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 Barry-Murphy a 2–2 draw with Wrexham. This made them the first club to score 1,000 goals in all four tiers of the league. On June 16, 2010 Barry-Murphy agreed terms with Rochdale and signed a four-year contract in July. He scored his first and so far only goal for Rochdale in a 3–1 defeat at MK Dons on 5 November 2011. Barry-Murphy is currently the club's first team coach, as well as retaining his registration as the club's senior outfield player. He is son of the Gaelic footballer and hurling player Jimmy Barry-Murphy. Brian Barry-Murphy Brian Barry-Murphy (born 27 July 1978)