
Frank Mills
Known for Acting ยท 105 credits
- Born
- 1927-04-11
- Died
- 2021-02-11
- Place of birth
- Peckham, London, England, UK
Biography
Prolific film and television actor. Best known for playing Betty Turpin's second husband on Coronation Street.
Known For
TV Shows (70)

Midsomer Murders
1997
as Fred Rodale / Ted / Ezra

Coronation Street
1960
as Billy Williams / Ivor Mortlake

Play for Today
1970
as Ashford / Mr. James / Hampshire

Sherlock Holmes
1984
as Peterson

The Avengers
1961
as F. Harrap

Crown Court
1972
as Reginald Barton / Gerald Simmons

Heartbeat
1992
as Albert Potter / Wilfred Sedman

Minder
1979
as Harry Martin / Len

Peak Practice
1993
as Eric Johnson

Screen Two
1985
as Farmer Edwards

Playhouse
1974
as Mr. Weaver / Father / Beryl's dad

The Bill
1984
as Mr. Cooper / Mr. Wood / Roger Darling / Harry Spring / Kenny Chalker

The Wednesday Play
1964
as Prison Gate Officer

Foyle's War
2002
as Michael Brown

BBC2 Play of the Week
1977
as Judge Thorbeck

New Tricks
2004
as Derek Rodger

Bergerac
1981
as Arthur Osman

The Sweeney
1975
as Len Holmes

Dixon of Dock Green
1955
as Milkman / Powell / Fred Young / Mr. Fitch / Tom - Shipping Clerk / Charlie Elgin

All Creatures Great and Small
1978
as Farmer Ingledew

Rumpole of the Bailey
1975
as Figgis 'Fig' Newton

Strangers
1978
as Governor
Sunday-Night Play
1960
as Photographer

Lovejoy
1986
as Mr. Catchpole

The Chief
1990
as Norman Green

Justice
1971
as Dave Fletcher

Centre Play
1973
as Jack

The Expert
1968
as Cmdr. Jennings

Hetty Wainthropp Investigates
1996
as Frank Wainthropp

ScreenPlay
1986
as Mr. Wilson

The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes
1971
as Polton

Softly Softly: Task Force
1969
as Prison Governor / Walter Dale

The Onedin Line
1971
as Dr. MacWhirter

The Main Chance
1969
as Joe Brown

Budgie
1971
as Landlord

Cardiac Arrest
1994
as Alf Grocott

The Gentle Touch
1980
as Mr Coombs

New Scotland Yard
1972
as Barrett / George Onslow

The Last Detective
2003
as Albert Bing

Redcap
1964
as Medical Officer

A Ghost Story for Christmas
1971
as Mr. Tyson
Jubilee 1977
1977
as Sam

Fall of Eagles
1974
as A.F. Trepov

Bill Brand
1976
as Paxton

Campion
1989
as Scatty Williams

South of the Border
1988
as Stan

Miss Marple: A Pocketful of Rye
1985
as Mr. Crump

The Frighteners
1972
as Husband

Home to Roost
1985
as Job Centre Assistant

Villains
1972
as Billy Hepton

Mitch
1984
as Stan Garske

Big Deal
1984
as Gil Roach

Out
1978
as Vic Lee

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
1984
as Peterson

By the Sword Divided
1983
as Matthew Saltmarsh

The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby
2001
as Arthur Gride

Flambards
1979
as Fowler

Bedtime Stories
1974
as Mr Mills

Bust
1987
as Mallory
El C.I.D.
1990
as Lloyd
Movies (35)

Oliver Twist
2005
as Elderly Officer

Stuart: A Life Backwards
2007
as Stuart's Granddad

Rough Cut
1980
as Passport Clerk

Redemption
1991
as Arthur Whadcoat

The Man with the Golden Arm
1955
as Street Vagrant (uncredited)

The Missionary
1982
as Sir Cyril Everidge

Kipper
1977
as Jack

Witness for the Prosecution
1982
as Chief Inspector Hearne

The Set-Up
1949
as Photographer (uncredited)

Freedom of the Dig
1978
as Hughes

Champions
1984
as Charles

Exploits at West Poley
1985
as Ned Jones

The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby
2001
as Arthur Gride

The Cage
1983
as Mr Adams

The Young Poisoner's Handbook
1995
as Uncle Jack

Three Men in a Boat
1975
as River Hand

True Patriot
1977
as Judge Thorbeck

The Vanishing Army
1978
as Hampshire

Country
1981
as Ashford

Mrs Caldicot's Cabbage War
2003
as Leslie

The Grudge Fight
1981
as Beryl's Dad

The Burston Rebellion
1985
as Farmer Edwards

Closing Numbers
1993
as Frank

The Pigeon Fancier
1971
as Club Secretary

Chariot of Fire
1970
as Prison Gate Officer

Diane
1975
as Weaver

Bodywork
2001
as Sydney Greengrass

Butterflies Don't Count
1978
as Mr. James

The Glitterball
1977
as Supermarket Manager

The Many Lives of Albert Walker
2002
as Brig. Kilroy

Keeping in Touch
1982
as Father

The Treasure of Abbot Thomas
1974
as Mr. Tyson / Father Dominic
Age of Hypocrisy
1977
as Sam

Doctor Who: Terror of the Autons
1971
as Radio Telescope Director
Starlings
1988
as Mr Wilson
About Frank Mills
Prolific film and television actor. Best known for playing Betty Turpin's second husband on Coronation Street. With 105 credits spanning from 1949 to 2007, Frank Mills has appeared in 35 films and 70 TV shows.
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Most Popular Frank Mills Movies
- Oliver Twist (2005) โ as Elderly Officer
- Stuart: A Life Backwards (2007) โ as Stuart's Granddad
- Rough Cut (1980) โ as Passport Clerk
- Redemption (1991) โ as Arthur Whadcoat
- The Man with the Golden Arm (1955) โ as Street Vagrant (uncredited)
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