Brian Murphy, who was best known for his role in the 1970s British sitcoms Man About the House and George and Mildred, has died at the age of 92, his agent has confirmed
Beloved actor and comedian Brian Murphy has passed away at the age of 92.
The late star was renowned for his roles in the 1970s British sitcoms Man About the House and George and Mildred.
Murphy died at his home in Kent on Sunday morning. His friend and agent, Thomas Bowington, remembered him as a “joyful and profoundly good-hearted man”, praising his “talent and humanity”.
He leaves behind his wife, actress Linda Regan from Hi-de-Hi!, and their two sons.
Murphy, who sadly passed away at his home in Kent on Sunday morning, had a close working relationship with theatre director Joan Littlewood early in his career. More recently, he graced our screens in episodes of BBC’s medical drama Holby City, The Catherine Tate Show and ITV’s Benidorm, as well as the comedy show Last of the Summer Wine.
Born on the Isle of Wight in 1932, Murphy’s acting journey began in the 1950s when he joined the groundbreaking Theatre Workshop. Founded by Joan Littlewood and her partner Gerry Raffles, it was committed to modernising theatre and reaching out to working-class audiences.
Murphy showcased his talent in many Shakespeare productions directed by Littlewood, and also starred in her only feature film, the kitchen sink comedy Sparrows Can’t Sing. He is best remembered for his role in Man About the House, an ITV sitcom that explored the dynamics of one man and two women sharing a flat in the 1970s.
He later starred in the spin-off George and Mildred, where Murphy portrayed the henpecked George Roper alongside fellow Theatre Workshop actress Yootha Joyce as his wife.
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