Stephen Lewis
Acting
Born: 1926-12-17 · Poplar, London, England, UK
Died: 2015-08-12
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.
🎬 Movies (20)
Last Of The Summer Wine: 30 Years Of Laughs
2022
Self (archive)
Hitler: The Comedy Years
2007
Cyril Blake (archive footage) (uncredited)
The Great Kandinsky
1995
Herbert
The Krays
1990
Policeman
Personal Services
1987
Mr. Dunkley
The McGuffin
1986
Sopwith
The Best of the Adventures
1981
Doorman / B.A. Crapper (archive footage) (uncredited)
Adventures of a Plumber's Mate
1978
B.A. Crapper
This Is Love
1978
Policeman
The Last Remake of Beau Geste
1977
Henshaw
Adventures of a Taxi Driver
1976
Doorman
Holiday on the Buses
1973
Inspector Blakey
Mutiny on the Buses
1972
Inspector Blakey
The Magnificent Seven Deadly Sins
1971
Jarvis (segment "Wrath")
On the Buses
1971
Inspector Blakey
Some Will, Some Won't
1970
Police Constable Arthur
Staircase
1969
Jack
Negatives
1968
Dealer
Sparrows Can't Sing
1963
Caretaker
A Prize of Arms
1962
Military Policeman
📺 TV Shows (18)
Alexei Sayle's Merry-Go-Round
1998
Oh, Doctor Beeching!
1996
Harry Lambert
The World of Hammer
1994
Self (archive footage)
The All New Alexei Sayle Show
1994
2Point4 Children
1991
Driving Instructor
One Foot in the Grave
1990
The Paradise Club
1989
Reggie Organ
Bodger and Badger
1989
ITV Christmas Comedy
1983
The Fosters
1976
Mr Wilberforce
Don't Drink the Water
1974
Cyril Blake
Last of the Summer Wine
1973
Smiler
Manhunt
1970
Goffre
On the Buses
1969
Inspector Cyril 'Blakey' Blake
Cilla
1968
Self
Armchair Mystery Theatre
1960
PC Evan
Armchair Theatre
1956
Wagger
Armchair Theatre
1956
Jack Cohen