John Hewer
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| John Hewer | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 13, 1922 Leyton, London |
| Died | March 16, 2008 (aged 86) Brinsworth House, Middlesex |
| Occupation | Actor |
John Hewer (13 January 1922 – 16 March 2008) was an English actor. He was born in Leyton, London.
A stalwart of London's Players Theatre throughout his career, he appeared in many musical theatrical productions, including Sail Away and Six of One in London's West End theatre, but the highlight of his theatrical career was starring opposite Julie Andrews in The Boy Friend on Broadway in the 1950s.
His television work included hosting the 1970s Canadian CTV variety series The Pig and Whistle, but he was best known for portraying Captain Birdseye in scores of British TV commercials from 1967 to 1998.
Residing at Brinsworth House in Twickenham, London in his later years, Hewer died aged 86 on Sunday, 16 March 2008.[1]
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[edit] External links
- John Hewer at the Internet Movie Database
- The Times, 19 March 2008: John Hewer, original Captain Birdseye, dies aged 86
- BBC bio of John Hewer as "Captain Birdseye"
