Brian Murphy (actor) the lazy George Roper, whose wife, Mildred, was played by Yootha Joyce. Her domineering, social-climbing characteristic was a sharp contrast to George's desire for an easy and quiet life and the pairing was an instant hit. A contributing factor to their immediate chemistry was that they had been friends for many years. Aside from their Theatre Workshop years, Murphy also featured in "Sparrows Can't Sing" (1963) with Joyce and other Theatre Workshop colleagues. When "Man About The House" ended in 1976, a spin-off was created for Murphy and Joyce, entitled "George and Mildred". This ran for five series until 1979.
Brian Murphy (politician) Brian Murphy (politician) Brian Murphy, Q.C. (born March 17, 1961) is a former mayor of Moncton and was the Liberal Member of the House of Commons of Canada from Moncton—Riverview—Dieppe. After his term as mayor, he was succeeded by Lorne Mitton. Murphy was born in Moncton, New Brunswick. His family has produced a multitude of politicians, including his cousin Mike Murphy, the former Liberal MLA of Moncton North. Murphy was elected mayor in 1998, defeating the incumbent, and was acclaimed for re-election in 2001. He did not contest the 2004 municipal election. He was first elected to parliament in the