Known for movies Bullseye (1981-1995) as Himself - Presenter
From ATVLand in Colour (2011) as Himself
Public Enemy Number One (1992) as Himself
The Big Fat Quiz of the 80s (2013) as Himself
Short Info Date Of Birth August 20, 1937 Spouse Phyllis Bowen Mark His "Super, Smashing, Great" catchphrase
Jim Bowen was born in 1937 in Lancashire, England. His parents were both coal miners, and he was one of six children. Bowen left school at age 15 to work in the coal mines. He later joined the Royal Air Force, where he served as a navigator during the Suez Crisis. After his discharge from the RAF, Bowen worked as a welder and then as a stand-up comedian.
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Bowen’s big break came in 1978 when he was cast as the host of the game show Bullseye. The show was a huge success, and ran for 14 years. Bowen continued to work as a comedian and television presenter after Bullseye ended.
In 2006, Bowen was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. He died in March 2017 at the age of 80.
Bowen was married twice. His first marriage, to Phyllis, ended in divorce. He later married Susan, with whom he had two children.
At the time of his death, Bowen’s net worth was estimated at £1.5 million (approximately $2 million).
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General Info Full Name Jim Bowen Date Of Birth August 20, 1937 Profession Presenter, Comedian Education University of Chester Nationality English
Family Spouse Phyllis Bowen Parents Joe Whittaker, Annie Whittaker
Accomplishments TV Shows Bullseye, The Comedians, Happy Since I Met You, You Must Be Joking!
Social profile links Marks # Marks / Signs 1 His "Super, Smashing, Great" catchphrase
Movies
Actor Title Year Status Character The Afternoon Play 2004 TV Series MC Norman Phoenix Nights 2002 TV Series Frank 'Hoss' Cartwright Jonathan Creek 1999 TV Series Duggie Dawson Philip's Flashing Finger 1996 Short Stan Truman Last of the Summer Wine 1988-1992 TV Series the Library Attendant / Man in street Family Fortunes 1989 TV Series Annie the Ugly Sister News at Twelve 1988 TV Series Henry Owen Cinderella: The Shoe Must Go On 1986 TV Movie Game show host Foxy Lady 1982 TV Series Orlando Cheetham Muck and Brass 1982 TV Mini-Series Charles Sprowle / Charles Sprowl The Jim Davidson Show 1982 TV Series Screenplay 1981 TV Series Dad You Must Be Joking! 1974-1976 TV Series Various
Writer Title Year Status Character You Must Be Joking! 1975 TV Series written by - 2 episodes
Self Title Year Status Character You Can't Beat a Bit of Bully 2015 TV Movie documentary Himself - Presenter, Bullseye, 1981-1995 Come on Down! The Game Show Story 2014 TV Mini-Series documentary Himself - Host, Bullseye The Big Fat Quiz of the 80s 2013 TV Movie Himself From ATVLand in Colour 2011 Video documentary Himself Loose Women 2007-2010 TV Series Himself Peter Kay: Raider of the Pop Charts 2009 TV Movie documentary Himself TV Burp 2008 TV Series Himself Breakfast 2008 TV Series Himself Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway 2008 TV Series Himself 50 Greatest Comedy Catchphrases 2008 TV Movie documentary Himself 100 Greatest Stand-Ups 2007 TV Movie documentary Himself 100 Greatest Funny Moments 2006 TV Movie documentary Himself 50 Questions of Political Incorrectness 2005 TV Movie documentary Himself Richard & Judy 2004-2005 TV Series Himself The Paul O'Grady Show 2005 TV Series Himself Comic Relief 2005: Is This the Way to Amarillo 2005 Video short Himself Comic Relief: Red Nose Night Live 05 2005 TV Special Himself The Comedians' Comedian 2005 TV Movie documentary Himself Lads Army 2002-2004 TV Series Himself Big Brother 2004 TV Series Himself Star Sale 2004 TV Series Himself Who Stole Bob Monkhouse's Jokes? 2004 TV Movie documentary Himself The Weakest Link 2003 TV Series Himself Never Mind the Buzzcocks 2002 TV Series Himself It's Only TV... But I Like It 2001 TV Series Himself I Love 1980's 2001 TV Series documentary Meet Ricky Gervais 2000 TV Series Himself Today's the Day 1999 TV Series Himself Melinda's Big Night In 1999 TV Series Himself The Basement 1998 TV Series documentary Himself - Special Guest Talking Telephone Numbers 1994-1997 TV Series Himself Selection Box 1997 TV Series Himself Light Lunch 1997 TV Series Himself Noel's Telly Years 1997 TV Series Himself The Alphabet Game 1996 TV Series Himself Celebrity Squares 1993-1996 TV Series Himself Shearer on Shearer 1996 Video documentary Himself Gagtag 1994-1996 TV Series Himself Bullseye 1981-1995 TV Series Himself - Presenter Home Truths 1994 TV Series Himself The Comedians 1973-1993 TV Series Himself The Upper Hand 1992 TV Series Himself Public Enemy Number One 1992 TV Series Himself A Stab in the Dark 1992 TV Series Himself El C.I.D. 1992 TV Series Himself Cluedo 1991 TV Series Himself - Studio Guest Surprise Surprise! 1991 TV Series Himself Telly Addicts 1989 TV Series Himself E.M.U. TV 1989 TV Series Himself - Special guest Sky Star Search 1989 TV Series Himself - Judge A Question of Entertainment 1988 TV Series Himself Blankety Blank 1987 TV Series Himself Star Choice 1986 TV Series Himself - Guest Highway 1985 TV Series Himself This Is Your Life 1985 TV Series documentary Himself Starburst 1981-1983 TV Series Himself Look Who's Talking 1982 TV Series Himself - Interviewee The Wheeltappers and Shunters Social Club 1975 TV Series Himself You Must Be Joking! 1975 TV Series Himself
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