Stephen Lewis
Known for Acting · 38 credits
- Born
- 1926-12-17
- Died
- 2015-08-12
- Place of birth
- Poplar, London, England, UK
- Also known as
- Stephen Cato
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
TV Shows (17)
Last of the Summer Wine
1973
as Smiler
The World of Hammer
1994
as Self (archive footage)
2Point4 Children
1991
as Driving Instructor
On the Buses
1969
as Inspector Cyril 'Blakey' Blake
The Paradise Club
1989
as Reggie Organ
One Foot in the Grave
1990
Manhunt
1970
as Goffre
Cilla
1968
as Self
Armchair Mystery Theatre
1960
as PC Evan
Bodger and Badger
1989
The Fosters
1976
as Mr Wilberforce
Armchair Theatre
1956
as Wagger / Jack Cohen
Don't Drink the Water
1974
as Cyril Blake
Oh, Doctor Beeching!
1996
as Harry Lambert
Alexei Sayle's Merry-Go-Round
1998
ITV Christmas Comedy
1983
The All New Alexei Sayle Show
1994
Movies (21)
The Krays
1990
as Policeman
Negatives
1968
as Dealer
On the Buses
1971
as Inspector Blakey
The Last Remake of Beau Geste
1977
as Henshaw
Hitler: The Comedy Years
2007
as Cyril Blake (archive footage) (uncredited)
Adventures of a Plumber's Mate
1978
as B.A. Crapper
Personal Services
1987
as Mr. Dunkley
Some Will, Some Won't
1970
as Police Constable Arthur
The Frightened City
1961
as Alf's 1st Thug
Adventures of a Taxi Driver
1976
as Doorman
The Great Kandinsky
1995
as Herbert
Holiday on the Buses
1973
as Inspector Blakey
The Magnificent Seven Deadly Sins
1971
as Jarvis (segment "Wrath")
This Is Love
1978
as Policeman
Sparrows Can't Sing
1963
as Caretaker
Mutiny on the Buses
1972
as Inspector Blakey
The McGuffin
1986
as Sopwith
A Prize of Arms
1962
as Military Policeman
Last Of The Summer Wine: 30 Years Of Laughs
2022
as Self (archive)
Staircase
1969
as Jack
The Best of the Adventures
1981
as Doorman / B.A. Crapper (archive footage) (uncredited)
About 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. With 38 credits spanning from 1956 to 2022, Stephen Lewis has appeared in 21 films and 17 TV shows.
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Most Popular Stephen Lewis Movies
- The Krays (1990) — as Policeman
- Negatives (1968) — as Dealer
- On the Buses (1971) — as Inspector Blakey
- The Last Remake of Beau Geste (1977) — as Henshaw
- Hitler: The Comedy Years (2007) — as Cyril Blake (archive footage) (uncredited)
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