Mike Reid
Acting
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
Born: January 19, 1940
Place of Birth: Hackney, London, England, UK
Known For
Mike Reid - Alive & Kidding
Mike Reid's stand up performance at the Beck Theatre
Pussy in Boots
Based on the tale of "Puss in Boots", Pussy in Boots follows 'Pussy' as she searches for her pantomime Prince. The role of Pussy is played by the adult actress Cindy Milo. Pussy is helped to find her Prince by Big Dick Whittington (played by Reid) and a fairy godmother known as 'Wonder Woman' played by Windsor.
Cilla
A mostly live weekly entertainment show starring Cilla Black and her special guests.
The Secret Show
The Secret Show is a British animated show commissioned by BBC Worldwide in partnership with BBC Children's. Production of the show began in 2004 and first debuted in 2006. It currently airs on CBBC, ABC1, BBC One, BBC Kids, Teletoon+, MBC3, 2x2, Disney Channel Latin America, TVB Pearl, and TSR 2. It debuted on the American Nicktoons on January 20, 2007, and was later cancelled in 2011. It also used to air on Jetix Latin America
Snatch
Unscrupulous boxing promoters, violent bookies, a Russian gangster, incompetent amateur robbers, and supposedly Jewish jewellers fight to track down a priceless stolen diamond.
The Dirty Dozen
12 American military prisoners in World War II are ordered to infiltrate a well-guarded enemy château and kill the Nazi officers vacationing there. The soldiers, most of whom are facing death sentences for a variety of violent crimes, agree to the mission and the possible commuting of their sentences.
Doctor Who: The War Machines
The TARDIS arrives in London in 1966 and the First Doctor and Dodo visit the Post Office Tower. There they meet Professor Brett, whose revolutionary new computer WOTAN (Will Operating Thought ANalogue) can actually think for itself and is shortly to be linked up to other major computers around the world — a project overseen by civil servant Sir Charles Summer.
Underworld
A pair of unexceptional suburban siblings are drawn into a dark web of crime and danger.
Minder
Roguish comedy drama following the misadventures of small-time crook Arthur Daley.
The Detectives
The absurd adventures of two defective detectives, who - despite unbelievable incompetence - somehow manage to solve their cases (or be nearby when the cases are solved) and retain their jobs.
Filmography
as Frank Butcher
as Guv'nor
as Shalom Godsall
as Jack Winter
as Self
as Doug The Head
as Self
as Frank Butcher
as Ronnie Richardson
as Major D'Omo
as Frank Butcher
as Frank
as Vince Holloway
as Vernon
as Fairground Owner
as Benny Briggs
as Compere
as Self
as Train Guard (uncredited)
as Sergeant at War Games HQ (uncredited)
as Doorman (uncredited)
as Soldier
as Thal (uncredited)
as Banana Briggs