Bill Sikes won several awards in the early 1960s. Oliver Reed played Sikes in the musical's 1968 film adaptation which also won several awards, with Reed's performance often cited as the best portrayal of Sikes - being labelled as "the sinister core of the film". His songs are removed from the film, making his performance of the character closer to that of the novel rather than the stage version. The famous climax of the 1948 film adaptation is retained and Bill Sikes dies in the same manner of being shot then accidentally hanging himself. In Disney's animated version, "Oliver & Company" (1988),
Gordon Sykes Gordon Sykes Gordon Sykes (born Scotland) is a Scottish former rugby union player for Glasgow Warriors and Ayr, who played at the Tighthead Prop position. Sykes played for Ayr RFC. He played for Ayr RFC in the British and Irish Cup. In 2001-02 season, Sykes was called up for a combined Glasgow - Edinburgh team to face Newcastle Falcons 'A' side. He also played in the Glasgow side that faced Northampton Saints. He was named in Glasgow's squad to face the Scotland U21 side. In season 2002-03, Sykes remained in Glasgow Warriors squad. He played for the Warriors in their