Bill Treacher
Acting
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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Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Bill Treacher
Pop Pirates
1984
Filmography
Acting (11)
2009
Coming Homeas Father Alistair
2004
George and the Dragonas Elmendorf
5.5
2002
Diggity: A Home at Lastas Malcolm Slee
5.7
2001
The Musketeeras Bonacieux
5.3
2001
Wendy Richard: A Life on the Boxas Arthur Fowler (archive footage) (uncredited)
10.0
1998
Russell Mulcahy’s Tale of the Mummyas Stuart
4.7
1989
My Brother Davidas Arthur Fowler (EastEnders - Archive footage)(Uncredited)
1984
Pop Piratesas Mr Carpenter
6.1
1978
Dinner at the Sporting Clubas Benham's Coach (uncredited)
5.0
1975
Gambitt's Moveas Removal Man
1965
No Place Like Earthas Harris
7.0