Portrait of Bill Owen

Bill Owen

Bio: 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
Born: Sat, Mar 14 1914
Birthplace: Acton, London, England, UK

Death: Mon, Jul 12 1999
Bill Owen is 85 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Last Of The Summer Wine: 30 Years Of Laughs
Last Of The Summer Wine: 30 Years Of Laughs
Bill Owen would have been no older than 85 in Last Of The Summer Wine: 30 Years Of Laughs as 'Self (archive)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 05 2022
Poster of The Entertainer
The Entertainer
Bill Owen was 79 in The Entertainer as 'Billy Rice'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 04 1993
Poster of Laughterhouse
Laughterhouse
Bill Owen was 70 in Laughterhouse as 'Amos'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 01 1984
Poster of Getting Sam Home
Getting Sam Home
Bill Owen was 69 in Getting Sam Home as 'Compo'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 27 1983
Poster of The Comeback
The Comeback
Bill Owen was 64 in The Comeback as 'Mr. B'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 16 1978
Poster of In Celebration
In Celebration
Bill Owen was 61 in In Celebration as 'Mr. Shaw'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 17 1975
Poster of O Lucky Man!
O Lucky Man!
Bill Owen was 59 in O Lucky Man! as 'Supt. Barlow / Insp. Carding'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 25 1973
Poster of Unfair!
Unfair!
Bill Owen was 56 in Unfair! as 'Worker'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 15 1970
Poster of Mischief
Mischief
Bill Owen was 55 in Mischief
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 01 1969
Poster of Headline Hunters
Headline Hunters
Bill Owen was 54 in Headline Hunters
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 01 1968
Poster of The Fighting Prince of Donegal
The Fighting Prince of Donegal
Bill Owen was 52 in The Fighting Prince of Donegal as 'Officer Powell'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 01 1966
Poster of Georgy Girl
Georgy Girl
Bill Owen was 52 in Georgy Girl as 'Ted'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 04 1966
Poster of The Secret of Blood Island
The Secret of Blood Island
Bill Owen was 50 in The Secret of Blood Island as 'George Bludgin'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 01 1964
Poster of Kiss Me, Kate
Kiss Me, Kate
Bill Owen was 50 in Kiss Me, Kate as 'Gangster'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 20 1964
Poster of Carry On Cabby
Carry On Cabby
Bill Owen was 49 in Carry On Cabby as 'Smiley Sims'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 01 1963
Poster of On the Fiddle
On the Fiddle
Bill Owen was 47 in On the Fiddle as 'Cpl. Gittens'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 10 1961
Poster of Carry On Regardless
Carry On Regardless
Bill Owen was 47 in Carry On Regardless as 'Mike Weston'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 04 1961
Poster of The Hellfire Club
The Hellfire Club
Bill Owen was 46 in The Hellfire Club as 'Martin'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 03 1961
Poster of The Shakedown
The Shakedown
Bill Owen was 45 in The Shakedown as 'David Spettigue'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1960
Poster of Carry On Nurse
Carry On Nurse
Bill Owen was 44 in Carry On Nurse as 'Percy 'Perc' Hickson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 30 1959
Poster of Carry On Sergeant
Carry On Sergeant
Bill Owen was 44 in Carry On Sergeant as 'Corporal Bill Copping'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 31 1958
Poster of Carve Her Name with Pride
Carve Her Name with Pride
Bill Owen was 43 in Carve Her Name with Pride as 'NCO Instructor'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 18 1958
Poster of Davy
Davy
Bill Owen was 43 in Davy as 'Eric'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 02 1958
Poster of Not So Dusty
Not So Dusty
Bill Owen was 41 in Not So Dusty
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 16 1956
Poster of The Ship That Died of Shame
The Ship That Died of Shame
Bill Owen was 41 in The Ship That Died of Shame as 'Birdie'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 19 1955
Poster of The Rainbow Jacket
The Rainbow Jacket
Bill Owen was 40 in The Rainbow Jacket as 'Sam'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 27 1954
Poster of A Day to Remember
A Day to Remember
Bill Owen was 39 in A Day to Remember as 'Shorty Sharpe'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 10 1953
Poster of The Square Ring
The Square Ring
Bill Owen was 39 in The Square Ring as 'Happy Burns'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 13 1953
Poster of There Was a Young Lady
There Was a Young Lady
Bill Owen was 38 in There Was a Young Lady as 'Joe'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1953
Poster of The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men
The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men
Bill Owen was 38 in The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men as 'Stutely'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 26 1952
Poster of Hotel Sahara
Hotel Sahara
Bill Owen was 37 in Hotel Sahara as 'Private Binns'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 09 1951
Poster of The Girl Who Couldn't Quite
The Girl Who Couldn't Quite
Bill Owen was 35 in The Girl Who Couldn't Quite as 'Tim'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 31 1950
Poster of Trottie True
Trottie True
Bill Owen was 35 in Trottie True as 'Joe Jugg'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 29 1949
Poster of Diamond City
Diamond City
Bill Owen was 35 in Diamond City as 'Pinto'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 20 1949
Poster of Once a Jolly Swagman
Once a Jolly Swagman
Bill Owen was 34 in Once a Jolly Swagman as 'Lag Gibbon'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 02 1949
Poster of Trouble in the Air
Trouble in the Air
Bill Owen was 34 in Trouble in the Air
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 01 1948
Poster of The Weaker Sex
The Weaker Sex
Bill Owen was 34 in The Weaker Sex as 'Soldier with Chicken'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 11 1948
Poster of My Brother's Keeper
My Brother's Keeper
Bill Owen was 34 in My Brother's Keeper as 'Syd Evans'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 19 1948
Poster of Daybreak
Daybreak
Bill Owen was 34 in Daybreak as 'Ron'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 18 1948
Poster of Easy Money
Easy Money
Bill Owen was 33 in Easy Money as 'Mr. Lee'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 20 1948
Poster of When The Bough Breaks
When The Bough Breaks
Bill Owen was 33 in When The Bough Breaks as 'Bill Collins'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 19 1947
Poster of Dancing with Crime
Dancing with Crime
Bill Owen was 33 in Dancing with Crime as 'Dave Robinson'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 25 1947
Poster of School for Secrets
School for Secrets
Bill Owen was 32 in School for Secrets as 'Paratroop Sergeant'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 23 1946
Poster of The Way to the Stars
The Way to the Stars
Bill Owen was 31 in The Way to the Stars as 'Sgt. 'Nobby' Clarke'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 16 1945
Poster of A City Reborn
A City Reborn
Bill Owen was 30 in A City Reborn
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1945
Poster of Breathing Space
Breathing Space
Bill Owen was 29 in Breathing Space as '(uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 30 1943
Poster of Tank Patrol
Tank Patrol
Bill Owen was 27 in Tank Patrol as 'Geordie'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 16 1941

