Bill Treacher
Biography
Bill Treacher was an English actor who began on the West End stage after training at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art. His 1963 debut came in the comedy Shout for Life at The Vaudeville Theatre, and further West End parts followed before he turned to television drama. During the 1970s he appeared in series such as Minder, Grange Hill, Dixon of Dock Green, The Professionals, Bless This House and Z-Cars. In 1984 he became the first performer cast in the BBC soap opera EastEnders, playing Arthur Fowler from 1985 until 1996 and earning much critical acclaim. His film work included Tale of the Mummy (1998), The Musketeer (2001) and George and the Dragon (2004). He was also known as a radio actor, taking a role in the BBC Radio 4 play Bringing Eddie Home.
92years old at death
- Born Romford
- Died Ipswich
- Star sign: GeminiThe sign runs May 21 to June 20
- William Charles Treacher (birth name)
Movie Career
- Films
- 3
- Career span
- 6 years1998 to 2004
Every film, newest first
- 2004George and the DragonIMDb rating 5.6
- 2001The MusketeerIMDb rating 4.8
- 1998Tale of the MummyIMDb rating 4.1
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First role
Treacher trained at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art. His West End debut came in 1963, when he appeared in the comedy Shout for Life at The Vaudeville Theatre.
A change of course
After serving in the Royal Air Force, Treacher worked as a steward with P&O for four years, saving enough money to attend drama school.
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Worked with
Bill Treacher shares two films with Jean-Pierre Castaldi, and one with each of the others. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
Jean-Pierre Castaldi's page
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Tim Roth's page
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Tom ReeveDirector, 1 film, 2004
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