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Mike Reid

British actor (1940-2007) · United Kingdom · On the map · Actors · Died at 67

Michael Reid 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.

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A typical day, 30 days to 18 September 2026

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2007Died29 July 20072006The Secret ShowSeries2005Moussaka & ChipsFilm, Shalom Godsall2003Oh Marbella!Film, Jack Winter2001Making 'Snatch'Film1998Mike Reid - Alive & KiddingFilm1997UnderworldSeriesMike Reid - Some of That!Film, 19971996Mike Reid Live at the Queen VicFilm1994Pussy in BootsFilm1992Mike Reid: Live - UncensoredFilm1988Michael Barrymore's Saturday Night OutSeries1986Cinderella: The Shoe Must Go OnFilm, Major D'Omo1985EastEndersSeries, Frank Butcher1980Noah's CastleSeries, Vince Holloway1979MinderSeries, Vernon1972Steptoe & SonFilm, Compere1971The ComediansSeries1968CillaSeries1966Doctor Who: The War MachinesFilm, Soldier1965Dr. Who and the DaleksFilm, Thal (uncredited)1955The Sooty ShowSeries, Banana Briggs1940Born19 January 1940

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  • Snatch 2000
  • The Dirty Dozen 1967
  • Dr. Who and the Daleks 1965

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Television 14

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About this person

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Actors
Type
Actor
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1940 to 2007 · aged 67

In the same film or series as Mike

Ron MoodyAlso in Moussaka & Chips (2005)Tom BellAlso in Oh Marbella! (2003)Barrie InghamAlso in Dr. Who and the Daleks (1965)Veronica CarlsonAlso in The Magnificent Two (1967)Derek NimmoAlso in Mister Ten Per Cent (1967)Stuart CooperAlso in The Dirty Dozen (1967)