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Mike Reid
Acting · 1940–2007 · Hackney, London, England, UK
Biography
Michael Reid (19 January 1940 – 29 July 2007) was an English comedian, actor, author and occasional television presenter. He played the role of Frank Butcher in the soap opera EastEnders and hosted the children's game show Runaround. He was known for his gravelly voice and strong London accent. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Known for
EastEnders
Frank Butcher
Minder
Vernon
Snatch
Doug The Head
The Sooty Show
Banana Briggs
The Detectives
Ronnie Richardson
Cilla
Self
Worzel Gummidge
Fairground Owner
The Dirty Dozen
Sergeant at War Games HQ (uncredited)
The Secret Show
2006
The Comedians
1971
Filmography
- 2022The Lock-InFrank Butcher
- 2009Jack SaidGuv'nor
- 2008Jack SaysThe Guv'nor
- 2008The Baron
- 2006The Secret Show
- 2005Moussaka & ChipsShalom Godsall
- 2003Oh Marbella!Jack Winter
- 2001Making 'Snatch'Self
- 2000SnatchDoug The Head
- 1998Mike Reid - Alive & KiddingSelf
- 1997Underworld
- 1997Mike Reid - Some of That!
- 1996Mike Reid Live at the Queen Vic
- 1994Pussy in Boots
- 1993Doctor Who: Dimensions in TimeFrank Butcher
- 1993Mike Reid: Live - Uncensored II
- 1993The DetectivesRonnie Richardson
- 1992Mike Reid: Live - Uncensored
- 1988Michael Barrymore's Saturday Night OutSelf
- 1986Cinderella: The Shoe Must Go OnMajor D'Omo
- 1985EastEndersFrank Butcher
- 1980Noah's CastleVince Holloway
- 1979MinderVernon
- 1979Worzel GummidgeFairground Owner
- 1976Yus, My DearBenny Briggs
- 1972Steptoe & SonCompere
- 1971The Comedians
- 1968CillaSelf
- 1967The Magnificent TwoTrain Guard (uncredited)
- 1967The Dirty DozenSergeant at War Games HQ (uncredited)
- 1967Mister Ten Per CentDoorman (uncredited)
- 1966Doctor Who: The War MachinesSoldier
- 1965Dr. Who and the DaleksThal (uncredited)
- 1955The Sooty ShowBanana Briggs
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