Brian Murphy (actor) Brian Murphy (actor) Brian Trevor John Murphy (born 25 September 1932) is an English actor and comedian, best known as the henpecked husband George Roper in the popular sitcom "Man About the House" and its spin-off series "George and Mildred", and as Alvin Smedley in "Last of the Summer Wine". Murphy was born in Ventnor, Isle of Wight, the son of Gerald, a grocer's assistant and Mabel Murphy, both of whom later became restaurateurs. His two brothers Ken and Eric were killed during active service in the Second World War. He was called up to do his national service at
Brian Doyle-Murray TV series "Between Brothers" from 1997 to 1999. He played studio head and Greg Warner's (Anthony Clark) boss George Savitsky on "Yes Dear". He played Shawn Spencer's grandfather on the episode "The Old and the Restless" on the USA Network TV series "Psych", with an uncredited cameo in the sixth season. He had a recurring role as Mr. Ehlert, owner of the car dealership where Frankie Heck works on the ABC-TV series "The Middle". He co-starred on the TBS sitcom on "Sullivan & Son," where he played the foul-mouthed Hank Murphy. He currently appears in 'Lodge 49' on the AMC