Stephen Lewis

Stephen Lewis

Acting

Born:
1926-12-17
Died:
2015-08-12
Place of birth:
Poplar, London, England, UK

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

Last Of The Summer Wine: 30 Years Of Laughs

Last Of The Summer Wine: 30 Years Of Laughs

2022Self (archive)
Movie
Hitler: The Comedy Years

Hitler: The Comedy Years

5.02007Cyril Blake (archive footage) (uncredited)
Movie
Alexei Sayle's Merry-Go-Round

Alexei Sayle's Merry-Go-Round

6.71998
TV
Oh, Doctor Beeching!

Oh, Doctor Beeching!

7.41996Harry Lambert
TV
The Great Kandinsky

The Great Kandinsky

7.51995Herbert
Movie
The World of Hammer

The World of Hammer

6.81994Self (archive footage)
TV
The All New Alexei Sayle Show

The All New Alexei Sayle Show

6.31994
TV
2Point4 Children

2Point4 Children

7.41991Driving Instructor
TV
The Krays

The Krays

6.11990Policeman
Movie
One Foot in the Grave

One Foot in the Grave

7.71990Vince Bluett
TV
The Paradise Club

The Paradise Club

6.21989Reggie Organ
TV
Bodger and Badger

Bodger and Badger

6.31989
TV
Personal Services

Personal Services

6.01987Mr. Dunkley
Movie
The McGuffin

The McGuffin

6.51986Sopwith
Movie
ITV Christmas Comedy

ITV Christmas Comedy

1983
TV
The Best of the Adventures

The Best of the Adventures

6.31981Doorman / B.A. Crapper (archive footage) (uncredited)
Movie
Adventures of a Plumber's Mate

Adventures of a Plumber's Mate

4.21978B.A. Crapper
Movie
This Is Love

This Is Love

5.31978Policeman
Movie
The Last Remake of Beau Geste

The Last Remake of Beau Geste

5.71977Henshaw
Movie
Adventures of a Taxi Driver

Adventures of a Taxi Driver

5.21976Doorman
Movie
The Fosters

The Fosters

5.81976Mr Wilberforce
TV
Don't Drink the Water

Don't Drink the Water

6.21974Cyril Blake
TV
Holiday on the Buses

Holiday on the Buses

7.41973Inspector Blakey
Movie
Last of the Summer Wine

Last of the Summer Wine

7.21973Smiler
TV
Mutiny on the Buses

Mutiny on the Buses

7.31972Inspector Blakey
Movie
The Magnificent Seven Deadly Sins

The Magnificent Seven Deadly Sins

5.01971Jarvis (segment "Wrath")
Movie
On the Buses

On the Buses

6.21971Inspector Blakey
Movie
Some Will, Some Won't

Some Will, Some Won't

5.21970Police Constable Arthur
Movie
Manhunt

Manhunt

6.81970Goffre
TV
Staircase

Staircase

5.71969Jack
Movie
On the Buses

On the Buses

7.31969Inspector Cyril 'Blakey' Blake
TV
Negatives

Negatives

6.11968Dealer
Movie
Cilla

Cilla

8.01968Self
TV
Sparrows Can't Sing

Sparrows Can't Sing

5.31963Caretaker
Movie
A Prize of Arms

A Prize of Arms

6.71962Military Policeman
Movie
The Frightened City

The Frightened City

6.61961Alf's 1st Thug
Movie
Armchair Mystery Theatre

Armchair Mystery Theatre

9.01960PC Evan
TV
Armchair Theatre

Armchair Theatre

6.01956Jack Cohen
TV