Portrait of Jim Bowen

Jim Bowen

Bio: James Brown Whittaker, 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
Born: Fri, Aug 20 1937
Birthplace: Heswall, Cheshire, England, UK

Death: Wed, Mar 14 2018
Jim Bowen is 80 years old
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Poster of The Gameshow Serial Killer: Police Tapes
The Gameshow Serial Killer: Police Tapes
Jim Bowen would have been no older than
80 in The Gameshow Serial Killer: Police Tapes
as 'Self - Bullseye Presenter (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Thu, Jul 12 2018
Poster of You Can't Beat a Bit of Bully
You Can't Beat a Bit of Bully
Jim Bowen was
77 in You Can't Beat a Bit of Bully
as 'Self - Presenter, Bullseye, 1981-1995'.
Mon, Jul 27 2015
Poster of Darts Tarts – Welcome to my World
Darts Tarts – Welcome to my World
Jim Bowen was
69 in Darts Tarts – Welcome to my World
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Thu, Oct 05 2006
Poster of Jim Bowen: You Can't Tell These Anymore!
Jim Bowen: You Can't Tell These Anymore!
Jim Bowen was
66 in Jim Bowen: You Can't Tell These Anymore!
as 'Himself'.
Mon, Dec 01 2003
Poster of Happy Since I Met You
Happy Since I Met You
Jim Bowen was
43 in Happy Since I Met You
as 'Dad'.
Sat, Aug 08 1981

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Pembrokeshire Murders
The Pembrokeshire Murders
Jim Bowen would have been no older than
80 in The Pembrokeshire Murders
as 'Self (archive footage) (uncredited), Self (voice) (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 11 2021
Poster of Sports Life Stories
Sports Life Stories
Jim Bowen was
75+ in Sports Life Stories
as 'Self (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 23 2012
Poster of Kings of Comedy
Kings of Comedy
Jim Bowen was
67+ in Kings of Comedy
as 'Himself'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 01 2004
Poster of Harry Hill's TV Burp
Harry Hill's TV Burp
Jim Bowen was
65+ in Harry Hill's TV Burp
as 'Self - Special Guest'.
First Air Date
Thu, Nov 14 2002
Poster of Phoenix Nights
Phoenix Nights
Jim Bowen was
63+ in Phoenix Nights
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 14 2001
Poster of It's Only TV But I Like It
It's Only TV But I Like It
Jim Bowen was
61+ in It's Only TV But I Like It
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jun 03 1999
Poster of Jonathan Creek
Jonathan Creek
Jim Bowen was
59+ in Jonathan Creek
as 'Duggie Dawson'.
First Air Date
Fri, May 09 1997
Poster of Style Challenge
Style Challenge
Jim Bowen was
59+ in Style Challenge
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 02 1996
Poster of The Alphabet Game
The Alphabet Game
Jim Bowen was
58+ in The Alphabet Game
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 05 1996
Poster of Noel's Telly Years
Noel's Telly Years
Jim Bowen was
58+ in Noel's Telly Years
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 08 1996
Poster of Soccer AM
Soccer AM
Jim Bowen was
57+ in Soccer AM
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Aug 12 1995
Poster of Confessions
Confessions
Jim Bowen was
57+ in Confessions
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Apr 01 1995
Poster of Sooty & Co.
Sooty & Co.
Jim Bowen was
56+ in Sooty & Co.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 06 1993
Poster of Noel's House Party
Noel's House Party
Jim Bowen was
54+ in Noel's House Party
First Air Date
Sat, Nov 23 1991
Poster of Cluedo
Cluedo
Jim Bowen was
52+ in Cluedo
as 'Himself'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jul 25 1990
Poster of The Upper Hand
The Upper Hand
Jim Bowen was
52+ in The Upper Hand
as 'Jim Bowen'.
First Air Date
Tue, May 01 1990
Poster of Michael Barrymore's Saturday Night Out
Michael Barrymore's Saturday Night Out
Jim Bowen was
50+ in Michael Barrymore's Saturday Night Out
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jul 23 1988
Poster of Muck and Brass
Muck and Brass
Jim Bowen was
44+ in Muck and Brass
as 'Charles Sprowle'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 12 1982
Poster of Bullseye
Bullseye
Jim Bowen was
44+ in Bullseye
as 'Self - Host'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 28 1981
Poster of The Paul Daniels Magic Show
The Paul Daniels Magic Show
Jim Bowen was
41+ in The Paul Daniels Magic Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jun 09 1979
Poster of You Must Be Joking!
You Must Be Joking!
Jim Bowen was
37+ in You Must Be Joking!
First Air Date
Wed, May 28 1975
Poster of Last of the Summer Wine
Last of the Summer Wine
Jim Bowen was
35+ in Last of the Summer Wine
as 'The Library Attendant, Man in street'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 04 1973
Poster of The Comedians
The Comedians
Jim Bowen was
33+ in The Comedians
First Air Date
Sat, Jun 12 1971
Poster of This Is Your Life
This Is Your Life
Jim Bowen was
17+ in This Is Your Life
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jul 29 1955