Stephen Lewis
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.
TV Shows(17)
Alexei Sayle's Merry-Go-Round
1998
Oh, Doctor Beeching!
Harry Lambert
1996
The World of Hammer
Self (archive footage)
1994
The All New Alexei Sayle Show
1994
2Point4 Children
Driving Instructor
1991
One Foot in the Grave
1990
The Paradise Club
Reggie Organ
1989
Bodger and Badger
1989
ITV Christmas Comedy
1983
The Fosters
Mr Wilberforce
1976
Don't Drink the Water
Cyril Blake
1974
Last of the Summer Wine
Smiler
1973
Manhunt
Goffre
1970
On the Buses
Inspector Cyril 'Blakey' Blake
1969
Cilla
Self
1968
Armchair Mystery Theatre
PC Evan
1960
Armchair Theatre
Wagger
1956
Movies(21)
Last Of The Summer Wine: 30 Years Of Laughs
Self (archive)
2022
Hitler: The Comedy Years
Cyril Blake (archive footage) (uncredited)
2007
The Great Kandinsky
Herbert
1995
The Krays
Policeman
1990
Personal Services
Mr. Dunkley
1987
The McGuffin
Sopwith
1986
The Best of the Adventures
Doorman / B.A. Crapper (archive footage) (uncredited)
1981
Adventures of a Plumber's Mate
B.A. Crapper
1978
This Is Love
Policeman
1978
The Last Remake of Beau Geste
Henshaw
1977
Adventures of a Taxi Driver
Doorman
1976
Holiday on the Buses
Inspector Blakey
1973
Mutiny on the Buses
Inspector Blakey
1972
The Magnificent Seven Deadly Sins
Jarvis (segment "Wrath")
1971
On the Buses
Inspector Blakey
1971
Some Will, Some Won't
Police Constable Arthur
1970
Staircase
Jack
1969
Negatives
Dealer
1968
Sparrows Can't Sing
Caretaker
1963
A Prize of Arms
Military Policeman
1962
The Frightened City
Alf's 1st Thug
1961