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Noel's House Party
Noel's House Party
Bill Owen was 77+ in Noel's House Party as 'Compo'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Nov 23 1991
Poster of Performance
Performance
Bill Owen was 76+ in Performance as 'Billy Rice'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 22 1991
Poster of Brideshead Revisited
Brideshead Revisited
Bill Owen was 67+ in Brideshead Revisited as 'Lunt'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 12 1981
Poster of Tales of the Unexpected
Tales of the Unexpected
Bill Owen was 65+ in Tales of the Unexpected as 'Meakins'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 24 1979
Poster of Blankety Blank
Blankety Blank
Bill Owen was 64+ in Blankety Blank
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 18 1979
Poster of Angels
Angels
Bill Owen was 61+ in Angels
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 01 1975
Poster of Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?
Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?
Bill Owen was 58+ in Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads? as 'George Chambers'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 09 1973
Poster of Last of the Summer Wine
Last of the Summer Wine
Bill Owen was 58+ in Last of the Summer Wine as 'Compo (archive footage), Himself (archive footage), Compo'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 04 1973
Poster of Shirley's World
Shirley's World
Bill Owen was 58+ in Shirley's World
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 07 1972
Poster of Coppers End
Coppers End
Bill Owen was 56+ in Coppers End
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 19 1971
Poster of Catweazle
Catweazle
Bill Owen was 55+ in Catweazle as 'Pickle'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 15 1970
Poster of Cilla
Cilla
Bill Owen was 53+ in Cilla as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 30 1968
Poster of Man in a Suitcase
Man in a Suitcase
Bill Owen was 53+ in Man in a Suitcase
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 27 1967
Poster of The Buccaneers
The Buccaneers
Bill Owen was 42+ in The Buccaneers as 'Clip West'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 19 1956
Poster of Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes
Bill Owen was 37+ in Sherlock Holmes as 'Inspector Lestrade'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 20 1951