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 (politician) 2006 federal election where he succeeded Claudette Bradshaw. Prior to being elected mayor, he served on city council from 1992 to 1998. In the leadership election called to replace Paul Martin as leader of the Liberal Party, he supported Bob Rae. Murphy was re-elected in the 2008 federal election. In the 2011 election, he was defeated by Conservative Robert Goguen. 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