Stand-up comedian, presenter, radio presenter, TV personality, actor
Years active
1971–2014
Television
Bullseye (1981–1995) The Comedians (1971–1993)
Spouse
Phyllis Owen
(m. 1959)
Children
2
Military career
Allegiance
United Kingdom
Service/branch
Royal Army Ordnance Corps
Years of service
1955–1957
Website
www.jimbowen.tv
James Brown Whittaker[1] (born Peter Williams; 20 August 1937 – 14 March 2018), known professionally as Jim Bowen, was an English stand-up comedian, actor and television personality. He was the long-time host of the ITV game show Bullseye, which he presented from its beginning in 1981 through to the end of its original run in 1995.
In early adulthood, Bowen was a teacher and took part in local dramatic groups. He first appeared on television in The Comedians (1971) and he eventually devoted himself to comedy full-time, appearing in other television shows in the 1970s. After the popular Bullseye, he subsequently worked for various radio stations and toured with stand-up shows. Towards the end of his life he was affected by a number of strokes.
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