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Brian Murphy
Acting

Brian Murphy

Born 1932-09-25
Ventnor, Isle of Wight, England, UK
Department: Acting

Biography

Brian Trevor John Murphy (25 September 1932 – 2 February 2025) was an English actor and comedian, best known as the henpecked husband George Roper in the popular sitcom Man About the House and its spin-off series George and Mildred, and Stan the shop owner in the children's series Wizadora.

Known For

Prominent works featuring Brian Murphy

The Avengers
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The Avengers

1961
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Casualty
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Casualty

1986
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The Devils
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The Devils

1971
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Hustle
TV
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Hustle

2004
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Last of the Summer Wine
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Last of the Summer Wine

1973
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Jonathan Creek
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Jonathan Creek

1997
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Z-Cars
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Z-Cars

1962
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Plebs
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Plebs

2013
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Dixon of Dock Green
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Dixon of Dock Green

1955
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Man About the House
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Man About the House

1973
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Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (63 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
Man About the House: 50 Years of LaughsMan About the House: 50 Years of LaughsSelf/Archive FootageMovie2023
Last Of The Summer Wine: 30 Years Of LaughsLast Of The Summer Wine: 30 Years Of LaughsSelfMovie2022
PlebsPlebsVictorTV Series2013
Run For Your WifeRun For Your WifeAllotment ManMovie2012
The CaféThe CaféJack DobsonTV Series2011
The EstateThe EstateGeoffMovie2011
Grave TalesGrave TalesArthurMovie2011
Cash in the Celebrity AtticSelfTV Series2008
The Booze Cruise III: The ScatteringThe Booze Cruise III: The ScatteringMauriceMovie2006
Misty MountainMisty MountainKey GripMovie2006
The Booze Cruise II: The Treasure HuntThe Booze Cruise II: The Treasure HuntMaurice StringerMovie2005
Room 36Room 36George RobertsMovie2005
HustleHustleLarryTV Series2004
The Catherine Tate ShowThe Catherine Tate ShowNevilleTV Series2004
The Booze CruiseThe Booze CruiseMauriceMovie2003
The Booze CruiseThe Booze CruiseMauriceTV Series2003
A Gentleman's GameA Gentleman's GameBrian SeamanMovie2002
The Mumbo JumboThe Mumbo JumboMr. TippleMovie2000
Mrs Merton and MalcolmMrs Merton and MalcolmSelf / AppearanceTV Series1999
SunburnSunburnSid DawsonTV Series1999
Jonathan CreekJonathan CreekKen SpeedTV Series1997
Pond LifePond LifeSelf / AppearanceTV Series1996
Sooty & Co.Sooty & Co.Self / AppearanceTV Series1993
WizadoraWizadoraSelf / AppearanceTV Series1993
CasualtyCasualtyWalter BurnleyTV Series1986
On Your Way, Riley!On Your Way, Riley!Arthur LucanMovie1985
Lame DucksLame DucksSelf / AppearanceTV Series1984
It's Your MoveIt's Your MoveChauffeurMovie1982
L For LesterLester SmallTV Series1982
Black JackBlack JackArchibaldMovie1981
The Incredible Mr TannerSelf / AppearanceTV Series1981
George & MildredGeorge & MildredGeorge RoperMovie1980
The PlankThe PlankVan Driver at Timber YardMovie1979
ButterfliesButterfliesSelf / AppearanceTV Series1978
George and MildredGeorge and MildredGeorge RoperTV Series1976
I'm Not Feeling Myself TonightI'm Not Feeling Myself TonightCaretakerMovie1976
Man About the HouseMan About the HouseGeorge RoperMovie1974
Man About the HouseMan About the HouseGeorge RoperTV Series1973
Last of the Summer WineLast of the Summer WineAlvinTV Series1973
The MoonstoneThe MoonstoneSeptimus LukerTV Series1972
The Ragman's DaughterThe Ragman's DaughterTony's fatherMovie1972
The Boy FriendThe Boy FriendPeterMovie1971
The DevilsThe DevilsAdamMovie1971
A Sound from the SeaDriverMovie1970
The MisfitThe MisfitThe DrunkTV Series1970
Baker's Half-DozenTaffyTV Series1967
Baker's Half-DozenErnie DexterTV Series1967
Baker's Half-DozenBarmanTV Series1967
Baker's Half-DozenTom ParkerTV Series1967
Baker's Half-DozenCapt. SkeltonTV Series1967
Baker's Half-DozenSelf / AppearanceTV Series1967
Just Like a WomanJust Like a WomanPoliceman (uncredited)Movie1967
CallanCallanSelf / AppearanceTV Series1967
Vacant PossessionVacant PossessionFletcherMovie1966
San Ferry AnnSan Ferry AnnEnglishman at GarageMovie1965
The Diary of a NobodyThe Diary of a NobodyMr. GowingMovie1964
SixMr GowingTV Series1964
Comedy Workshop: Love and Maud CarverGuardsman / TrampMovie1964
Sparrows Can't SingSparrows Can't SingJackMovie1963
Z-CarsZ-CarsSelf / AppearanceTV Series1962
Drama 61-67NickTV Series1961
The AvengersThe AvengersHaslamTV Series1961
Dixon of Dock GreenDixon of Dock GreenPercy SinclairTV Series1955