About Jim Bowen
Jim Bowen was an English comedian and television presenter. He began his career as a stand-up comedian in clubs in the 1960s, working part-time on the northern club circuit, and later became a deputy headmaster at a primary school near Lancaster. Granada's The Comedians in 1971 gave him his first national television exposure. He presented the ITV darts quiz Bullseye from its debut in 1981 until the end of its original run in 1995. He also appeared in Last of the Summer Wine and The Wheeltappers and Shunters Social Club.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Jim Bowen best known for?
Jim Bowen (1937 to 2018) was an English stand-up comedian, actor and TV personality, best known as the long-time host of the ITV game show Bullseye, which he presented from 1981 to 1995.
What was Jim Bowen's real name?
Jim Bowen was a stage name. He was born Peter Williams in Heswall, Cheshire, and grew up in Clayton-le-Moors near Accrington.
What did Jim Bowen do before television?
He was a teacher who rose to deputy headmaster while doing stand-up on the northern club circuit, and later he gave himself to comedy full-time.
When did Jim Bowen first appear on TV?
Jim Bowen's first television appearance came in The Comedians in 1971, and he later turned up in productions such as Phoenix Nights and Jonathan Creek.
