John Hewer
| 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 and manager. 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 the fictitious sailor Captain Birdseye, the mascot for Birds Eye frozen foods 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.
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