
Jim Bowen
Born
August 20, 1937
Died
March 14, 2018 (80 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
Heswall, Cheshire, England, UK
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.
Known For

The Pembrokeshire Murders
Self (archive footage) (uncredited) · (2 episodes)
2021

The Pembrokeshire Murders
Self (voice) (archive footage) (uncredited) · (1 episode)
2021

The Gameshow Serial Killer: Police Tapes
Self - Bullseye Presenter (archive footage) (uncredited)
2018

You Can't Beat a Bit of Bully
Self - Presenter, Bullseye, 1981-1995
2015

Sports Life Stories
Self (archive footage) (uncredited) · (1 episode)
2012
Darts Tarts – Welcome to my World
Self (archive footage)
2006
Kings of Comedy
Himself · (1 episode)
2004

Jim Bowen: You Can't Tell These Anymore!
Himself
2003

Harry Hill's TV Burp
Self - Special Guest · (1 episode)
2002

Phoenix Nights
(1 episode)
2001
It's Only TV But I Like It
Self · (1 episode)
1999

Jonathan Creek
Duggie Dawson · (1 episode)
1997
Style Challenge
(1 episode)
1996

The Alphabet Game
(9 episodes)
1996
Noel's Telly Years
(1 episode)
1996

Soccer AM
Self · (1 episode)
1995
Confessions
Self · (1 episode)
1995

Sooty & Co.
(1 episode)
1993
Noel's House Party
(1 episode)
1991

Cluedo
Himself · (1 episode)
1990

The Upper Hand
Jim Bowen · (1 episode)
1990

Michael Barrymore's Saturday Night Out
Self · (1 episode)
1988

Cinderella: The Shoe Must Go On
Sir James of Bowen
1986

Muck and Brass
Charles Sprowle · (6 episodes)
1982

Bullseye
Self - Host · (321 episodes)
1981
Happy Since I Met You
Dad
1981

The Paul Daniels Magic Show
Self · (1 episode)
1979
You Must Be Joking!
(15 episodes)
1975

Last of the Summer Wine
The Library Attendant · (2 episodes)
1973

The Comedians
(79 episodes)
1971

This Is Your Life
Self · (1 episode)
1955