
Brian Murphy
Known for Acting · 57 credits
- Born
- 1932-09-25
- Died
- 2025-02-02
- Place of birth
- Ventnor, Isle of Wight, England, UK
- Also known as
- Brian Trevor John Murphy
Biography
Brian Trevor John Murphy (25 September 1932 – 2 February 2025) was an English actor and comedian, best known as the henpecked husband George Roper in the popular sitcom Man About the House and its spin-off series George and Mildred, and Stan the shop owner in the children's series Wizadora.
Known For
TV Shows (29)

Casualty
1986
as Walter Burnley

The Avengers
1961
as Haslam

Z-Cars
1962

Hustle
2004
as Larry

Last of the Summer Wine
1973
as Alvin

Jonathan Creek
1997
as Ken Speed

Dixon of Dock Green
1955
as Percy Sinclair
Drama 61-67
1961
as Nick

Plebs
2013
as Victor

Callan
1967

George and Mildred
1976
as George Roper

Sooty & Co.
1993

Man About the House
1973
as George Roper

The Catherine Tate Show
2004
as Neville

Sunburn
1999
as Sid Dawson

Pond Life
1996

The Misfit
1970
as The Drunk

Butterflies
1978
Cash in the Celebrity Attic
2008
as Self
Wizadora
1993

The Café
2011
as Jack Dobson

The Moonstone
1972
as Septimus Luker
Six
1964

The Booze Cruise
2003
as Maurice
Baker's Half-Dozen
1967
as Taffy / Ernie Dexter / Barman / Tom Parker / Capt. Skelton

Mrs Merton and Malcolm
1999

Lame Ducks
1984
L For Lester
1982
as Lester Small
The Incredible Mr Tanner
1981
Movies (28)

The Devils
1971
as Adam

The Plank
1979
as Van Driver at Timber Yard

Sparrows Can't Sing
1963
as Jack

The Booze Cruise II: The Treasure Hunt
2005
as Maurice Stringer

Man About the House
1974
as George Roper

Run For Your Wife
2012
as Allotment Man

The Boy Friend
1971
as Peter

A Gentleman's Game
2002
as Brian Seaman

George & Mildred
1980
as George Roper

The Diary of a Nobody
1964
as Mr. Gowing

Last Of The Summer Wine: 30 Years Of Laughs
2022
as Self

Room 36
2005
as George Roberts

The Ragman's Daughter
1972
as Tony's father
A Sound from the Sea
1970
as Driver

Black Jack
1981
as Archibald

The Estate
2011
as Geoff

I'm Not Feeling Myself Tonight
1976
as Caretaker

The Booze Cruise
2003
as Maurice
Comedy Workshop: Love and Maud Carver
1964
as Guardsman / Tramp

San Ferry Ann
1965
as Englishman at Garage

The Booze Cruise III: The Scattering
2006
as Maurice

The Mumbo Jumbo
2000
as Mr. Tipple

One Foot in the Grave: The Man Who Blew Away
1994
as Mr Foskett

It's Your Move
1982
as Chauffeur

Vacant Possession
1966
as Fletcher

Grave Tales
2011
as Arthur

On Your Way, Riley!
1985
as Arthur Lucan

Man About the House: 50 Years of Laughs
2023
as Self/Archive Footage
About Brian Murphy
Brian Trevor John Murphy (25 September 1932 – 2 February 2025) was an English actor and comedian, best known as the henpecked husband George Roper in the popular sitcom Man About the House and its spin-off series George and Mildred, and Stan the shop owner in the children's series Wizadora. With 57 credits spanning from 1955 to 2023, Brian Murphy has appeared in 28 films and 29 TV shows.
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Most Popular Brian Murphy Movies
- The Devils (1971) — as Adam
- The Plank (1979) — as Van Driver at Timber Yard
- Sparrows Can't Sing (1963) — as Jack
- The Booze Cruise II: The Treasure Hunt (2005) — as Maurice Stringer
- Man About the House (1974) — as George Roper
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