Bill Treacher

Born: 1930-06-04

Birthplace: London, England, UK

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
George and the Dragon
Russell Mulcahy’s Tale of the Mummy
Diggity: A Home at Last
Dinner at the Sporting Club
Pop Pirates
No Place Like Earth
My Brother David
Wendy Richard: A Life on the Box
Gambitt's Move

Top Movie Credits

The Musketeer Bonacieux
Dinner at the Sporting Club Benham's Coach (uncredited)
Pop Pirates Mr Carpenter
My Brother David Arthur Fowler (EastEnders - Archive footage)(Uncredited)
Wendy Richard: A Life on the Box Arthur Fowler (archive footage) (uncredited)
Gambitt's Move Removal Man