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Stephen Lewis
Acting
Born December 17, 1926 · Poplar, London, England, UK
Died August 12, 2015
Also known as Stephen Cato
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.
Filmography9 titles

One Foot in the Grave

2point4 Children
1991as Driving Instructor
1991as Driving Instructor

On the Buses
1969as Inspector Cyril 'Blakey' Blake
1969as Inspector Cyril 'Blakey' Blake

Last of the Summer Wine
1973as Smiler
1973as Smiler

A Prize of Arms
1962as Military Policeman
1962as Military Policeman

Personal Services
1987as Mr. Dunkley
1987as Mr. Dunkley

Negatives
1968as Dealer
1968as Dealer

The Last Remake of Beau Geste
1977as Henshaw
1977as Henshaw

Adventures of a Plumber's Mate
1978as B.A. Crapper
1978as B.A. Crapper