Billy Murray

Billy Murray

84 · Born: Oct 6, 1941

Personal Details

BornOct 6, 1941 Forest Gate, London, England, UK
Spouse
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  • Elaine ?

    ( Dec 6, 2025 to Dec 6, 2025 )

Biography

Billy Murray has been entertaining British television audiences for over thirty years, his impressive career spanning multiple decades.

He is perhaps most renowned for his iconic role as DS Don Beech in the ITV series The Bill, which premiered in 1984, and has also made notable appearances in the popular soap opera EastEnders, where he played the crime boss "Johnnie Allen" in 1985.

Murray's on-screen presence is often underrated, yet his charismatic demeanor and mannerisms have consistently brought depth and edge to the characters he portrays, making him a talented and versatile actor.

Interestingly, Murray was initially set to play the role of Derek "Del Boy" Trotter in the beloved comedy series Only Fools and Horses, but was replaced at the last minute by David Jason due to conflicting production schedules.

Throughout his extensive career, Murray has made guest appearances in numerous popular British dramas and comedies over the past two decades, making him a staple in the British television industry.

Notably, Murray is the proud father of actress Jaime Murray, who has gained recognition for her role as Stacie in the hit BBC 1 drama Hustle, which premiered in 2004.

Career

2022
Renegades
Renegades as Woody
Nemesis
Nemesis as John Morgan
2013
Airborne
Airborne as Cutter
Acceptance
Acceptance as Eric Williams
2011
2010
Stalker
Stalker as Robert Gainer
Dead Cert
Dead Cert as Dante Livenko
Freight
Freight as Gabe Taylor
2009
Doghouse
Doghouse as Colonel
2007
The Grey Man
The Grey Man as George Rowlands
2006
2005
Hell to Pay
Hell to Pay as Larry Malone
2000
Essex Boys
Essex Boys as Perry Elley
1995
EastEnders
EastEnders as Johnny Allen
1991
1980
McVicar
McVicar as Joey Davis
1970
Performance
Performance as Thug (uncredited)
1968
Carnage
Carnage as Rik
1967
Poor Cow
Poor Cow as Tom's Mate
1963
1962
The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner
The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner as Borstal Inmate (uncredited)