Died January 4, 2012. Born December 10, 1926.

Fowler was an English character actor who graced British screens for more than 60 years. He started in juvenile roles, most notably in the first recognised Ealing Comedy Hue and Cry, made in 1947. Fowler later married one of his co-stars in the film, Joan Dowling, who committed suicide in 1954.

During the Second World War he was an aircraftman in the RAF, playing the same role in the film Angels One Five as a cheerful cockney, a character he used in other appearances, often with a humorous slant, notably the TV series The Army Game.

His easily recognizable voice was frequently used for TV commercials. He was awarded an MBE in 1970, as part of Harold Wilson's Resignation Honours.

Fowler  is survived by his second wife, Kay.