Michael Melia
Michael Melia (born 1945) is an established British actor best known for his work on television. He appeared as Queen Vic landlord Eddie Royle in BBC One soap opera EastEnders between 1990 and 1991. Melia was born in Berkshire and attended St Mary's College, Strawberry Hill, the oldest Roman Catholic college in England. Before taking up acting he was a teacher. At one stage he ran a bar in Spain and thought about applying for a pub tenancy in England. However the idea was vetoed by his wife, former actress turned teacher, Celia Melia.
Filmography (37 titles)
7.3ShowNew Tricks
Vernon Murnaghan · 2004
8.7ShowDaylight Robbery
Donald · 1999
7.0ShowDangerfield
D.I. Frank Dagley · 1995
6.9ShowThe Detectives
Brian · 1993
7.6ShowMaigret
1992
6.5ShowIn Suspicious Circumstances
Freddie Mills · 1991
MovieSweet Nothing
Dustman · 1990
MovieHere Is the News
Det. Sgt. Good · 1989
9.0ShowShadow of the Noose
Henry Stephens · 1989
6.3ShowCampion
'Sock' Petrie · 1989
4.9MovieThe Girl in a Swing
Policeman · 1988
Reasonable Force
DCI 'Rubber Heels' · 1988
6.7ShowAfter Henry
Barman · 1988
7.7ShowLondon's Burning
1986
MovieBlake's 7: Aftermath
Federation Trooper · 1986
6.3MovieCar Trouble
Fireman · 1986
6.0MovieChristmas Present
Hammonds Security Guard · 1985
6.0ShowC.A.T.S. Eyes
Bert Black · 1985
4.2ShowEastEnders
Eddie Royle · 1985
6.6ShowDempsey and Makepeace
Paul Marshall · 1985
6.5ShowTravelling Man
Police Sergeant · 1984
6.8ShowThe Bill
1984
6.5ShowDiana
Sgt Bowles · 1984
The Hard Word
Barry Edwards · 1983
7.5MovieDoctor Who: The Visitation
Terileptil Leader · 1982
7.2ShowThe Chinese Detective
1981
7.2ShowThe Gentle Touch
1980
Fox
Hough · 1980
7.2ShowMinder
Freddie · 1979
6.8ShowTales of the Unexpected
Detective Sergeant · 1979