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Stephen Lewis
Actor

Stephen Lewis

17 Dec 1926Born
12 Aug 2015Died
88Age at death
35Credits

Biography

Stephen Lewis, credited early in his career as Stephen Cato, was an English actor, comedian, director, screenwriter, playwright. He was best known for his work with Joan Littlewood, including writing the play Sparrers Can't Sing, which was subsequently turned into the movie Sparrows Can't Sing, and his regular roles in the sitcoms On the Buses and Last of the Summer Wine, both of which utilised his morose features to comedic effect.

Known for

Filmography

  1. 2007Hitler: The Comedy YearsFilm: Cyril Blake (archive footage) (uncredited)
  2. 1998Alexei Sayle's Merry-Go-RoundSeries (1 episode)
  3. 1996Oh, Doctor Beeching!Series: Harry Lambert (19 episodes)
  4. 1995The Great KandinskyFilm: Herbert
  5. 1994The All New Alexei Sayle ShowSeries (6 episodes)
  6. 19912Point4 ChildrenSeries: Driving Instructor (1 episode)
  7. 1990The KraysFilm: Policeman
  8. 1990One Foot in the GraveSeries (1 episode)
  9. 1989The Paradise ClubSeries: Reggie Organ (1 episode)
  10. 1989Bodger and BadgerSeries (1 episode)
  11. 1987Personal ServicesFilm: Mr. Dunkley
  12. 1986The McGuffinFilm: Sopwith
  13. 1983ITV Christmas ComedySeries (15 episodes)
  14. 1981The Best of the AdventuresFilm: Doorman / B.A. Crapper (archive footage) (uncredited)
  15. 1978Adventures of a Plumber's MateFilm: B.A. Crapper
  16. 1978This Is LoveFilm: Policeman
  17. 1977The Last Remake of Beau GesteFilm: Henshaw
  18. 1976Adventures of a Taxi DriverFilm: Doorman
  19. 1976The FostersSeries: Mr Wilberforce (1 episode)
  20. 1974Don't Drink the WaterSeries: Cyril Blake (13 episodes)
  21. 1973Holiday on the BusesFilm: Inspector Blakey
  22. 1973Last of the Summer WineSeries: Smiler (152 episodes)
  23. 1972Mutiny on the BusesFilm: Inspector Blakey
  24. 1971The Magnificent Seven Deadly SinsFilm: Jarvis (segment "Wrath")
  25. 1971On the BusesFilm: Inspector Blakey
  26. 1970Some Will, Some Won'tFilm: Police Constable Arthur
  27. 1970ManhuntSeries: Goffre (1 episode)
  28. 1969StaircaseFilm: Jack
  29. 1969On the BusesSeries: Inspector Cyril 'Blakey' Blake (74 episodes)
  30. 1968NegativesFilm: Dealer
  31. 1963Sparrows Can't SingFilm: Caretaker, Writer, Screenplay
  32. 1962A Prize of ArmsFilm: Military Policeman
  33. 1961The Frightened CityFilm: Alf's 1st Thug
  34. 1960Armchair Mystery TheatreSeries: PC Evan (1 episode)
  35. 1956Armchair TheatreSeries: Wagger, Jack Cohen, Writer (1 episode)

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