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Mike Reid

Acting · Born January 19, 1940 · Hackney, London, England, UK

Michael Reid (19 January 1940 – 29 July 2007) was an English comedian, actor, author and occasional television presenter. He played the role of Frank Butcher in the soap opera EastEnders and hosted the children's game show Runaround. He was known for his gravelly voice and strong London accent.

Movies with Mike Reid

• Snatch (2000) — Doug The Head
• The Dirty Dozen (1967) — Sergeant at War Games HQ (uncredited)
• Dr. Who and the Daleks (1965) — Thal (uncredited)
• Jack Said (2009) — Guv'nor
• Doctor Who: Dimensions in Time (1993) — Frank Butcher
• Mister Ten Per Cent (1967) — Doorman (uncredited)
• Doctor Who: The War Machines (1966) — Soldier
• Oh Marbella! (2003) — Jack Winter
• Steptoe & Son (1972) — Compere
• Cinderella: The Shoe Must Go On (1986) — Major D'Omo
• The Magnificent Two (1967) — Train Guard (uncredited)
• Making 'Snatch' (2001) — Self

TV shows with Mike Reid

• EastEnders (1985) — Frank Butcher
• The Comedians (1971)
• Underworld (1997)
• Yus, My Dear (1976) — Benny Briggs