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Brian Murphy

Bio: Brian Trevor John Murphy is 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.
Born: Sun, Sep 25 1932
Birthplace: Ventnor, Isle of Wight, England, UK
Brian Murphy is 91 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

Poster of Man About the House: 50 Years of Laughs
Man About the House: 50 Years of Laughs
Brian Murphy was
91 in Man About the House: 50 Years of Laughs
as 'Self/Archive Footage'.
Sat, Oct 14 2023
Poster of Last Of The Summer Wine: 30 Years Of Laughs
Last Of The Summer Wine: 30 Years Of Laughs
Brian Murphy was
89 in Last Of The Summer Wine: 30 Years Of Laughs
as 'Self'.
Sat, Mar 05 2022
Poster of Run For Your Wife
Run For Your Wife
Brian Murphy was
79 in Run For Your Wife
as 'Allotment Man'.
Wed, May 16 2012
Poster of The Estate
The Estate
Brian Murphy was
78 in The Estate
as 'Geoff'.
Mon, Aug 01 2011
Poster of Grave Tales
Grave Tales
Brian Murphy was
78 in Grave Tales
as 'Arthur'.
Sat, Apr 30 2011
Poster of The Booze Cruise III: The Scattering
The Booze Cruise III: The Scattering
Brian Murphy was
73 in The Booze Cruise III: The Scattering
as 'Maurice'.
Sun, May 21 2006
Poster of The Booze Cruise II: The Treasure Hunt
The Booze Cruise II: The Treasure Hunt
Brian Murphy was
73 in The Booze Cruise II: The Treasure Hunt
as 'Maurice Stringer'.
Sun, Dec 25 2005
Poster of Room 36
Room 36
Brian Murphy was
72 in Room 36
as 'George Roberts'.
Thu, Sep 15 2005
Poster of The Booze Cruise
The Booze Cruise
Brian Murphy was
70 in The Booze Cruise
as 'Maurice'.
Sun, Sep 07 2003
Poster of A Gentleman's Game
A Gentleman's Game
Brian Murphy was
69 in A Gentleman's Game
as 'Brian Seaman'.
Tue, Aug 20 2002
Poster of The Mumbo Jumbo
The Mumbo Jumbo
Brian Murphy was
68 in The Mumbo Jumbo
as 'Mr. Tipple'.
Tue, Oct 24 2000
Poster of On Your Way, Riley!
On Your Way, Riley!
Brian Murphy was
52 in On Your Way, Riley!
as 'Arthur Lucan'.
Wed, Jan 02 1985
Poster of It's Your Move
It's Your Move
Brian Murphy was
50 in It's Your Move
as 'Chauffeur'.
Mon, Oct 18 1982
Poster of Black Jack
Black Jack
Brian Murphy was
48 in Black Jack
as 'Archibald'.
Mon, Sep 14 1981
Poster of George & Mildred
George & Mildred
Brian Murphy was
48 in George & Mildred
as 'George Roper'.
Fri, Oct 10 1980
Poster of The Plank
The Plank
Brian Murphy was
47 in The Plank
as 'Van Driver at Timber Yard'.
Mon, Dec 17 1979
Poster of I'm Not Feeling Myself Tonight
I'm Not Feeling Myself Tonight
Brian Murphy was
43 in I'm Not Feeling Myself Tonight
as 'Caretaker'.
Sun, Feb 15 1976
Poster of Man About the House
Man About the House
Brian Murphy was
42 in Man About the House
as 'George'.
Sun, Dec 22 1974
Poster of The Ragman's Daughter
The Ragman's Daughter
Brian Murphy was
39 in The Ragman's Daughter
as 'Tony's father'.
Sat, Jan 01 1972
Poster of The Boy Friend
The Boy Friend
Brian Murphy was
39 in The Boy Friend
as 'Peter'.
Thu, Dec 16 1971
Poster of The Devils
The Devils
Brian Murphy was
38 in The Devils
as 'Adam'.
Fri, Jul 16 1971
Poster of Vacant Possession
Vacant Possession
Brian Murphy was
34 in Vacant Possession
as 'Fletcher'.
Mon, Dec 12 1966
Poster of San Ferry Ann
San Ferry Ann
Brian Murphy was
32 in San Ferry Ann
as 'Englishman at Garage'.
Thu, Jul 01 1965
Poster of The Diary of a Nobody
The Diary of a Nobody
Brian Murphy was
32 in The Diary of a Nobody
as 'Mr. Gowing'.
Sat, Dec 12 1964
Poster of Comedy Workshop: Love and Maud Carver
Comedy Workshop: Love and Maud Carver
Brian Murphy was
31 in Comedy Workshop: Love and Maud Carver
as 'Guardsman / Tramp'.
Fri, Jun 05 1964
Poster of Sparrows Can't Sing
Sparrows Can't Sing
Brian Murphy was
30 in Sparrows Can't Sing
as 'Jack'.
Tue, Mar 26 1963

