Rodney Bewes

Rodney Bewes

Deceased · Born: Nov 27, 1937 · Died: Nov 21, 2017

Personal Details

BornNov 27, 1937 Bingley, Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, UK
Spouse
  • Daphne Black

    ( Feb 24, 1973 to May 5, 2015 )
  • Nina Tebbitt

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 7, 2025 )

Biography

Rodney Bewes was a notable British comedy actor, renowned in his native country for his memorable portrayal of one half of the iconic television duo, The Likely Lads, which first premiered in 1964.

As the years progressed and his screen appearances began to dwindle in frequency, Bewes redirected his focus primarily towards the world of theatre, where he remained an active and accomplished presence.

Career

1982
East Lynne
East Lynne as Raymond Vane
1980
Saint Jack
Saint Jack as Smale
1977
Jabberwocky
Jabberwocky as The Other Squire
1972
1970
Spring and Port Wine
Spring and Port Wine as Harold Crompton
1965
San Ferry Ann
San Ferry Ann as Loverboy
1964
The Likely Lads
The Likely Lads as Bob Ferris
1963
Billy Liar
Billy Liar as Arthur Crabtree
Heavens Above!
Heavens Above! as Milkfloat Driver (uncredited)
We Joined the Navy
We Joined the Navy as Recruitment Interviewee (uncredited)
1962
A Prize of Arms
A Prize of Arms as Pvt. Maynard