Quick Facts
Born:
1930-06-04
Birthplace:
London, England, UK
Credits:
31 Total Roles
Bill Treacher
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Biography
Bill Treacher (born 4 June 1930, died 5 November 2022) was an English actor. He was known for portraying the role of Arthur Fowler in the BBC soap opera EastEnders from 1985 to 1996, and was the first person to be cast for the show.
Treacher grew up in the East End of London. After his national service in the Royal Air Force, he worked as a steward with P&O, where he saved enough money to attend drama school.
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Treacher grew up in the East End of London. After his national service in the Royal Air Force, he worked as a steward with P&O, where he saved enough money to attend drama school.
Description above from the Wikipedia article Bill Treacher, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known For
The Musketeer
Bonacieux
EastEnders
Arthur Fowler
Tale of the Mummy
Stuart
George and the Dragon
Elmendorf
Casualty
Howard Boylan
Dad's Army
Sailor
The Professionals
Dave
The Sweeney
Tom
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Coming Home MOVIE | Father Alistair |
| 2004 | George and the Dragon MOVIE | Elmendorf |
| 2002 | Diggity: A Home at Last MOVIE | Malcolm Slee |
| 2001 | The Musketeer MOVIE | Bonacieux |
| 2001 | Wendy Richard: A Life on the Box MOVIE | Arthur Fowler (archive footage) (uncredited) |
| 1998 | Tale of the Mummy MOVIE | Stuart |
| 1989 | My Brother David MOVIE | Arthur Fowler (EastEnders - Archive footage)(Uncredited) |
| 1986 | Casualty TV | Howard Boylan |
| 1985 | EastEnders TV | Arthur Fowler |
| 1984 | Pop Pirates MOVIE | Mr Carpenter |