Bill Fellows
Biography
Bill Fellows is an English actor born on 25 May 1957 in Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England. He has amassed a career spanning television, film and stage, with seventy credited performances listed in major databases. On television he is recognised for portraying Stu Carpenter in the long‑running soap Coronation Street and for playing George Cartrick in the series Ted Lasso. His stage work includes the role of Mickey in the West End production of Blood Brothers and a performance in The Trackers of Oxyrhynchus at the Royal National Theatre. Fellows continues to be active in the acting profession.
Career overview
Bill Fellows is an English actor born in May 1957 in Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England. His screen career includes appearances in the long‑running British soap opera Coronation Street, where he portrayed the character Stu Carpenter, and a role as George Cartrick in the internationally known series Ted Lasso. Across film and television, Fellows has accumulated a substantial body of work, with a credited total of seventy roles according to the Motion Picture Database. His performances have contributed to a range of productions, reflecting a steady presence in both dramatic and comedic contexts.
In addition to his screen work, Fellows has an active theatre background. He performed as Mickey in the West End production of Blood Brothers, a musical that has enjoyed extensive runs in London’s theatre district. He also appeared in the Royal National Theatre’s staging of The Trackers of Oxyrhynchus, demonstrating his versatility across stage and screen. These theatrical engagements underscore his experience in live performance and his involvement with prominent British theatrical institutions. Fellows continues to be recognized for his contributions to television, film, and theatre within the United Kingdom.
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Full Filmography
70 titles- Red Riding (2026) as Malcolm
- Smoggie Queens (2024) as Radio DJ
- Smoggie Queens (2024) as Keith
- Lore (2024) as Jeff
- This Time Next Year I'll Be Famous (2024) as Bill
- Sky Peals (2024) as Terry
- A Bird Flew In (2022) as Drew
- Splinter (2022) as John
- Whitstable Pearl (2021) as Keith
- The Reckoning (2021) as Sutter
- Give Them Wings (2021) as Norman Hodgson
- Winifred Meeks (2021) as Peter James
- Ted Lasso (2020) as George Cartrick
- A&E After Dark (2020) as Narrator (voice)
- Charlotte Link - In the Valley of the Fox (2020) as Aaron Graig
- This Time with Alan Partridge (2019) as Ted
- Final Score (2018) as Chief Constable Thompson
- The Last Witness (2018) as Bill the Farmer
- Torment (2018) as Jack
- Diana: In Her Own Words (2017) as Self - Narrator (voice)
- In Extremis (2017) as Homeless Man
- Lady Macbeth (2016) as Dr. Burdon
- Dark Angel (2016) as Mr. Brownlee
- Broken (2016) as Evie's Father
- Ripper (2016) as Abberline
- Blood and Carpet (2015) as Rhodes
- New Worlds (2014) as Busby
- Almost Married (2014) as Lydia's Dad
- The Stagg Do (2014) as The Judge
- Father Brown (2013) as Teddy O'Connell
- Broadchurch (2013) as Laurie
- King of the Sands (2013) as John Philby
- Harrigan (2013) as Colin Moss
- Wolfblood (2012) as Bernie
- Shakespeare’s Wart (2012) as Director 2
- Vera (2011) as Alec
- United (2011) as Robert Charlton
- Downton Abbey (2010) as Joe Burns
- SoulBoy (2010) as Billy McCain
- In Our Name (2010) as Dr John Tennant
- Other Side of the Game (2010) as Gary Dempsey
- Land Girls (2009) as Ellis Harper
- The Tournament (2009) as Pub Landlord
- Once Upon a Time in Dublin (2009) as Neville Jessop
- Zombie Women of Satan (2009) as Henry Zander
- Witch House: The Legend of Petronel Haxley (2008) as John Stearne
- Waterloo Road (2006) as Trevor Croft
- Blackbeard (2006) as Dr. Peter Bruce
- 55 Degrees North (2004) as George
- Celebrity Mastermind (2003) as Self - Contestant
- Serious & Organised (2003) as Wilson
- Gifted (2003) as Ian Norris
- Rose and Maloney (2002) as Alan Kerraway
- Waking the Dead (2001) as Neil Wilcox
- Double Income, No Kids Yet (2001) as Frank
- A Dinner of Herbs (2000) as Peter Greenbank
- Nature Boy (2000) as Ken Davis
- Hetty Wainthropp Investigates (1996) as Stan Griffin
- Fighting for Gemma (1993)
- Heartbeat (1992) as Taxi Driver
- A Touch of Frost (1992) as James Ingram
- The Paradise Club (1989) as Sammy Chase
- Stormy Monday (1988) as Workman
- White Peak Farm (1988) as Martin Tanner
- Flying Lady (1987) as Andy Gregson
- Casualty (1986) as Terry Melville
- Silas Marner (1985) as Aaron Winthrop
- Ties (1982) as Eric (as Billy Fellows)
- The Weight of Eyes
- The Vicar's Wife as Gamekeeper
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Bill Fellows best known for?
Bill Fellows is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Lore (2024), A Bird Flew In (2022), Ted Lasso (2020), Final Score (2018).
When and where was Bill Fellows born?
Bill Fellows was born on May 25, 1957 in Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England, UK.
How many credits does Bill Fellows have?
Bill Fellows has accumulated over 70 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1982 to 2026.
What is Bill Fellows's background in cinema and television?
Bill Fellows is an English actor born on 25 May 1957 in Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England. He has amassed a career spanning television, film and stage, with seventy credited performances listed in major databases. On television he is recognised for portraying Stu Carpenter in the long‑running soap Coronation Street and...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Ted Lasso (2020) as George Cartrick — aged about 63
- Downton Abbey (2010) as Joe Burns — aged about 53
- Wolfblood (2012) as Bernie — aged about 55
- Broadchurch (2013) as Laurie — aged about 56
- Father Brown (2013) as Teddy O'Connell — aged about 56
- A Touch of Frost (1992) as James Ingram — aged about 35
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