Bill Oddie
William Edgar Oddie OBE (7 July 1941 – 25 July 2026) was an English actor, artist, birder, comedian, conservationist, musician, songwriter, television presenter and writer. He was a member of comedy trio The Goodies. A birder since his childhood in Quinton, Birmingham, Oddie has established a reputation as a naturalist, conservationist, and television presenter on wildlife issues. Some of his books are illustrated with his own paintings and drawings. His wildlife programmes for the BBC include Springwatch and Autumnwatch, How to Watch Wildlife, Wild in Your Garden, Birding with Bill Oddie, Britain Goes Wild with Bill Oddie and Bill Oddie Goes Wild.
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- 1941-07-07 · Rochdale, County of Greater Manchester, England, UK
- Died
- 2026-07-25
Known for
- Married... with Children (1987) — Winston
- Would I Lie to You? (2007) — Self
- George and the Dragon (2004) — Odo
- Never Mind the Buzzcocks (1996) — Self
- 8 Out of 10 Cats (2005) — Self
- The Plank (1967) — Window Cleaner
- The One Show (2006) — Self
- Natural World (1983) — Narrator
- Shooting Stars (1993) — Self
- Who Do You Think You Are? (2004) — Self
- The Goodies (1970)
- Return of the Goodies (2005) — Self
- This Morning (1988) — Self
- The Detectives (1993) — Professor Rose
- Bananaman (1983) — Crow
- Time Team (1994) — Himself - Special Guest