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Stephen Lewis
Born 1926-12-17Poplar, London, England, UK
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.
Screen work
Movies & roles
Last Of The Summer Wine: 30 Years Of LaughsSelf (archive)Hitler: The Comedy YearsCyril Blake (archive footage) (uncredited)The Great KandinskyHerbertThe KraysPolicemanPersonal ServicesMr. DunkleyThe McGuffinSopwithThe Best of the AdventuresDoorman / B.A. Crapper (archive footage) (uncredited)Adventures of a Plumber's MateB.A. CrapperThis Is LovePolicemanThe Last Remake of Beau GesteHenshawAdventures of a Taxi DriverDoormanHoliday on the BusesInspector BlakeyMutiny on the BusesInspector BlakeyThe Magnificent Seven Deadly SinsJarvis (segment "Wrath")On the BusesInspector BlakeySome Will, Some Won'tPolice Constable ArthurStaircaseJackNegativesDealerSparrows Can't SingCaretakerA Prize of ArmsMilitary PolicemanThe Frightened CityAlf's 1st Thug