Stephen Lewis
Known for: Acting
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.
Filmography
Series
The World of Hammer
Self (archive footage)
1994
Series
Last of the Summer Wine
Smiler
1973
Series
2Point4 Children
Driving Instructor
1991
Series
On the Buses
Inspector Cyril 'Blakey' Blake
1969
Series
One Foot in the Grave
1990
Series
Manhunt
Goffre
1970
Series
The Paradise Club
Reggie Organ
1989
Bodger and Badger
1989
Armchair Mystery Theatre
PC Evan
1960
Series
Cilla
Self
1968
Series
The Fosters
Mr Wilberforce
1976
Film
The Krays
Policeman
1990
Series
Alexei Sayle's Merry-Go-Round
1998
Film
The Last Remake of Beau Geste
Henshaw
1977
Series
The All New Alexei Sayle Show
1994
Series
Oh, Doctor Beeching!
Harry Lambert
1996
Series
Armchair Theatre
Wagger
1956
Series
Armchair Theatre
Jack Cohen
1956
Series
Don't Drink the Water
Cyril Blake
1974
Film
Adventures of a Taxi Driver
Doorman
1976
Film
Adventures of a Plumber's Mate
B.A. Crapper
1978
Film
The Magnificent Seven Deadly Sins
Jarvis (segment "Wrath")
1971
Film
On the Buses
Inspector Blakey
1971
Film
Personal Services
Mr. Dunkley
1987
Film
Negatives
Dealer
1968
Film
Holiday on the Buses
Inspector Blakey
1973
The Great Kandinsky
Herbert
1995
Film
Mutiny on the Buses
Inspector Blakey
1972
Series
ITV Christmas Comedy
1983
Film
Hitler: The Comedy Years
Cyril Blake (archive footage) (uncredited)
2007
Film
The Best of the Adventures
Doorman / B.A. Crapper (archive footage) (uncredited)
1981
Film
Some Will, Some Won't
Police Constable Arthur
1970
Film
Staircase
Jack
1969
Film
The Frightened City
Alf's 1st Thug
1961
Film
Sparrows Can't Sing
Caretaker
1963
Film
A Prize of Arms
Military Policeman
1962
Film
Last Of The Summer Wine: 30 Years Of Laughs
Self (archive)
2022
Film
The McGuffin
Sopwith
1986
Film
This Is Love
Policeman
1978