Jim Bywater is a British actor who has appeared both in film and television roles. Probably one of his most notable roles was as Wilf Starkey in Coronation Street in 1985. Other television appearances include Bodger and Badger, The Bill, Dalziel and Pascoe and Bulman. His film appearances include the 2009 adaptation of Colette's Chéri.
Bywater is married to the actor, journalist and broadcaster Jeni Barnett.
Jim was also a teacher in his early years at St Edwards School Castle Donington, Leicestershire. And he also appeared in the 1970's children's TV lunchtime programme Mr Trimble.