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William John Owen Rowbotham, MBE (14 March 1914 – 12 July 1999) was an English actor and songwriter. He was the father of actor Tom Owen. He is best known for portraying Compo Simmonite in the Yorkshire -based BBC comedy series Last of the Summer Wine for over a quarter of a century.
Bill Owen. Actor: Last of the Summer Wine. This English actor was born of humble, working class beginnings and became well-known for playing the same kind of blokes on both film and TV. Born William Rowbotham, he was the son of a tram driver and laundress.
Learn about the life and career of Bill Owen, a versatile English actor who starred in films, TV shows and musicals. He was best known for playing Compo in Last of the Summer Wine, a role that earned him the MBE and a loyal fan base.
- March 14, 1914
- July 12, 1999
Nov 8, 2022 · Last Of The Summer Wine actor Tom Owen has died at the age of 73, his family has confirmed. Owen played Tom Simmonite, the long lost son of Compo - who was played by the actor's real-life...
Bill Owen was a British actor and writer who appeared in many films and TV shows, such as The Adventures of Robin Hood, Carry On series, and Last of the Summer Wine. See his full list of credits, birth name, birth place, and profession on TV Guide.
Jul 12, 2015 · On the 16th anniversary of the death of actor Bill Owen, some previously unseen footage of Bill with fellow cast members from Last of the Summer Wine at a tribute to the show at Pinewood...
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Jul 13, 1999 · Bill Owen was best known for playing Compo in Last of the Summer Wine, a comedy series that ran for 26 years. He also appeared in films, stage plays and wrote and directed his own works.
