William John Owen Rowbotham (14 March 1914 – 12 July 1999) was an English actor and songwriter. He is best known for portraying Compo Simmonite in the Yorkshire-based BBC comedy series Last of the Summer Wine for over a quarter of a century. He died on 12 July 1999, his last appearance on-screen being shown in April 2000. (Via Wikipedia)
- Origin
- Acton, London, England, UK
- Born
- March 14, 1914
- Died
- July 12, 1999 (25 years ago, at 85)