Stephen Lewis
Acting
Born: 1926-12-17 in 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
Last of the Summer Wine
Smiler
On the Buses
Inspector Cyril 'Blakey' Blake
Cilla
Self
Bodger and Badger
2Point4 Children
Driving Instructor
The World of Hammer
Self (archive footage)
One Foot in the Grave
Manhunt
Goffre
The Paradise Club
Reggie Organ
The Fosters
Mr Wilberforce
Oh, Doctor Beeching!
Harry Lambert
The Krays
Policeman
Don't Drink the Water
Cyril Blake
The All New Alexei Sayle Show
On the Buses
Inspector Blakey
The Last Remake of Beau Geste
Henshaw
ITV Christmas Comedy
Mutiny on the Buses
Inspector Blakey
Personal Services
Mr. Dunkley
Sparrows Can't Sing
Caretaker
Armchair Theatre
Wagger
Armchair Theatre
Jack Cohen
Alexei Sayle's Merry-Go-Round
The Frightened City
Alf's 1st Thug
Holiday on the Buses
Inspector Blakey
Adventures of a Plumber's Mate
B.A. Crapper
Hitler: The Comedy Years
Cyril Blake (archive footage) (uncredited)
Adventures of a Taxi Driver
Doorman
The Best of the Adventures
Doorman / B.A. Crapper (archive footage) (uncredited)
Negatives
Dealer
The McGuffin
Sopwith
A Prize of Arms
Military Policeman
Staircase
Jack
Some Will, Some Won't
Police Constable Arthur
The Magnificent Seven Deadly Sins
Jarvis (segment "Wrath")
Last Of The Summer Wine: 30 Years Of Laughs
Self (archive)
This Is Love
Policeman