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
Noel's House Party (1991) - CompoTales of the Unexpected (1979) - MeakinsThe Comeback (1978) - Mr. BO Lucky Man! (1973) - Supt. Barlow / Insp. CardingLast of the Summer Wine (1973) - CompoWhatever Happened to the Likely Lads? (1973) - George ChambersCatweazle (1970) - PickleMischief (1969)Man in a Suitcase (1967)Georgy Girl (1966) - TedThe Secret of Blood Island (1964) - George BludginCarry On Cabby (1963) - "Smiley" SimsCarry On Regardless (1961) - Mike WestonCarry On Nurse (1959) - Percy "Perc" HicksonCarry On Sergeant (1958) - Corporal Bill CoppingCarve Her Name with Pride (1958) - NCO InstructorThe Ship That Died of Shame (1955) - BirdieThe Rainbow Jacket (1954) - SamA Day to Remember (1953) - Shorty SharpeThe Square Ring (1953) - Happy BurnsThe Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men (1952) - StutelyTrouble in the Air (1948)Dancing with Crime (1947) - Dave RobinsonThe Way to the Stars (1945) - Sgt. 'Nobby' Clarke