Bill Owen
Acting 1914-03-14 Acton, London, England, UK
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 …
Known For
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Carry On Nurse
1959
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Georgy Girl
1966
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Carry On Cabby
1963
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Carry On Sergeant
1958
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The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men
1952
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Carve Her Name with Pride
1958
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Carry On Regardless
1961
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Hotel Sahara
1951
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Diamond City
1949
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The Hellfire Club
1961
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The Square Ring
1953
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The Way to the Stars
1945
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My Brother's Keeper
1948
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The Ship That Died of Shame
1955
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The Shakedown
1960
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Dancing with Crime
1947
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The Rainbow Jacket
1954
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Daybreak
1948
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The Secret of Blood Island
1964
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Laughterhouse
1984