Michael Reid (19 January 1940 â€" 29 July 2007) was an English
comedian, actor, author and occasional television presenter from
London who is best remembered for playing the role of Frank Butcher in
EastEnders and hosting the popular children's TV show Runaround. He
was noted for his gravelly voice and strong London accent.Michael Reid
was born in Hackney in 1940, the son of Ellen Louvian (née Ives) and
Sidney Reid. The Blitz caused his family to move to Tottenham where he
attended Rowland Hill School.In 1958, he married his first wife Sheila
Axe; they had a daughter. They divorced in 1967, after which he
married his longtime live-in partner Shirley (née Allder) in 1971;
they had two sons and a daughter.
comedian, actor, author and occasional television presenter from
London who is best remembered for playing the role of Frank Butcher in
EastEnders and hosting the popular children's TV show Runaround. He
was noted for his gravelly voice and strong London accent.Michael Reid
was born in Hackney in 1940, the son of Ellen Louvian (née Ives) and
Sidney Reid. The Blitz caused his family to move to Tottenham where he
attended Rowland Hill School.In 1958, he married his first wife Sheila
Axe; they had a daughter. They divorced in 1967, after which he
married his longtime live-in partner Shirley (née Allder) in 1971;
they had two sons and a daughter.
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