Bill Treacher
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- June 4, 1930 in London, England, UK
- Died
- November 5, 2022
- Active Years
- 1959–2009 (51 Years)
- Total Credits
- 35 credits in database
Biography
Bill Treacher was an English actor born on June 4, 1930, in London, England. He grew up in the East End of London and served in the Royal Air Force. Following his national service, he worked as a steward with P&O, where he earned the funds required to attend drama school. Treacher is best known for his portrayal of Arthur Fowler in the BBC soap opera EastEnders, a role he held from 1985 to 1996. He holds the distinction of being the first person cast for the series. Throughout his career, he accumulated 36 known acting credits. Bill Treacher died on November 5, 2022, at the age of 92.
Career overview
Bill Treacher was an English actor born on June 4, 1930, in London, England. He is best known for his portrayal of the character Arthur Fowler in the BBC soap opera EastEnders. Treacher held the distinction of being the first person cast for the series, and he remained with the show from 1985 until 1996. Throughout his career, he accumulated 36 known acting credits.
Before his professional acting career, Treacher grew up in the East End of London. Following his completion of national service in the Royal Air Force, he worked as a steward with P&O. During his time in this role, he saved the funds necessary to attend drama school. Treacher passed away on November 5, 2022, at the age of 92.
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Full Filmography
35 titles- Coming Home (2009) as Father Alistair
- George and the Dragon (2004) as Elmendorf
- Diggity: A Home at Last (2002) as Malcolm Slee
- The Musketeer (2001) as Bonacieux
- Wendy Richard: A Life on the Box (2001) as Arthur Fowler (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Russell Mulcahy’s Tale of the Mummy (1998) as Stuart
- My Brother David (1989) as Arthur Fowler (EastEnders - Archive footage)(Uncredited)
- Casualty (1986) as Howard Boylan
- EastEnders (1985) as Arthur Fowler
- Pop Pirates (1984) as Mr Carpenter
- The Agatha Christie Hour (1982) as Station Porter
- Bergerac (1981) as Security Guard
- Till Death... (1981) as Man
- The Chinese Detective (1981)
- The Enigma Files (1980) as Cyril
- Minder (1979) as Punter
- Spooner's Patch (1979) as Car Owner
- Grange Hill (1978) as Mr. McMahon
- An Audience with... (1978) as Self
- Dinner at the Sporting Club (1978) as Benham's Coach (uncredited)
- The Professionals (1977) as Dave
- The Sweeney (1975) as Tom
- Gambitt's Move (1975) as Removal Man
- The Aweful Mr Goodall (1974) as Dispatch Rider
- Centre Play (1973) as Removal Man
- Crown Court (1972) as Sergeant Barnet
- New Scotland Yard (1972) as Jack Rooney
- Codename (1970) as Taxi Driver
- Dad's Army (1968) as Sailor
- Out of the Unknown (1965) as Harris
- No Place Like Earth (1965) as Harris
- Redcap (1964) as Corporal
- The Four Seasons of Rosie Carr (1964) as Harry
- No Hiding Place (1959)
- Sweet Sixteen
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Bill Treacher best known for?
Bill Treacher is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including George and the Dragon (2004), The Musketeer (2001), Casualty (1986), Fantomas (1964).
When and where was Bill Treacher born?
Bill Treacher was born on June 4, 1930 in London, England, UK. They passed away on November 5, 2022.
How many credits does Bill Treacher have?
Bill Treacher has accumulated over 35 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1959 to 2009.
What is Bill Treacher's background in cinema and television?
Bill Treacher was an English actor born on June 4, 1930, in London, England. He grew up in the East End of London and served in the Royal Air Force. Following his national service, he worked as a steward with P&O, where he earned the funds required to attend drama school. Treacher is best known for his portrayal of Art...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Sweeney (1975) as Tom — aged about 45
- The Professionals (1977) as Dave — aged about 47
- Dad's Army (1968) as Sailor — aged about 38
- The Chinese Detective (1981) — aged about 51
- Minder (1979) as Punter — aged about 49
- Out of the Unknown (1965) as Harris — aged about 35
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