Acting
Jim Bywater
Born 1944-01-01
Yorkshire, England, UK
Department: Acting
Biography
Jim Bywater was a British actor and musician perhaps best known for the role of Wilf Starkey in Coronation Street. In the 1970s and 80s, Bywater was a member of Belt and Braces, Gavin Richards' leftwing political theatre company, and of the Belt and Braces Roadshow Band which released music in the decade. In 1976 Bywater met his wife, the actress and broadcaster Jeni Barnett whilst starring together in a Belt and Braces production. On 16th June 2026, Barnett posted a blog entry announcing Bywater's recent death at the age of 82 following a long illness.
Known For
Prominent works featuring Jim Bywater
TV
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Dalziel and Pascoe
1996
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TV
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The Hollow Crown
2012
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Movie
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The Accidental Death of an Anarchist
1983
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The Luddites
1988
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Driving Ambition
1984
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Ready When You Are, Mr McGill
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Ready When You Are, Mr McGill
1976
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Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (7 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | The Hollow Crown | Hotspur's Servant | TV Series | 2012 |
 | Dalziel and Pascoe | Sylvester Herne | TV Series | 1996 |
 | The Luddites | William Cartwright | Movie | 1988 |
 | Driving Ambition | Music | Movie | 1984 |
 | The Accidental Death of an Anarchist | Inspector Pissani | Movie | 1983 |
| The Accidental Death of an Anarchist | Music | Movie | 1983 |
| Ready When You Are, Mr McGill | Geoff | Movie | 1976 |