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Acting
Eric Allan
Eric Allan is best known for Sherlock Holmes, EastEnders, House of Cards and Emmerdale. Eric Allan was born on March 8, 1940. Eric Allan died on February 8, 2026 at the age of 85.
- Born
- March 8, 1940
- Died
- February 8, 2026 (85 years old)
Biography
Eric Allan was a British actor best known for appearing in several productions by Mike Leigh and for playing countryman Bert Fry on the Radio 4 soap The Archers from 1996 to 2021.
Known for
Filmography
- 1994The KnockDavid Archer
- 1993Peak PracticeBill Rawlings
- 1992HeartbeatPublican
- 1990House of CardsAdrian Shepherd
- 1988The Play on OneLen
- 1985EastEndersOlder Prison Officer
- 1985Screen TwoSuperintendent
- 1985Theatre NightOld Man
- 1985Hold the Back PageReg Prosser
- 1984Sherlock HolmesBreckendridge
- 1984The Adventures of Sherlock HolmesBreckendridge
- 1981BergeracPeter Retford
- 1976The New AvengersPenrose
- 1974PlayhousePeter Mountjoy
- 1972EmmerdaleFrank Blakey
- 1972New Scotland YardLee Collins
- 1965Thirty-Minute TheatreVinty
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Eric Allan been in?
Eric Allan is best known for Sherlock Holmes, EastEnders, House of Cards and Emmerdale.
When was Eric Allan born?
Eric Allan was born on March 8, 1940.
How old is Eric Allan?
Eric Allan died on February 8, 2026 at the age of 85.
Updated: October 27, 2026 ·