6.1
Movie
Acting
Stephen Lewis
- Born
- Died
- (aged 88)
- Birthplace
- Poplar, London, England, UK
- Credits
- 38 titles
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.
Signature work
Known For
6.1
Movie
7.7
TV
One Foot in the Grave
7.4
Movie
Holiday on the Buses
7.3
Movie
Mutiny on the Buses
5.7
Movie
The Last Remake of Beau Geste
6.0
Movie
Personal Services
6.2
Movie
On the Buses
7.2
TV
Last of the Summer Wine
7.3
TV
On the Buses
5.2
Movie
Adventures of a Taxi Driver
4.2
Movie
Adventures of a Plumber's Mate
6.6
Movie
The Frightened City
5.7
Movie
Staircase
5.3
Movie
Sparrows Can't Sing
5.0
Movie
The Magnificent Seven Deadly Sins
7.4
TV
2Point4 Children
7.4
TV
Oh, Doctor Beeching!
6.7
Movie
A Prize of Arms
Acting credits 38
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Last Of The Summer Wine: 30 Years Of Laughs Film | Self (archive) |
| 2007 | Hitler: The Comedy Years Film | Cyril Blake (archive footage) (uncredited) |
| 1998 | Alexei Sayle's Merry-Go-Round TV | (1 ep) |
| 1996 | Oh, Doctor Beeching! TV | Harry Lambert (19 ep) |
| 1995 | The Great Kandinsky Film | Herbert |
| 1994 | The World of Hammer TV | Self (archive footage) (1 ep) |
| 1994 | The All New Alexei Sayle Show TV | (6 ep) |
| 1991 | 2Point4 Children TV | Driving Instructor (1 ep) |
| 1990 | The Krays Film | Policeman |
| 1990 | One Foot in the Grave TV | (1 ep) |
| 1989 | The Paradise Club TV | Reggie Organ (1 ep) |
| 1989 | Bodger and Badger TV | (1 ep) |
| 1987 | Personal Services Film | Mr. Dunkley |
| 1986 | The McGuffin Film | Sopwith |
| 1983 | ITV Christmas Comedy TV | (15 ep) |
| 1981 | The Best of the Adventures Film | Doorman / B.A. Crapper (archive footage) (uncredited) |
| 1978 | Adventures of a Plumber's Mate Film | B.A. Crapper |
| 1978 | This Is Love Film | Policeman |
| 1977 | The Last Remake of Beau Geste Film | Henshaw |
| 1976 | Adventures of a Taxi Driver Film | Doorman |
| 1976 | The Fosters TV | Mr Wilberforce (1 ep) |
| 1974 | Don't Drink the Water TV | Cyril Blake (13 ep) |
| 1973 | Holiday on the Buses Film | Inspector Blakey |
| 1973 | Last of the Summer Wine TV | Smiler (152 ep) |
| 1972 | Mutiny on the Buses Film | Inspector Blakey |
| 1971 | The Magnificent Seven Deadly Sins Film | Jarvis (segment "Wrath") |
| 1971 | On the Buses Film | Inspector Blakey |
| 1970 | Some Will, Some Won't Film | Police Constable Arthur |
| 1970 | Manhunt TV | Goffre (1 ep) |
| 1969 | Staircase Film | Jack |
| 1969 | On the Buses TV | Inspector Cyril 'Blakey' Blake (74 ep) |
| 1968 | Negatives Film | Dealer |
| 1968 | Cilla TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1963 | Sparrows Can't Sing Film | Caretaker |
| 1962 | A Prize of Arms Film | Military Policeman |
| 1961 | The Frightened City Film | Alf's 1st Thug |
| 1960 | Armchair Mystery Theatre TV | PC Evan (1 ep) |
| 1956 | Armchair Theatre TV | Wagger, Jack Cohen (1 ep) |
Crew credits 2
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Sparrows Can't Sing Film | Writer, Screenplay |
| 1956 | Armchair Theatre TV | Writer (3 ep) |