The Bill’s Jeff Stewart unrecognisable as he resurfaces with big beard

Jeff Stewart, 67, looks a world away from his role as PC Hollis with unruly, grey hair, and a bushy beard. (Image: Backgrid/PA)Fans of The Bill would have been left doing a double take when Jeff Stewart, 67, stepped out in London on Friday.The actor, who portrayed PC Reg Hollis from 1984 until 2008, looks a world away from his character with a huge beard and curly hair.Jeff was pictured enjoying lunch at a restaurant wearing tinted glasses and a leather coat.During his time on The Bill, Jeff sported a far more clean-cut image with minimal facial hair and dark brown curly hair.PC Hollis was one of the most popular characters on the show, however, in 2008 he was dropped when his contract was not renewed.Upon hearing the news, Jeff ended up in hospital after a reported suicide attempt, according to BBC. Since The Bill, Jeff has had roles in films such as Dead Man Running, Under Jakob’s Ladder and Lake Placid: The Final Chapter.  The actor was pictured walking through London as he unveiled his big beard and unruly hair. (Image: Backgrid) Jeff Stewart was pictured eating lunch alone in London on Friday afternoon. (Image: Backgrid) Jeff Stewart looked completely different as he resurfaced almost 15 years after his departure from The Bill. (Image: Backgrid) The actor, who portrayed PC Reg Hollis from 1984 until 2008, looks a world away from his character with a huge beard and curly hair.  (Image: Backgrid) Jeff Stewart largely stepped out of the public eye after his contract was not renewed for The Bill in 2008. (Image: Backgrid) Jeff Stewart pictured with Roberta Taylor, Mark Wingett, Trudie Goodwin and Cyril Nri. (Image: PA) Jeff Stewart pictured in 1997 at the premiere of Shooting Fish. (Image: PA) Jeff Stewart and Samantha Robson, who played Vicky Hagen in The Bill, arrived at the National Television Awards 2000. (Image: PA)