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