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Howell Evans
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Born |
Howell Albert John Evans
3 March 1928 |
Died | 9 September 2014 | (aged 86)
Occupation | Actor, comedian, singer |
Years active | 1964–2014 |
Spouse(s) |
Patricia Kane
(m. 1950) |
Children | 1 |
Howell Albert John Evans (born March 3, 1928 – died September 9, 2014) was a talented actor, comedian, and singer from Wales. He worked in TV and theatre for over 60 years! Many people remember him best for playing "Daddy" in the TV show Stella on Sky1.
A Look at Howell Evans' Life
Howell Evans was born in a town called Maesteg in Wales. He started performing when he was young, even during the Second World War. He was good at doing impressions, which means he could copy other people's voices and actions.
After the war, he joined a show called the Carroll Levis Discovery Show. He then teamed up with his wife, Patricia Kane, to form a comedy act. They performed together for many years in places like music halls, which were theatres with different kinds of acts, and in pantomimes, which are fun, musical plays often performed around Christmas.
Howell later appeared in many popular television shows. Some of these include Coronation Street, Casualty, Open All Hours, and The Story of Tracy Beaker.
Howell Evans' Family Life
Howell Evans married actress Patricia Kane in 1950. They had one child together in 1953. Howell Evans passed away on September 9, 2014, when he was 86 years old. He was survived by his wife and their son.
Howell Evans' TV Shows and Movies
Howell Evans acted in many different TV shows. Here are some of the shows he was in:
Year | Title | Character | Production | Notes |
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2012–15 | Stella | Daddy | Sky 1 | Series 1, 2, 3 And 4 |
2012 | Sadie J | Mr. Snodgrass | CBBC | |
2006 | Young Dracula | Atilla | CBBC | Series 1, Episode 8 |
2003–2004 | The Story of Tracy Beaker | Grandpa Jack | CBBC | Series 3 And 4 |
2000 | Coronation Street | Tegwin Thomas | ITV | |
1989–1991 | We Are Seven | William Price | ITV | |
1967–69 | Softly, Softly | DC Morgan/PC Thomas | BBC1 | |
1964 | Crossroads | Dudley Scrivens | ITV |