Ray Brooks
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.
Filmography (59 titles)
MovieOn Location: The Carry Ons
Giorgio (archive footage) (uncredited) · 2001
7.0ShowGrowing Pains
Tom Hollingsworth · 1992
The World of Eddie Weary
Alex Conway/Eddie Weary · 1990
Running Wild
Max Wild · 1987
Open Air
1986
4.2ShowEastEnders
Joseph "Joe" Macer · 1985
7.3ShowThe Pickwick Papers
Narrator · 1985
7.3ShowBig Deal
Robby Box · 1984
MovieOffice Romances
Gordon Spelle · 1983
6.9ShowDalgliesh
Henry Kerrison · 1983
6.5ShowDeath of an Expert Witness
Dr. Henry Kerrison · 1983
5.3ShowWogan
Self · 1982
8.0MovieSome of Your Bits Ain't Nice!
Narrator (voice) · 1982
7.7ShowThe Paul Daniels Magic Show
Self · 1979
8.0MovieA Touch of the Tiny Hacketts
Raymond Collis · 1978
5.8MovieThat's Carry On!
Giorgio (archive footage) (uncredited) · 1977
7.1ShowRumpole of the Bailey
Tony Timson · 1975
5.9MovieHouse of Whipcord
Tony · 1974
Oranges and Lemons
Douglas Sewell · 1973
5.8MovieAssassin
Craig · 1973
MovieThe Middle-of-the-Road Roadshow for All the Family
Peter Queech · 1973
4.4MovieTiffany Jones
Guy · 1973
Black and Blue
Peter Queech · 1973
5.6MovieBaffled!
George Tracewell · 1973
MovieA Thinking Man as Hero
Steve Abelman · 1973
6.3MovieCarry On Abroad
Giorgio · 1972
6.3MovieAlice's Adventures in Wonderland
5 of Spades · 1972
5.7MovieThe Flesh and Blood Show
Mike · 1972
Late Night Theatre
Albert Peacock · 1972
7.0MovieThe Cherry Orchard
Yasha · 1971