Quick Facts
Born:
1945-07-25
Birthplace:
Eton, Buckinghamshire, England, UK
Credits:
38 Total Roles
Michael Melia
Acting
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Biography
Michael Melia (born 1945) is an established British actor best known for his work on television. He appeared as Queen Vic landlord Eddie Royle in BBC One soap opera EastEnders between 1990 and 1991.
Melia was born in Berkshire and attended St Mary's College, Strawberry Hill, the oldest Roman Catholic college in England. Before taking up acting he was a teacher. At one stage he ran a bar in Spain and thought about applying for a pub tenancy in England. However the idea was vetoed by his wife, former actress turned teacher, Celia Melia.
Melia was born in Berkshire and attended St Mary's College, Strawberry Hill, the oldest Roman Catholic college in England. Before taking up acting he was a teacher. At one stage he ran a bar in Spain and thought about applying for a pub tenancy in England. However the idea was vetoed by his wife, former actress turned teacher, Celia Melia.
Known For
Doctor Who
Terileptil
EastEnders
Eddie Royle
Juggernaut
Navigator
New Tricks
Vernon Murnaghan
Blake's 7
Federation Trooper
Tales of the Unexpected
Detective Sergeant
The Bill
Self
Dempsey and Makepeace
Paul Marshall
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | New Tricks TV | Vernon Murnaghan |
| 1999 | Daylight Robbery TV | Donald |
| 1995 | Dangerfield TV | D.I. Frank Dagley |
| 1993 | The Detectives TV | Brian |
| 1992 | Maigret TV | Self |
| 1991 | In Suspicious Circumstances TV | Freddie Mills |
| 1990 | Sweet Nothing MOVIE | Dustman |
| 1989 | Here Is the News MOVIE | Det. Sgt. Good |
| 1989 | Shadow of the Noose TV | Henry Stephens |
| 1989 | Campion TV | 'Sock' Petrie |