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Acting
Michael Elphick
Michael Elphick is best known for EastEnders, Coronation Street, Masada and David Copperfield. Michael Elphick was born on September 19, 1946. Michael Elphick died on September 7, 2002 at the age of 55.
- Born
- September 19, 1946
- Place of birth
- Chichester, Sussex, England, UK
- Died
- September 7, 2002 (55 years old)
Biography
Michael John Elphick was an English actor. Elphick was known in the UK for his trademark croaky voice and his work on British television, in particular his roles as the eponymous private investigator in the ITV series Boon and later Harry Slater in BBC's EastEnders.
Elphick struggled with a highly publicised addiction to alcohol; at the height of his problem he admitted to consuming two litres of spirits a day, which contributed towards his death from a heart attack in 2002.
Elphick struggled with a highly publicised addiction to alcohol; at the height of his problem he admitted to consuming two litres of spirits a day, which contributed towards his death from a heart attack in 2002.
Known for
Filmography
- 2001I Love 1980's
- 2000MetropolisAndrew Kaplan
- 1999David CopperfieldBarkis
- 1995Modern Times
- 1995DangerfieldBrian Taylor
- 1994PiratesChief Inspector Hornbeam
- 1993HarryHarry Salter
- 1991Pebble MillSelf
- 1991Murder Most HorridBill Todd
- 1991Stanley and the WomenBert Hutchinson
- 1986BoonKen Boon
- 1985Three Up, Two DownSam Tyler
- 1985Super GranRoly Roofless
- 1985Late StarterJack Owen
- 1985Jenny's WarSchumann
- 1985EastEndersHarry Slater
- 1984Pull The Other OneSidney Mundy
- 1984Oxbridge BluesCurly Bonaventura
- 1984The BillGeorge Stubbs
- 1983Auf Wiedersehen, PetMagowan
- 1983BloomfieldBilly Gibbs
- 1982Smiley's PeopleDetective Chief Inspector
- 1982Andy RobsonJack Carnaby
- 1982The Kenny Everett Television ShowVarious
- 1981Private SchulzGerhard Schulz
- 1981MasadaVettius
- 1981Roger Doesn't Live Here AnymoreStanley
- 1980CribbSol Herriott
- 1979ShoestringPete Johnson
- 1978HazellGriffiths
- 1978Send in the GirlsJimmy
- 1977The ProfessionalsSergeant Garbett
- 1977This Year Next YearJack Shaw
- 1977The Sunday DramaRalph Winters
- 1977Holding OnCharlie Wheelwright
- 1977The Sound of LaughterErnie Randle
- 1977PremiereHank
- 1976Laurence Olivier PresentsMichel
- 1976The Ghosts of Motley HallCaptain Narcissus Bullock
- 1975The SweeneyJimmy Fleet
- 1974PlayhouseFrank
- 1974The Nearly ManRon Hibbert
- 1973Orson Welles' Great MysteriesGorenflot
- 1973Second City FirstsPoliceman
- 1972Crown CourtSimon Chase
- 1972Country MattersJack
- 1972New Scotland YardAl Farmer
- 1972Adam SmithBen Davies
- 1972The Brothers2nd Patrolman
- 1971JusticePeter Rodwell
- 1970Play for TodayPeter
- 1970The MisfitMike Halloran
- 1970The Roads to FreedomLieutenant of Chasseurs
- 1970Albert and VictoriaNigel Godfrey
- 1969Department SPolice Motorcyclist (uncredited)
- 1969Parkin's PatchThomas
- 1969The Best Things In LifeJed Lucas
- 1969HadleighBrian Ainsworth
- 1967ITV PlayhouseNorma's friend
- 1960Coronation StreetDouglas Wormold
- 1956Armchair TheatreRobert Delmonds
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Michael Elphick been in?
Michael Elphick is best known for EastEnders, Coronation Street, Masada and David Copperfield.
When was Michael Elphick born?
Michael Elphick was born on September 19, 1946. (Chichester, Sussex, England, UK)
How old is Michael Elphick?
Michael Elphick died on September 7, 2002 at the age of 55.
Updated: November 1, 2026 ·