Bill Owen
Acting
Born March 14, 1914 · Acton, London, England, UK
Biography
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 pay for acting classes. He entertained at Butlin's holiday camps and performed in repertory, joining the Unity Theatre where he attained respect as a stage producer. His career was interrupted by military service with the Royal Army Ordinance Corps where he was injured in an explosion during a battle training course. Returning to acting, he started making…
Known For · 40 titles
This Is Your Life
Tales of the Unexpected
ITV Playhouse
Thirty-Minute Theatre
Last of the Summer Wine
ITV Saturday Night Theatre
Blankety Blank
Angels
Performance
Drama 61-67
Noel's House Party
The Buccaneers
Shirley's World
Man in a Suitcase
Taxi!
Cilla
Catweazle
Taxi!
Half Hour Story
Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?
The Val Doonican Music Show
Late Night Theatre
Smillie's People
O Lucky Man!
Armchair Theatre
Treasure Island
Coppers End
The Entertainer
The Weaker Sex
Carry On Nurse
Sherlock Holmes
Away from It All
The Comeback
The Kids International Show
The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men
Carve Her Name with Pride
Carry On Regardless
Carry On Sergeant
Kiss Me, Kate
The Hellfire Club