Jim Bowen

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Birth Name: James Williams

Born: 20 August 1937 Died: 14 March 2018

Country of origin: United Kingdom

Relationship Status: Married

Partner: Phyllis Bowen

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Description: James Brown Whittaker (born James Williams), known professionally as Jim Bowen, was an English stand-up comedian and TV 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. Bowen grew up in Clayton-le-Moors, Lancashire and went to Accrington Grammar School. In his early adulthood, he became a teacher, and took part in local dramatic groups. He eventually devoted himself to comedy full-time, having been influenced by Ken Dodd and first appeared on television in The Comedians. This led to other television work during t ... (more)