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Jim Bowen

Bio: James Brown Whittaker, known professionally as Jim Bowen, was an English stand-up comedian, actor and television personality. He was the long-time host of the ITV game show Bullseye, which he presented from its beginning in 1981 through to the end of its original run in 1995

Born: Fri, Aug 20 1937

Birthplace: Heswall, Cheshire, England, UK

Death: Wed, Mar 14 2018

Jim Bowen is 80 years old

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The Gameshow Serial Killer: Police Tapes

Jim Bowen would have been no older than 80 in The Gameshow Serial Killer: Police Tapes as 'Self - Bullseye Presenter (archive footage) (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 12 2018

You Can't Beat a Bit of Bully

Jim Bowen was 77 in You Can't Beat a Bit of Bully as 'Self - Presenter, Bullseye, 1981-1995'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jul 27 2015

Darts Tarts – Welcome to my World

Jim Bowen was 69 in Darts Tarts – Welcome to my World as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 05 2006

Jim Bowen: You Can't Tell These Anymore!

Jim Bowen was 66 in Jim Bowen: You Can't Tell These Anymore! as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 01 2003

Cinderella: The Shoe Must Go On

Jim Bowen was 49 in Cinderella: The Shoe Must Go On as 'Game Show Host'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 25 1986

Happy Since I Met You

Jim Bowen was 43 in Happy Since I Met You as 'Dad'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 08 1981

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The Pembrokeshire Murders

Jim Bowen would have been no older than 80 in The Pembrokeshire Murders as 'Self (archive footage) (uncredited), Self (voice) (archive footage) (uncredited)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 11 2021

Sports Life Stories

Jim Bowen was 75+ in Sports Life Stories as 'Self (archive footage) (uncredited)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 23 2012

Kings of Comedy

Jim Bowen was 67+ in Kings of Comedy as 'Himself'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 01 2004

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Jim Bowen was 65+ in Harry Hill's TV Burp as 'Self - Special Guest'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Nov 14 2002

Phoenix Nights

Jim Bowen was 63+ in Phoenix Nights

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 14 2001

It's Only TV But I Like It

Jim Bowen was 61+ in It's Only TV But I Like It as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 03 1999

Jonathan Creek

Jim Bowen was 59+ in Jonathan Creek as 'Duggie Dawson'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, May 09 1997

Style Challenge

Jim Bowen was 59+ in Style Challenge

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 02 1996

The Alphabet Game

Jim Bowen was 58+ in The Alphabet Game

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 05 1996

Noel's Telly Years

Jim Bowen was 58+ in Noel's Telly Years

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 08 1996

Soccer AM

Jim Bowen was 57+ in Soccer AM as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Aug 12 1995

Confessions

Jim Bowen was 57+ in Confessions as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Apr 01 1995

Sooty & Co.

Jim Bowen was 56+ in Sooty & Co.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 06 1993

Noel's House Party

Jim Bowen was 54+ in Noel's House Party

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Nov 23 1991

Cluedo

Jim Bowen was 52+ in Cluedo as 'Himself'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jul 25 1990

The Upper Hand

Jim Bowen was 52+ in The Upper Hand as 'Jim Bowen'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, May 01 1990

Michael Barrymore's Saturday Night Out

Jim Bowen was 50+ in Michael Barrymore's Saturday Night Out as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jul 23 1988

Muck and Brass

Jim Bowen was 44+ in Muck and Brass as 'Charles Sprowle'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 12 1982

Bullseye

Jim Bowen was 44+ in Bullseye as 'Self - Host'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 28 1981

The Paul Daniels Magic Show

Jim Bowen was 41+ in The Paul Daniels Magic Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jun 09 1979

You Must Be Joking!

Jim Bowen was 37+ in You Must Be Joking!

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, May 28 1975

Last of the Summer Wine

Jim Bowen was 35+ in Last of the Summer Wine as 'The Library Attendant, Man in street'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 04 1973

The Comedians

Jim Bowen was 33+ in The Comedians

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jun 12 1971

This Is Your Life

Jim Bowen was 17+ in This Is Your Life as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jul 29 1955