About

Known credits:
11
Birthday:
1930-06-04
Place of birth:
London, England, UK
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Bill Treacher

Overview

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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Known for

Acting

2009 Coming Home Actor Father Alistair N/A
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2004 George and the Dragon Actor Elmendorf 57
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2002 Diggity: A Home at Last Actor Malcolm Slee 58
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2001 The Musketeer Actor Bonacieux 57
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1998 Tale of the Mummy Actor Stuart 56
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1989 My Brother David Actor Arthur Fowler (EastEnders - Archive footage)(Uncredited) N/A
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1984 Pop Pirates Actor Mr Carpenter 58
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1978 Dinner at the Sporting Club Actor Benham's Coach (uncredited) 58
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1975 Gambitt's Move Actor Removal Man N/A
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1965 No Place Like Earth Actor Harris N/A
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Sweet Sixteen Actor 69
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