Ray Brooks

Biography

Ray Brooks was a British actor famous for his role as the narrator in the classic children's cartoon series Mr Benn, for the films The Knack...And How To Get It, Daleks - Invasion Earth: 2150AD and Cathy Come Home, and for the TV series Big Deal and Growing Pains. In later years he played Joe Macer, the husband and murderer of Albert Square stalwart Pauline Fowler, in the BBC's long running soap opera EastEnders and has wrote several books, including his autobiography. He died at the age of 86 on 9th August 2025 following a short illness. He had been living with dementia in his final years.

Filmografi

Some People1962 · JohnnieTiffany Jones1973 · GuyCaptured1959 · Assassin1973 · CraigHouse of Whipcord1974 · TonyOffice Romances1983 · Gordon SpelleDaleks' Invasion Earth: 2150 A.D.1966 · DavidH.M.S. Defiant1962 · HayesAlice's Adventures in Wonderland1972 · 5 of SpadesA Thinking Man as Hero1973 · Steve AbelmanCathy Come Home1966 · Reg WardThe Knack... and How to Get It1965 · TolenThe Cherry Orchard1971 · YashaPlay It Cool1962 · FreddyThat's Carry On!1977 · Giorgio (archive footage) (uncredited)Baffled!1973 · George TracewellA Touch of the Tiny Hacketts1978 · Raymond CollisThe Flesh and Blood Show1972 · MikeCarry On Abroad1972 · GiorgioThe World of Eddie Weary1990 · Alex Conway/Eddie WearyOn Location: The Carry Ons2001 · Giorgio (archive footage) (uncredited)Office Party1971 · PaulThe Middle-of-the-Road Roadshow for All the Family1973 · Peter QueechThe Last Grenade1970 · Lt. David Coulson