Ray Brooks
Known for Acting · 59 credits
- Born
- 1939-04-20
- Died
- 2025-08-09
- Place of birth
- Brighton, East Sussex, England, UK
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. 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
TV Shows (34)
EastEnders
1985
as Joseph "Joe" Macer
The Avengers
1961
as Farrington
Wogan
1982
as Self
Play for Today
1970
as Raymond Collis
The Wednesday Play
1964
as Reg
BBC Play of the Month
1965
as Yasha
Open Air
1986
Thirty-Minute Theatre
1965
as Ron Baxter / The Man
Theatre 625
1964
as Philip / Albert Smith
Rumpole of the Bailey
1975
as Tony Timson
Gideon's Way
1965
as Frank Romano
The Expert
1968
as Eric Redmond
The Paul Daniels Magic Show
1979
as Self
ITV Saturday Night Theatre
1969
as Dennis
Doomwatch
1970
as Geoff Harker
Dalgliesh
1983
as Henry Kerrison
Taxi!
1963
as Terry Mills
Big Deal
1984
as Robby Box
Black and Blue
1973
as Peter Queech
Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased)
1969
as Marty
Armchair Theatre
1956
as Paul
Taxi!
1963
as Terry Mills
Late Night Theatre
1972
as Albert Peacock
The Pickwick Papers
1985
as Narrator
Boy Meets Girl
1967
as Bruce / Clive
Death of an Expert Witness
1983
as Dr. Henry Kerrison
Growing Pains
1992
as Tom Hollingsworth
King Rollo
Mickey Dunne
1967
as Fred
Trapped
1967
as Ray
Mr. Benn
1971
as Narrator
It's a Woman's World
1964
as Casanova
Running Wild
1987
as Max Wild
Oranges and Lemons
1973
as Douglas Sewell
Movies (25)
House of Whipcord
1974
as Tony
Some People
1962
as Johnnie
Tiffany Jones
1973
as Guy
Captured
1959
The Knack... and How to Get It
1965
as Tolen
Assassin
1973
as Craig
H.M.S. Defiant
1962
as Hayes
Office Romances
1983
as Gordon Spelle
Daleks' Invasion Earth: 2150 A.D.
1966
as David
The Flesh and Blood Show
1972
as Mike
That's Carry On!
1977
as Giorgio (archive footage) (uncredited)
Carry On Abroad
1972
as Giorgio
Cathy Come Home
1966
as Reg Ward
Play It Cool
1962
as Freddy
A Touch of the Tiny Hacketts
1978
as Raymond Collis
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
1972
as 5 of Spades
On Location: The Carry Ons
2001
as Giorgio (archive footage) (uncredited)
The Last Grenade
1970
as Lt. David Coulson
The World of Eddie Weary
1990
as Alex Conway/Eddie Weary
Baffled!
1973
as George Tracewell
A Thinking Man as Hero
1973
as Steve Abelman
The Cherry Orchard
1971
as Yasha
The Middle-of-the-Road Roadshow for All the Family
1973
as Peter Queech
Office Party
1971
as Paul
Some of Your Bits Ain't Nice!
1982
as Narrator (voice)
About 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 h… With 59 credits spanning from 1956 to 2001, Ray Brooks has appeared in 25 films and 34 TV shows.
Fans searching for Ray Brooks movies, Ray Brooks filmography, or the latest projects starring Ray Brooks can stream many of these titles on Bowood.TV, free and in HD, with no subscription required.
Most Popular Ray Brooks Movies
- House of Whipcord (1974) — as Tony
- Some People (1962) — as Johnnie
- Tiffany Jones (1973) — as Guy
- Captured (1959)
- The Knack... and How to Get It (1965) — as Tolen
Where to Watch Ray Brooks Films
Most Ray Brooks movies and series are available to stream on Bowood.TV in full HD, completely free and without signup. Browse the complete filmography above to jump directly to any title. For more films and the latest web series featuring Ray Brooks, check our movies catalogue and browse page.