Stephen Lewis

Stephen Lewis

Actor · Writer

Poplar, London, England, UK
December 17, 1926

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.

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Representative Works

Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

Hitler: The Comedy Years
2007Nominee

Best Performance

Hitler: The Comedy Years

The Krays
1990Nominee

Best Performance

The Krays

The Last Remake of Beau Geste
1977Nominee

Best Performance

The Last Remake of Beau Geste

Career Highlights

Adventures of a Plumber's Mate
1978Highlight

Best Performance

Adventures of a Plumber's Mate

Mutiny on the Buses
1972Highlight

Best Performance

Mutiny on the Buses

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