Biography
Lewis' grandmother Dame Ethel Gomer-Lewis was an opera singer. His father Oswald Tenby-Lewis was awarded membership of the Royal Victorian Order (MVO) by Queen Elizabeth II for his personal services to the royal family. Lewis was born in London, England. As a young man, Lewis flat-shared with Ken Morley (Reg Holdsworth of Coronation Street) and Andy Carr, actor and screen writer. His first job was with the Royal Air Force, where he was a computer operator. He worked for several years in computing and telecommunications, but when promoted to a manager decided instead to pursue acting as a career.
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