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Portrait of Stephen Lewis

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Stephen Lewis

  • Born Dec. 17, 1926
  • Poplar, London, England, UK
  • Died Aug. 12, 2015, aged 88

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 …

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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.

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Acting (33)

Policeman

Vince Bluett

Inspector Blakey

Inspector Blakey

Henshaw

Mr. Dunkley

Inspector Blakey

Smiler

Inspector Cyril 'Blakey' Blake

Doorman

B.A. Crapper

Alf's 1st Thug

Jack

Caretaker

Jarvis (segment "Wrath")

Driving Instructor

Harry Lambert

Military Policeman

Dealer

Mr Wilberforce

Wagger / Jack Cohen

Police Constable Arthur

Reggie Organ

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Cyril Blake

Goffre

Policeman

Herbert

Sopwith

PC Evan

Writing (2)

Screenplay

Appearances (5)

Self (archive footage)

Self

Doorman / B.A. Crapper (archive footage) (uncredited)

Cyril Blake (archive footage) (uncredited)

Self (archive)