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Known For

Acting

Born

July 25, 1945 (age 80)

Place of Birth

Eton, Buckinghamshire, England, UK

Michael Melia

Biography

Michael Melia (born 1945) is an established British actor best known for his work on television. He appeared as Queen Vic landlord Eddie Royle in BBC One soap opera EastEnders between 1990 and 1991. Melia was born in Berkshire and attended St Mary's College, Strawberry Hill, the oldest Roman Catholic college in England. Before taking up acting he was a teacher. At one stage he ran a bar in Spain and thought about applying for a pub tenancy in England. However the idea was vetoed by his wife, former actress turned teacher, Celia Melia.

Filmography

2004TVNew Tricksas Vernon Murnaghan 1995TVDangerfieldas D.I. Frank Dagley 1993TVThe Detectivesas Brian 1992TVMaigret 1990FilmSweet Nothingas Dustman 1989FilmHere Is the Newsas Det. Sgt. Good 1989TVShadow of the Nooseas Henry Stephens 1989TVCampionas 'Sock' Petrie 1988FilmThe Girl in a Swingas Policeman 1988FilmReasonable Forceas DCI 'Rubber Heels'1988TVAfter Henryas Barman 1986TVLondon's Burning 1986FilmBlake's 7: Aftermathas Federation Trooper 1986FilmCar Troubleas Fireman 1985FilmChristmas Presentas Hammonds Security Guard 1985TVC.A.T.S. Eyesas Bert Black 1985TVEastEndersas Eddie Royle 1985TVDempsey and Makepeaceas Paul Marshall 1984TVTravelling Manas Police Sergeant 1984TVThe Bill 1982FilmDoctor Who: The Visitationas Terileptil Leader 1981TVThe Chinese Detective 1980TVThe Gentle Touch 1980FilmFoxas Hough 1979TVMinderas Freddie 1979TVTales of the Unexpectedas Detective Sergeant 1978TVStrangersas Supt Mitchell 1978TVBlake's 7as Federation Trooper 1976TVWhen the Boat Comes In 1975TVRumpole of the Baileyas Frank Armstrong 1975TVThe Sweeneyas Rudd 1974FilmJuggernautas Navigator 1963TVDoctor Whoas Terileptil