Bill Treacher

Soap Opera Actor

Birthday June 4, 1930

Birth Sign Gemini

Birthplace England

DEATH DATE Nov 5, 2022 (92)

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About

Most famous for his more than decade-long performance as Arthur Fowler on the BBC's EastEnders, Treacher also contributed to such film and radio productions as, respectively, Tale of the Mummy and Bringing Eddie Home. He amassed over 70 on-screen acting roles throughout his long career. 

Before Fame

After training at London's Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art, he began his London West End stage career in a production of Shout for Life. 

Trivia

In the early 2000s, he guest-starred in episodes of Casualty and The Bill. He played Arthur Fowler on EastEnders from 1985 until 1996.

Family Life

His marriage to Australian television actress Katherine Kessey resulted in children named Sophie and Jamie. 

Associated With

He played the father of Susan Tully's EastEnders character.