Bill Owen (actor), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Bill Owen (actor)

British actor

Date of Birth: 14-Mar-1914

Place of Birth: London

Date of Death: 12-Jul-1999

Profession: actor, songwriter, television actor, film actor

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

William John Owen Rowbotham, (14 March 1914 – 12 July 1999), known professionally as Bill Owen, 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 27 years.
He died in July 1999, his last appearance on-screen being shown in April 2000.