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 Murphy (actor) ITV comedy "The Booze Cruise", playing Maurice. He also appeared as Frank Dobson in "The Cafe" from 2011 and 2013. Murphy's second wife is "Hi-de-Hi!" actress Linda Regan; they live in Kent. Murphy has two adult children, Trevor and Kevin, from his first marriage. His grandson is the playwright Martin Murphy, whose play "Manor" was performed at the Tristan Bates Theatre in Covent Garden in 2010, and his second cousin is actor Benjayx Murphy. From October 1987 to July 1991, Murphy played Ernest Bond in BBC Radio 4's drama series "Citizens". Brian Murphy (actor) Brian Trevor John Murphy (born 25