Jim Bowen
- January 10, 2024
- Game Show Host
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Jim Bowen |
| Occupation | Game Show Host |
| Date Of Birth | Aug 20, 1937(1937-08-20) |
| Age | 87 |
| Date Of Death | 2018-03-14 |
| Birthplace | Heswall |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Birth City | England |
| Horoscope | Leo |
Jim Bowen Biography
| Name | Jim Bowen |
| Birthday | Aug 20 |
| Birth Year | 1937 |
| Place Of Birth | Heswall |
| Home Town | England |
| Birth Country | United Kingdom |
| Birth Sign | Leo |
| Parents | Annie Whittaker, Joe Whittaker |
| Spouse | Phyllis Bowen |
| Children(s) | Susan Bowen |
Jim Bowen is one of the most popular and richest Game Show Host who was born on August 20, 1937 in Heswall, England, United Kingdom. English stand-up comedian and television celebrity who was hosts of The ITV game show Bullseye.
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He got married Phyllis Bowen in 1959 and was blessed with two children, Peter as well as Susan. On February 22, 2011, Bowen suffered from two minor strokes.
Jim Bowen Net Worth
| Net Worth | $3 Million |
| Source Of Income | Game Show Host |
| House | Living in own house. |
Jim Bowen is one of the richest Game Show Host from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jim Bowen 's net worth $3 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He graduated with an education in mathematics at Lancaster University and was a teacher for a time in Lancashire.
He was on a comedians special on The Weakest Link in 2006.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is Jim Bowen Dating?
According to our records, Jim Bowen married to Phyllis Bowen. As of December 1, 2023, Jim Bowen’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Jim Ranked on the list of most popular Game Show Host. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Jim Bowen celebrates birthday on August 20 of every year.
Top Facts about Jim Bowen
- Jim Bowen was an English comedian and TV personality.
- He hosted the darts-based game show “Bullseye” from 1981-1995.
- Bowen was born on August 20, 1937 in Lancashire, England.
- He began his career as a stand-up comedian in the 1960s.
- Bowen also appeared on other TV shows such as “The Comedians”.
- He wrote several books including his autobiography “Right Place, Right Time”.
- Bowen passed away on March 14, 2018 at age 80.
- His catchphrase on Bullseye was “Super, smashing, great!”
- The show attracted up to 17 million viewers at its peak.
- Bowen’s legacy lives on through Bullseye merchandise and reruns
When did Jim Bowen stop doing Bullseye?
Who is Jim Bowen? Jim Bowen was a stand-up comedian, actor and well-known face on TV from the 1980s onwards. As the presenter and host of Bullseye from when it first hit screens in 1981 up until it was axed in 1995 , the northern presenter was watched by millions.
Who was Jim Bowen's wife?
Phyllis Bowen
Why did Jim Bowen change his name?
He realised the power of standup and started performing under the new name of Bowen, adding a B from his mother’s maiden name, Brown, to the maiden name, Owen, of his wife, Phyllis, whom he had married in 1959. He thought that a shorter name than Whittaker would save time when signing autographs.
When was Jim Bowen born?
August 20, 1937
Why was Bullseye Cancelled?
A sixteenth series was declined as the conditions demanded by the network were unacceptable and would not have been in the interests of either Bullseye or its fans yet the show has lost none of its appeal or status.