Billy Murray
Biography
William Albert Murray is an English actor born on October 6, 1941, in Forest Gate, London, England, United Kingdom. He has a known credit count of 59. Murray is best known for portraying the character Don Beech in the television series The Bill from 1995 to 2004, and Johnny Allen in the BBC soap opera EastEnders from 2005 to 2006. Additionally, he is known for playing Captain John Price in video games.
Career overview
William Albert Murray is an English actor born in Forest Gate, London, England, United Kingdom, on October 6, 1941. According to database records, he has fifty-nine known credits in the acting category. His career encompasses television work, including notable recurring roles on British television series.
From 1995 to 2004, he portrayed the character Don Beech in the television program The Bill. Following that role, he appeared in the BBC soap opera EastEnders as Johnny Allen, a character he played from 2005 to 2006. In addition to his television work, his acting credits extend to video games, where he voiced the character Captain John Price.
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66 titles- Rise of the Footsoldier: Vengeance (2023) Executive Producer
- Renegades (2022) as Woody
- Rise of the Footsoldier: Origins (2021) as Mickey Steele
- Nemesis (2021) as John Morgan
- Vengeance (2020) as Eric Williams
- Rise of the Footsoldier 3: The Pat Tate Story (2017) as Mickey Steele
- We Still Steal the Old Way (2017) as Vic Farrow
- Age Of Kill (2015) Executive Producer
- What's the Score (2014) as The Producer
- The Disappearance Of Lenka Wood (2014) as Draper
- Shame the Devil (2013) Executive Producer
- Essex Boys Retribution (2013) as Prisoner
- One in the Chamber (2012) as Leo Crosby
- Strippers vs. Werewolves (2012) as Ferris
- Airborne (2012) as Cutter
- The Rise & Fall of a White Collar Hooligan (2012) as Mr. Robinson
- The Fall of the Essex Boys (2012) Producer
- How to Stop Being a Loser (2011) as Dr. Leaner
- How to Stop Being a Loser (2011) Producer
- Freight (2010) as Gabe Taylor
- Freight (2010) Producer
- Dead Cert (2010) as Dante Livenko
- Dead Cert (2010) Producer
- Stalker (2010) as Robert Gainer
- Doghouse (2009) as Colonel
- Rise of the Footsoldier (2007) as Mickey Steele
- The Grey Man (2007) as George Rowlands
- Rollin' with the Nines (2006) as David Brumby
- Hell to Pay (2005) as Larry Malone
- Beech is Back (2001)
- Essex Boys (2000) as Perry Elley
- Aladdin: The ITV Pantomime (2000) as Police Chief
- Loose Women (1999) as Self
- The Bill: Target (1996) as D.S. Beech
- A Touch of Frost (1992) as Bill Boxley
- Buddy's Song (1991) as Harry
- Casualty (1986) as Don Collins
- EastEnders (1985) as Johnny Allen
- Dempsey and Makepeace (1985) as Billy Kennaway
- The Bill (1984)
- Saturday Night Thriller (1982) as Bernie
- Grass (1982) as Bernie
- Bergerac (1981) as John Kelp
- Private Schulz (1981) as Fred
- McVicar (1980) as Joey Davis
- Minder (1979) as Charlie Pope
- Minder (1979) as Mick
- An Audience with... (1978) as Self
- On a Paving Stone Mounted (1978)
- The Professionals (1977) as Morgan
- Target (1977) as Rex Adcock
- Rock Follies (1976) as Spike
- The Sweeney (1975) as Brian Cooney
- New Scotland Yard (1972) as George Read
- New Scotland Yard (1972) as Charlie Palmer
- Performance. (1970) as Thug (uncredited)
- ITV Saturday Night Theatre (1969) as Eric
- ITV Saturday Night Theatre (1969) as Jim
- ITV Saturday Night Theatre (1969) as Welder #2
- The Root of All Evil? (1968) as Terry Milward
- Up the Junction (1968) as Ray
- Corruption (1968) as Rik
- Poor Cow (1967) as Tom's Mate
- Two Left Feet (1963) as Yob
- What a Crazy World (1963) as Youth
- The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner (1962) as Borstal Inmate (uncredited)
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What movies or TV shows is Billy Murray best known for?
Billy Murray is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Rise of the Footsoldier: Vengeance (2023), Renegades (2022), Rise of the Footsoldier: Origins (2021), Rise of the Footsoldier 3 (2017).
When and where was Billy Murray born?
Billy Murray was born on October 6, 1941 in Forest Gate, London, England, UK.
How many credits does Billy Murray have?
Billy Murray has accumulated over 66 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1962 to 2023.
What is Billy Murray's background in cinema and television?
William Albert Murray is an English actor born on October 6, 1941, in Forest Gate, London, England, United Kingdom. He has a known credit count of 59. Murray is best known for portraying the character Don Beech in the television series The Bill from 1995 to 2004, and Johnny Allen in the BBC soap opera EastEnders from 2...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Sweeney (1975) as Brian Cooney — aged about 33
- The Professionals (1977) as Morgan — aged about 35
- A Touch of Frost (1992) as Bill Boxley — aged about 50
- Minder (1979) as Charlie Pope — aged about 37
- Minder (1979) as Mick — aged about 37
- The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner (1962) as Borstal Inmate (uncredited) — aged about 20
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