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Bill Dean

Acting Born Sep 3, 1921 Died Apr 20, 2000 Everton, Liverpool, England, UK 52 credits
52
Total Credits
1964–1998
35 Years Career Span
27
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Bill Dean works in acting. Born September 3, 1921 in Everton, Liverpool, England, UK. Died April 20, 2000. Archytele tracks 52 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Frequent co-stars

Career timeline

Brookside: Friday the 13th
Hillsborough
Priest
Skallagrigg
Heartbeat
Let Him Have It
The Word
Slayground
Agatha Christie's Partners in CrimeThe Gathering Seed
Going GentlyA Turn for the Worse
The Mirror Crack'dRising Damp
MinderScum
Pennies from HeavenNight PeopleFreedom of the Dig
BBC2 Play of the Week
BeastsBeasts: What Big EyesBag of Yeast
The SweeneyThe WackersBreak InWaiting at the Field GateFlame
PlayhouseOh No, It's Selwyn Froggitt!Match of the Day
Night WatchThe Best Pair of Legs in the BusinessSpeech Day
New Scotland YardBank Holiday
JusticeBudgieFamily LifeGumshoeThe Rank and File
Play for TodayKesRoll On Four O'Clock
ITV Saturday Night TheatreThe Big Flame
The ExpertThe Golden Vision
Man in a Suitcase
Public Eye
The Wednesday Play

Full Filmography

52 titles
  • Brookside: Friday the 13th (1998) as Harold Cross
  • Hillsborough (1996) as Additional Cast
  • Priest (1995) as Altar Boy
  • Skallagrigg (1994) as Old Man
  • Heartbeat (1992) as Harry Capshaw
  • Let Him Have It (1991) as Foreman of the Jury
  • The Word (1990)
  • Slayground (1984) as Compere
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  • Agatha Christie's Partners in Crime (1983)
  • The Gathering Seed (1983) as Billy Eccles
  • Going Gently (1981) as Painter
  • A Turn for the Worse (1981) as (voice)
  • The Mirror Crack'd (1980) as Man in Village Hall (uncredited)
  • Rising Damp (1980) as Workman
  • Minder (1979) as Police Sgt.
  • Scum (1979) as Mr Duke
  • Pennies from Heaven (1978) as Alf
  • Night People (1978) as Ted
  • Freedom of the Dig (1978) as Sid
  • BBC2 Play of the Week (1977) as Ted
  • Beasts (1976) as Duggie Jebb
  • Beasts: What Big Eyes (1976) as Duggie Jeb
  • Bag of Yeast (1976) as Teddy
  • The Sweeney (1975) as Charlie Norton
  • The Wackers (1975) as Charlie
  • Break In (1975) as Dixie
  • Waiting at the Field Gate (1975) as Ted
  • Flame (1975) as Club Owner (uncredited)
  • In Sickness and in Health (1975) as Mr Jackson
  • Playhouse (1974) as Painter
  • Oh No, It's Selwyn Froggitt! (1974) as Jack
  • Match of the Day (1974) as Father
  • Night Watch (1973) as Inspector Walker
  • The Best Pair of Legs in the Business (1973) as Bert
  • Speech Day (1973) as George
  • New Scotland Yard (1972) as Bernard Hobbs
  • Bank Holiday (1972) as Father
  • Justice (1971) as Charlie Keen
  • Budgie (1971) as Dutchie Holland
  • Family Life (1971) as Mr. Baildon
  • Gumshoe (1971) as Tommy Wright
  • The Rank and File (1971) as Billy
  • Play for Today (1970) as Billy
  • Kes (1970) as Fish and Chip Shop Man
  • Roll On Four O'Clock (1970) as Arthur Foster
  • ITV Saturday Night Theatre (1969) as Uncle Sid
  • The Big Flame (1969) as Landlord
  • The Expert (1968) as Leslie Stevens
  • The Golden Vision (1968) as John Coyne
  • Man in a Suitcase (1967)
  • Public Eye (1965) as Mr. Steadman
  • The Wednesday Play (1964) as John Coyne

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Bill Dean best known for?

Bill Dean is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Priest (1995), Heartbeat (1992), The Word (1990), Agatha Christie's Partners in Crime (1983).

When and where was Bill Dean born?

Bill Dean was born on September 3, 1921 in Everton, Liverpool, England, UK. They passed away on April 20, 2000.

How many credits does Bill Dean have?

Bill Dean has accumulated over 52 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1964 to 1998.

What is Bill Dean's background in cinema and television?

Bill Dean was a British actor who was born in Everton, Liverpool, Lancashire. He was born Patrick Anthony Connolly, but took his stage name in honour of Everton football legend William 'Dixie' Dean. After a atring of jobs, it was his work as a Lancashire club comedian that saw him spotted by Ken Loach who gave him his ...

Bill Dean by the numbers

52credits
31films
21TV series
1964–1998active years

Age in their best-rated roles

  • The Expert (1968) as Leslie Stevens — aged about 46
  • Public Eye (1965) as Mr. Steadman — aged about 43
  • The Sweeney (1975) as Charlie Norton — aged about 53
  • Pennies from Heaven (1978) as Alf — aged about 56
  • Kes (1970) as Fish and Chip Shop Man — aged about 48
  • Justice (1971) as Charlie Keen — aged about 49

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