Brian Murphy, an English actor and comedian best known for his roles in the ’70s sitcoms “Man About the House” and “George and Mildred,” died on Sunday. He was 92.
Murphy’s agent confirmed the news to the BBC, calling him a “joyful and profoundly good-hearted man.” His wife, “Hi-de-Hi” star Linda Regan, posted a photo of them embracing on X with the caption: “My love for you will never die. Rip sweetheart.”
Born on the Isle of Wight on Sept. 25, 1932, Murphy completed military service at Raf Northwood before pursuing acting and becoming a member of Joan Littlewood’s legendary Theatre Workshop. After nabbing several guest appearances on spy series like “The Avengers” and “Callan” as well as police procedurals “Z-Cars” and “Dixon of Dock Green,” Murphy was cast in “Man About the House.”
The sitcom ran from 1973 to 1976 and starred Murphy as George Roper, a lazy landlord who allows a...
Murphy’s agent confirmed the news to the BBC, calling him a “joyful and profoundly good-hearted man.” His wife, “Hi-de-Hi” star Linda Regan, posted a photo of them embracing on X with the caption: “My love for you will never die. Rip sweetheart.”
Born on the Isle of Wight on Sept. 25, 1932, Murphy completed military service at Raf Northwood before pursuing acting and becoming a member of Joan Littlewood’s legendary Theatre Workshop. After nabbing several guest appearances on spy series like “The Avengers” and “Callan” as well as police procedurals “Z-Cars” and “Dixon of Dock Green,” Murphy was cast in “Man About the House.”
The sitcom ran from 1973 to 1976 and starred Murphy as George Roper, a lazy landlord who allows a...
- 2/4/2025
- by Ellise Shafer
- Variety Film + TV
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