Bill Treacher

Bill Treacher

Known For

The Musketeer

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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Movies Featuring Bill Treacher

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Coming Home (2009)

as Father Alistair
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Wendy Richard: A Life on the Box (2001)

as Arthur Fowler (archive footage) (uncredited)
My Brother David

My Brother David (1989)

as Arthur Fowler (EastEnders - Archive footage)(Uncredited)
Pop Pirates

Pop Pirates (1984)

as Mr Carpenter
Dinner at the Sporting Club

Dinner at the Sporting Club (1978)

as Benham's Coach (uncredited)