Man About The House and George and Mildred actor Brian Murphy, 92, dies

Man About The House and George and Mildred actor Brian Murphy, 92, dies

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Brian Murphy, a beloved actor and comedian, passed away at the age of 92.

The late actor was well-known for his roles in George and Mildred, George and the House, George and Mildred, and a number of ITV dramas and comedies in his later years.

On Sunday morning, Murphy passed away at his Kent residence. His friend and agent, Thomas Bowington, remembered him as a “joyful and profoundly good-hearted man”, praising his “talent and humanity”.

He leaves behind his wife, actress Linda Regan from Hi-de-Hi!, and their two sons. Remembering her late husband, Regan said: “I was lucky to have in my lifetime found my soulmate. Brian who I will love forever”.

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Early in his career, Murphy and Joan Littlewood shared a friendly working relationship. More recently, he graced our screens in episodes of BBC’s medical drama Holby City, The Catherine Tate Show and ITV’s Benidorm, as well as the comedy show Last of the Summer Wine.

Born on the Isle of Wight in 1932, Murphy’s acting journey began in the 1950s when he joined the groundbreaking Theatre Workshop. It was a collaborative effort between Gerry Raffles and Joan Littlewood, who both vowed to modernize the theatre and appeal to working-class audiences.

Murphy made his acting debut in her only feature film, Sparrows Can’t Sing, and he did so in numerous Shakespeare productions that Littlewood directed. In the 1970s, he is best remembered for his role in the ITV sitcom Man About the House, which explored the dynamics of a man and two women renting a flat.

Later, Murphy portrayed the henpecked George Roper in the TV series George and Mildred, and Yootha Joyce, a fellow Theatre Workshop actor, as his wife.

Paying tribute to Murphy on Twitter (X) this morning, one fan penned: “Saddened to hear of the dearh of Brian Murphy this morning. Such a skilled actor. Many of us laughed out loud as he performed his portrayal of George Roper. May he Rest in Peace”.

Filmmaker Simon Sherdian added: “I first met #BrianMurphy some 20 years ago, through my friend, the filmmaker Stanley Long. #ManAboutTheHouse was always my fave sitcom, so meeting him was a thrill. Brian was so gracious, eloquent, and incredibly friendly. You are aware of everything that has been said. #RIPBrianMurphy”.

Another fan wrote: “I’m sorry to hear of the passing of Brian Murphy. Such a skilled actor. He gave a strong performance that made many of us laugh while also portraying George Roper.

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Source: Mirror

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