Quick Facts
Born:
1926-12-17
Birthplace:
Poplar, London, England, UK
Credits:
39 Total Roles
Stephen Lewis
Acting
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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
The Krays
Policeman
One Foot in the Grave
Self
Holiday on the Buses
Inspector Blakey
Mutiny on the Buses
Inspector Blakey
Personal Services
Mr. Dunkley
The Last Remake of Beau Geste
Henshaw
On the Buses
Inspector Blakey
Last of the Summer Wine
Smiler
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Last Of The Summer Wine: 30 Years Of Laughs MOVIE | Self (archive) |
| 2007 | Hitler: The Comedy Years MOVIE | Cyril Blake (archive footage) (uncredited) |
| 1998 | Alexei Sayle's Merry-Go-Round TV | Self |
| 1996 | Oh, Doctor Beeching! TV | Harry Lambert |
| 1995 | The Great Kandinsky MOVIE | Herbert |
| 1994 | The World of Hammer TV | Self (archive footage) |
| 1994 | The All New Alexei Sayle Show TV | Self |
| 1991 | 2Point4 Children TV | Driving Instructor |
| 1990 | The Krays MOVIE | Policeman |
| 1990 | One Foot in the Grave TV | Self |