Brian Reece

Born: 1913-07-24

Birthplace: Wallasey, Cheshire, England, UK

Biography

Brian Reece was an English film and radio actor.

To BBC radio audiences he was widely known for playing Police Constable Archibald Berkeley-Willoughby in over 100 episodes of PC 49 between 1947-53. He transferred the role to the feature film A Case for PC 49 in 1951.

The Stage recorded the cause of his death at the age of 48 in 1962 as being the result of a bone infection which had been ongoing for over 2 years. He died in hospital in Westminster, London.

Known For

Carry On Admiral
Orders Are Orders
Geordie
A Case For P.C. 49
Watch It, Sailor!
Fast and Loose

Top Movie Credits

Carry On Admiral Lieutenant Commander Peter Fraser
Orders Are Orders Capt. Bill Harper
Geordie Olympic Selector
A Case For P.C. 49 Archibald Berkeley-Willoughby (P.C.49)
Fast and Loose Peter Wickham