Howell Evans

Howell Albert John Evans (3 March 1928 – 9 September 2014) was a Welsh actor, comedian, and singer who worked extensively in television and theatre roles in a career spanning over 60 years. He was best known for having played "Daddy" in the Sky1 TV comedy drama series Stella.[1]

Howell Evans
Born
Howell Albert John Evans

(1928-03-03)3 March 1928
Maesteg, Glamorgan, Wales
Died9 September 2014(2014-09-09) (aged 86)
OccupationActor, comedian, singer
Years active1964–2014
Spouse(s)Patricia Kane
ChildrenWarwick Evans

Biography

He was born in Maesteg, and first performed as an impressionist during the Second World War. After the war, he joined the Carroll Levis Discovery Show, and formed a comedy double act with his wife, Patricia Kane, working together for many years in music hall, variety shows and pantomime. He later appeared in many television shows including Coronation Street, Casualty, Open All Hours, and The Story of Tracy Beaker.[2]

Personal life

Evans married actress Patricia Kane in 1950 with the marriage producing one child in 1953. Evans died on 9 September 2014 at the age of 86 and was survived by his wife and son.[2]

Filmography
Year Title Character Production Notes
2012–15StellaDaddySky 1Series 1, 2, 3 And 4
2012Sadie JMr. SnodgrassCBBC
2003–2004The Story of Tracy BeakerGrandpa JackCBBCSeries 3 And 4
2000Coronation StreetTegwin ThomasITV
1989–1991We Are SevenWilliam PriceITV
1967–69Softly, SoftlyDC Morgan/PC ThomasBBC1
1964CrossroadsDudley ScrivensITV

References
  1. "Primetime: Ruth Jones Comedy 'Stella' Gets A Second Series". UnrealityTV. Archived from the original on 11 February 2012.
  2. "Tributes paid to actor Howell Evans who played Daddy in Ruth Jones' Sky 1 show Stella", Wales Online, 10 September 2014 Archived 10 September 2014 at the Wayback Machine
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