Bill Treacher

Bill Treacher

1930-06-04 – 2022-11-05 (age 92) London, England, UK
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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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Known For

The Musketeer
The Musketeer

2001

as Bonacieux

George and the Dragon
George and the Dragon

2004

as Elmendorf

Dinner at the Sporting Club
Dinner at the Sporting Club

1978

as Benham's Coach (uncredited)

No Place Like Earth
No Place Like Earth

1965

as Harris

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Coming Home

2009

as Father Alistair

Pop Pirates
Pop Pirates

1984

as Mr Carpenter

My Brother David
My Brother David

1989

as Arthur Fowler (EastEnders - Archive footage)(Uncredited)

Diggity: A Home at Last
Diggity: A Home at Last

2002

as Malcolm Slee

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Wendy Richard: A Life on the Box

2001

as Arthur Fowler (archive footage) (uncredited)

Gambitt's Move
Gambitt's Move

1975

as Removal Man