Bill Treacher
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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Acting
Movie
The Musketeer
as Bonacieux
2001
TV
EastEnders
as Arthur Fowler
1985
Movie
Russell Mulcahy’s Tale of the Mummy
as Stuart
1998
Movie
George and the Dragon
as Elmendorf
2004
TV
Casualty
as Howard Boylan
1986
TV
Dad's Army
as Sailor
1968
TV
The Professionals
as Dave
1977
TV
Minder
as Punter
1979
TV
The Sweeney
as Tom
1975
TV
Grange Hill
as Mr. McMahon
1978
TV
Bergerac
as Security Guard
1981
TV
The Agatha Christie Hour
as Station Porter
1982
TV
Out of the Unknown
as Harris
1965
Movie
Diggity: A Home at Last
as Malcolm Slee
2002
TV
Crown Court
as Sergeant Barnet
1972
TV
The Chinese Detective
1981
TV
Till Death...
as Man
1981
Movie
Pop Pirates
as Mr Carpenter
1984
TV
No Hiding Place
1959
TV
Sweet Sixteen
TV
The Enigma Files
as Cyril
1980
TV
An Audience with...
as Self
1978
TV
New Scotland Yard
as Jack Rooney
1972
Movie
Dinner at the Sporting Club
as Benham's Coach (uncredited)
1978