Milligan is best known for his work in comedy and satire, with "The Goon Show" and "Q5" being some of his most acclaimed productions. Although his work was not typically recognized at major film festivals, he was awarded a Lifetime Achievement BAFTA in 1994, a testament to his unique authorial style that was often marked by surreal humor, innovative comedy sketches, and a deep-seated anti-establishment streak. Spike Milligan, with his wild imagination and relentless creativity, was a true iconoclast, forever laughing in the face of convention.