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Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
June 4, 1930
Place of Birth:
London, England, UK
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Bill Treacher
Biography
Bill Treacher (born 4 June 1930, died 5 November 2022) was an English actor. He was known for portraying the role of Arthur Fowler in the BBC soap opera EastEnders from 1985 to 1996, and was the first person to be cast for the show.
Treacher grew up in the East End of London. After his national service in the Royal Air Force, he worked as a steward with P&O, where he saved enough money to attend drama school.
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Known For
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Coming Home | Father Alistair |
| 2004 | George and the Dragon | Elmendorf |
| 2002 | Diggity: A Home at Last | Malcolm Slee |
| 2001 | The Musketeer | Bonacieux |
| 1998 | Tale of the Mummy | Stuart |
| 1989 | My Brother David | Arthur Fowler (EastEnders - Archive footage)(Uncredited) |
| 1984 | Pop Pirates | Mr Carpenter |
| 1978 | Dinner at the Sporting Club | Benham's Coach (uncredited) |
| 1975 | Gambitt's Move | Removal Man |
| 1965 | No Place Like Earth | Harris |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Casualty | Howard Boylan |
| 1985 | EastEnders | Arthur Fowler |
| 1981 | The Chinese Detective | |
| 1981 | Bergerac | Security Guard |
| 1980 | The Enigma Files | Cyril |
| 1979 | Minder | Punter |
| 1978 | An Audience with... | Self |
| 1978 | Grange Hill | Mr. McMahon |
| 1977 | The Professionals | Dave |
| 1975 | The Sweeney | Tom |
| 1972 | Crown Court | Sergeant Barnet |
| 1970 | Codename | Taxi Driver |
| 1965 | Out of the Unknown | Harris |
| 1959 | No Hiding Place | |
| Sweet Sixteen |