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

Top Movie Credits

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