John Hewer
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| John Hewer | |
|---|---|
| Born |
13 January 1922 Leyton, London, England |
| Died |
16 March 2008 (aged 86) Brinsworth House, Middlesex, England |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Spouse(s) | Edna Hewer |
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 in Epping in his later years and finally Brinsworth House in Twickenham, London, Hewer died aged 86 on Sunday, 16 March 2008.[1]
Selected filmography
- Assassin for Hire (1951)
- Three Spare Wives (1962)
- Mister Ten Per Cent (1967)
- Home Before Midnight (1978)
References
- ↑ "Captain Birds Eye actor dies, 86". BBC News (BBC). 2008-03-18. Retrieved 2008-03-18.
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"
- The Guardian, 18 March 2008: Captain Birds Eye actor dies
- The Daily Telegraph, 19 March 2008: Captain Birdseye actor John Hewer dies
- Obituaries:
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