Known For
Acting
Birthday
December 17, 1926
Place of Birth
Poplar, London, England, UK
Also Known As
- Stephen Cato
Stephen Lewis
Biography
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.
Known For - Movies
The Krays
as Policeman
Adventures of a Plumber's Mate
as B.A. Crapper
Adventures of a Taxi Driver
as Doorman
The Last Remake of Beau Geste
as Henshaw
Hitler: The Comedy Years
as Cyril Blake (archive footage) (uncredited)
Personal Services
as Mr. Dunkley
The Frightened City
as Alf's 1st Thug
Mutiny on the Buses
as Inspector Blakey
Sparrows Can't Sing
as Caretaker
The Magnificent Seven Deadly Sins
as Jarvis (segment "Wrath")
Known For - TV Shows
Last of the Summer Wine
as Smiler
The Paradise Club
as Reggie Organ
The World of Hammer
as Self (archive footage)
Manhunt
as Goffre
On the Buses
as Inspector Cyril 'Blakey' Blake
2Point4 Children
as Driving Instructor
One Foot in the Grave
Cilla
as Self
The Fosters
as Mr Wilberforce
Armchair Mystery Theatre
as PC Evan