John Hewer

Acting

John Hewer

Born January 13, 1922

Died March 16, 2008 · aged 86

John Hewer was an English-born stage and screen actor. He worked in his native United Kingdom, as well as the United States and Canada, but he became familiar with audiences for playing Captain Birdseye, in television commercials for frozen food's company Birds Eye.

Known For

Operation StogieOperation Stogie · 1962
Operation Stogie
6.01962
MovieComedy
Two cadets are set an outrageous and wacky initiation test to prove their suitability for officer training.
Law and DisorderLaw and Disorder · 1958
Law and Disorder
6.41958
MovieComedy
When Percy Brand, a habitual confidence trickster, keeps being sent down, he goes to great lengths to ensure that his son Colin, does not find out about his criminal past. But when Colin becomes an assistant to the Judge, who is about to try Percy for his latest escapade, Percy and his gang have to come up with a plan, to stop them meeting in court.
Assassin for HireAssassin for Hire · 1951
Assassin for Hire
6.71951
MovieCrimeMystery
Antonio Riccardi, a rare stamp dealer who is secretly a hired killer, pays for the violin lessons of his gifted brother Giuseppe. To meet the expenses of Giuseppe's concert debut he accepts a further job, but his decision to do so provides Detective Inspector Carson, who has long hoped to ensnare Tony, with an opportunity that might now enable him to bring about his downfall.
Colonel March InvestigatesColonel March Investigates · 1953
Colonel March Investigates
6.31953
MovieCrimeMystery
This is a feature-length compilation of three short episodes taken from a TV series called 'Colonel March of Scotland Yard' (1954-56, 26 episodes) starring Boris Karloff as Colonel March, head of Scotland Yard's Department D.3, otherwise known as The Bureau of Queer Complaints.
Home Before MidnightHome Before Midnight · 1979
Home Before Midnight
5.51979
MovieDrama
A successful rock lyricist becomes romantically involved with a girl he picks up hitchhiking only to learn that she is only fourteen. Her parents take action against him.
Mister Ten Per CentMister Ten Per Cent · 1967
Mister Ten Per Cent
5.61967
MovieComedy
Percy Pointer's passion in life is the theatre, and all his spare time is devoted to the play he is writing. When it's finished it arrives on the desk of a London impresario, when he wants to stage a flop.
Strip Tease MurderStrip Tease Murder · 1961
Strip Tease Murder
7.01961
MovieCrimeThriller
The unusual death of a dancer at the Flamingo Club prompts the dancer's husband to dig deeper into the case. What he uncovers is a tangled web of blackmail, drug trafficking, and mad science.
Colonel March of Scotland YardColonel March of Scotland Yard · 1956
Colonel March of Scotland Yard
7.51956
SeriesDrama
Colonel March of The Department of Queer Complaints investigates unusual cases, locked-room murders, and mysteries concerning the supernatural.

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