Stephen Lewis
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
- Acting
- Born
- 1926-12-17 · Poplar, London, England, UK
- Died
- 2015-08-12
Known for
- The Krays (1990) — Policeman
- One Foot in the Grave (1990)
- Holiday on the Buses (1973) — Inspector Blakey
- Mutiny on the Buses (1972) — Inspector Blakey
- The Last Remake of Beau Geste (1977) — Henshaw
- Personal Services (1987) — Mr. Dunkley
- On the Buses (1971) — Inspector Blakey
- Last of the Summer Wine (1973) — Smiler
- On the Buses (1969) — Inspector Cyril 'Blakey' Blake
- Adventures of a Taxi Driver (1976) — Doorman
- Adventures of a Plumber's Mate (1978) — B.A. Crapper
- The Frightened City (1961) — Alf's 1st Thug
- Staircase (1969) — Jack
- Sparrows Can't Sing (1963) — Caretaker
- The Magnificent Seven Deadly Sins (1971) — Jarvis (segment "Wrath")
- 2Point4 Children (1991) — Driving Instructor