Howard Lew Lewis

Howard Lew Lewis is an English comedian and actor, best known for his roles in comedy series including Maid Marian and her Merry Men and Brush Strokes.

Lewis grandmother Dame Ethel GomerLewis was an opera singer. His father Oswald TenbyLewis was awarded membership of the Royal Victorian Order by Queen Elizabeth II for his personal services to the royal family. Lewis was born in London, England. As a young man, Lewis flatshared with Ken Morley and Andy Carr, actor and screen writer. His first job was with the Royal Air Force, where he was a computer operator. He worked for several years in computing and telecommunications, but when promoted to a manager decided instead to pursue acting as a career.

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