Bill Owen
Actor
Born Mar 14, 1914 · Acton, London, England, UK
Active 1941–1999 · Awards: Member of the Order of the British Empire
British born actor known for playing working class characters on film and TV. Born William Rowbotham, the son of a tram driver and laundress, he started playing drums in London nightclubs and toured music halls with his own cabaret act to…
Filmography
O Lucky Man! (1973) — Supt. Barlow / Insp. CardingCarry On Sergeant (1958) — Corporal Bill CoppingCarry On Cabby (1963) — "Smiley" SimsLast of the Summer Wine (1973) — CompoTales of the Unexpected (1979) — MeakinsCarry On Nurse (1959) — Percy "Perc" HicksonThe Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men (1952) — StutelyWhatever Happened to the Likely Lads? (1973) — George ChambersCarry On Regardless (1961) — Mike WestonGeorgy Girl (1966) — TedCatweazle (1970) — PickleThe Comeback (1978) — Mr. BThe Ship That Died of Shame (1955) — BirdieThe Way to the Stars (1945) — Sgt. 'Nobby' ClarkeCarve Her Name with Pride (1958) — NCO InstructorThe Secret of Blood Island (1964) — George BludginMischief (1969)Man in a Suitcase (1967)Noel's House Party (1991) — CompoDancing with Crime (1947) — Dave RobinsonA Day to Remember (1953) — Shorty SharpeThe Square Ring (1953) — Happy BurnsThe Rainbow Jacket (1954) — SamTrouble in the Air (1948)