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Mike Reid

Acting Born Jan 19, 1940 Hackney, London, England, UK 24 credits

Biography

Michael Reid (19 January 1940 – 29 July 2007) was an English comedian, actor, author and occasional television presenter. He played the role of Frank Butcher in the soap opera EastEnders and hosted the children's game show Runaround. He was known for his gravelly voice and strong London accent.

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Known for

EastEnders

as Frank Butcher

EastEnders

as Frank
Film

Snatch

as Doug The Head

Full filmography

  • EastEnders (1985) as Frank Butcher
  • EastEnders (1985) as Frank
  • Minder (1979) as Vernon
  • The Sooty Show (1955) as Banana Briggs
  • Snatch (2000) as Doug The Head
  • The Detectives (1993) as Ronnie Richardson
  • The Dirty Dozen (1967) as Sergeant at War Games HQ (uncredited)
  • Worzel Gummidge (1979) as Fairground Owner
  • The Comedians (1971)
  • Cilla (1968) as Self
  • The Secret Show (2006)
  • Underworld (1997)
  • Michael Barrymore's Saturday Night Out (1988) as Self
  • Yus, My Dear (1976) as Benny Briggs
  • Dr. Who and the Daleks (1965) as Thal (uncredited)
  • Noah's Castle (1980) as Vince Holloway
  • Oh Marbella! (2003) as Jack Winter
  • Steptoe & Son (1972) as Compere
  • Mister Ten Per Cent (1967) as Doorman (uncredited)
  • Making 'Snatch' (2001) as Self
  • The Magnificent Two (1967) as Train Guard (uncredited)
  • Jack Says (2008) as The Guv'nor
  • The Lock-In (2022) as Frank Butcher
  • Jack Said (2009) as Guv'nor