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Plebs
Plebs
Brian Murphy was
80+ in Plebs
as 'Victor'.
First Air Date
Mon, Mar 25 2013
Poster of The Café
The Café
Brian Murphy was
79+ in The Café
as 'Jack Dobson'.
First Air Date
Wed, Nov 23 2011
Poster of Cash in the Celebrity Attic
Cash in the Celebrity Attic
Brian Murphy was
75+ in Cash in the Celebrity Attic
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 07 2008
Poster of Hustle
Hustle
Brian Murphy was
71+ in Hustle
as 'Larry'.
First Air Date
Tue, Feb 24 2004
Poster of The Catherine Tate Show
The Catherine Tate Show
Brian Murphy was
71+ in The Catherine Tate Show
as 'Neville'.
First Air Date
Mon, Feb 16 2004
Poster of The Booze Cruise
The Booze Cruise
Brian Murphy was
70+ in The Booze Cruise
as 'Maurice'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 07 2003
Poster of Mrs Merton and Malcolm
Mrs Merton and Malcolm
Brian Murphy was
66+ in Mrs Merton and Malcolm
as ''.
First Air Date
Mon, Feb 22 1999
Poster of Sunburn
Sunburn
Brian Murphy was
66+ in Sunburn
as 'Sid Dawson'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 16 1999
Poster of Jonathan Creek
Jonathan Creek
Brian Murphy was
64+ in Jonathan Creek
as 'Ken Speed'.
First Air Date
Fri, May 09 1997
Poster of Sooty & Co.
Sooty & Co.
Brian Murphy was
60+ in Sooty & Co.
as ''.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 06 1993
Poster of Wizadora
Wizadora
Brian Murphy was
60+ in Wizadora
as ''.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 05 1993
Poster of Casualty
Casualty
Brian Murphy was
53+ in Casualty
as 'Walter Burnley'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 06 1986
Poster of Lame Ducks
Lame Ducks
Brian Murphy was
52+ in Lame Ducks
as ''.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 22 1984
Poster of The Incredible Mr Tanner
The Incredible Mr Tanner
Brian Murphy was
48+ in The Incredible Mr Tanner
as ''.
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 19 1981
Poster of Butterflies
Butterflies
Brian Murphy was
46+ in Butterflies
as ''.
First Air Date
Fri, Nov 10 1978
Poster of George and Mildred
George and Mildred
Brian Murphy was
43+ in George and Mildred
as 'George Roper'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 06 1976
Poster of Man About the House
Man About the House
Brian Murphy was
40+ in Man About the House
as ''.
First Air Date
Wed, Aug 15 1973
Poster of Last of the Summer Wine
Last of the Summer Wine
Brian Murphy was
40+ in Last of the Summer Wine
as 'Alvin, Himself'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 04 1973
Poster of Callan
Callan
Brian Murphy was
34+ in Callan
as ''.
First Air Date
Sat, Jul 08 1967
Poster of Six
Six
Brian Murphy was
32+ in Six
as ''.
First Air Date
Sat, Dec 12 1964
Poster of Z-Cars
Z-Cars
Brian Murphy was
29+ in Z-Cars
as ''.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 02 1962
Poster of The Avengers
The Avengers
Brian Murphy was
28+ in The Avengers
as 'Haslam'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 07 1961
Poster of Dixon of Dock Green
Dixon of Dock Green
Brian Murphy was
22+ in Dixon of Dock Green
as 'Percy Sinclair'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jul 09 1955
Poster of Pond Life
Pond Life
Brian Murphy will be
91+ in Pond Life
as ''.
First Air Date
Unreleased