Ray Brooks
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Born April 20, 1939·Died August 9, 2025 (at 86)·Brighton, East Sussex, England, UK·Male
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.
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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.
Known for
the most rated titles across all credits
Filmography
59 credits across 59 titlesActing
55 creditsAs self
4 creditsTalk shows, festival coverage and documentary appearances, kept out of the acting list.
