Bill Owen (actor)
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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. He died on 12 July 1999, his last appearance on-screen being shown in April 2000.
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Bill Owen | |
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Born | William John Owen Rowbotham (1914-03-14)14 March 1914 |
Died | 12 July 1999(1999-07-12) (aged 85) Westminster, London, England |
Resting place | St John the Evangelist Churchyard, Upperthong, West Yorkshire, England |
Occupation(s) | Actor, songwriter |
Years active | 1941–1999 |
Spouses | Edith Stevenson
(m. 1946; div. 1964)Kathleen O'Donoghue (m. 1977) |
Children | 2, including Tom Owen |
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