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Bill Treacher

Bio: 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
Born: Wed, Jun 04 1930
Birthplace: London, England, UK

Death: Sat, Nov 05 2022
Bill Treacher is 92 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Coming Home
Coming Home
Bill Treacher was 79 in Coming Home as 'Father Alistair'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 30 2009
Poster of George and the Dragon
George and the Dragon
Bill Treacher was 73 in George and the Dragon as 'Elmendorf'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 28 2004
Poster of Diggity: A Home at Last
Diggity: A Home at Last
Bill Treacher was 71 in Diggity: A Home at Last as 'Malcolm Slee'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 22 2002
Poster of The Musketeer
The Musketeer
Bill Treacher was 71 in The Musketeer as 'Bonacieux'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 07 2001
Poster of Tale of the Mummy
Tale of the Mummy
Bill Treacher was 67 in Tale of the Mummy as 'Stuart'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 19 1998
Poster of My Brother David
My Brother David
Bill Treacher was 58 in My Brother David as 'Arthur Fowler (EastEnders - Archive footage)(Uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 02 1989
Poster of Pop Pirates
Pop Pirates
Bill Treacher was 54 in Pop Pirates as 'Mr Carpenter'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 01 1984
Poster of Dinner at the Sporting Club
Dinner at the Sporting Club
Bill Treacher was 48 in Dinner at the Sporting Club as 'Benham's Coach (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 07 1978
Poster of Gambitt's Move
Gambitt's Move
Bill Treacher was 44 in Gambitt's Move as 'Removal Man'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 06 1975
Poster of No Place Like Earth
No Place Like Earth
Bill Treacher was 35 in No Place Like Earth as 'Harris'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 04 1965

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Casualty
Casualty
Bill Treacher was 56+ in Casualty as 'Howard Boylan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 06 1986
Poster of EastEnders
EastEnders
Bill Treacher was 54+ in EastEnders as 'Arthur Fowler'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 19 1985
Poster of Bergerac
Bergerac
Bill Treacher was 51+ in Bergerac as 'Security Guard'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 18 1981
Poster of The Chinese Detective
The Chinese Detective
Bill Treacher was 50+ in The Chinese Detective
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 30 1981
Poster of The Enigma Files
The Enigma Files
Bill Treacher was 49+ in The Enigma Files as 'Cyril'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 15 1980
Poster of Minder
Minder
Bill Treacher was 49+ in Minder as 'Punter'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 29 1979
Poster of Grange Hill
Grange Hill
Bill Treacher was 47+ in Grange Hill as 'Mr. McMahon'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Feb 08 1978
Poster of An Audience with...
An Audience with...
Bill Treacher was 47+ in An Audience with... as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 08 1978
Poster of The Professionals
The Professionals
Bill Treacher was 47+ in The Professionals as 'Dave'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Dec 30 1977
Poster of The Sweeney
The Sweeney
Bill Treacher was 44+ in The Sweeney as 'Tom'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 02 1975
Poster of Crown Court
Crown Court
Bill Treacher was 42+ in Crown Court as 'Sergeant Barnet'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 11 1972
Poster of Codename
Codename
Bill Treacher was 39+ in Codename as 'Taxi Driver'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 07 1970
Poster of Out of the Unknown
Out of the Unknown
Bill Treacher was 35+ in Out of the Unknown as 'Harris'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 04 1965
Poster of No Hiding Place
No Hiding Place
Bill Treacher was 29+ in No Hiding Place
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 16 1959
Poster of Sweet Sixteen
Sweet Sixteen
Bill Treacher will be 92+ in Sweet Sixteen
TV Show Released: First Air Date
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