Which famous character in commercials was played by John Hewer
John Hewer John Hewer John Hewer (13 January 1922 – 16 March 2008) was an English actor and manager. He was born in Leyton, London. A stalwart of London's Players Theatre throughout his career, he appeared in musical theatrical productions such as "Sail Away" and "Six of One" in London's West End theatre, but the highlight of his theatrical career was starring opposite Julie Andrews in "The Boy Friend" on Broadway in the 1950s. His television work included hosting the 1970s Canadian CTV variety series "The Pig and Whistle", but he his most familiar role was as the fictitious sailor Captain Birdseye,
John Hewer the mascot for Birds Eye frozen foods in scores of British TV commercials from 1967 to 1998. Residing in Epping in his later years and finally Brinsworth House in Twickenham, London, Hewer died aged 86 on Sunday, 16 March 2008. John Hewer John Hewer (13 January 1922 – 16 March 2008) was an English actor and manager. He was born in Leyton, London. A stalwart of London's Players Theatre throughout his career, he appeared in musical theatrical productions such as "Sail Away" and "Six of One" in London's West End theatre, but the highlight of his theatrical career was starring