7.9
TV
Acting
Michael Melia
- Born
- (age 81)
- Birthplace
- Eton, Buckinghamshire, England, UK
- Credits
- 38 titles
Biography
Michael Melia (born 1945) is an established British actor best known for his work on television. He appeared as Queen Vic landlord Eddie Royle in BBC One soap opera EastEnders between 1990 and 1991.
Melia was born in Berkshire and attended St Mary's College, Strawberry Hill, the oldest Roman Catholic college in England. Before taking up acting he was a teacher. At one stage he ran a bar in Spain and thought about applying for a pub tenancy in England. However the idea was vetoed by his wife, former actress turned teacher, Celia Melia.
Signature work
Known For
7.9
TV
4.3
TV
EastEnders
6.3
Movie
Juggernaut
7.3
TV
New Tricks
6.8
TV
Tales of the Unexpected
7.3
TV
Blake's 7
6.8
TV
The Bill
6.8
TV
Dempsey and Makepeace
7.2
TV
Minder
8.1
TV
The Sweeney
7.1
TV
Rumpole of the Bailey
6.9
TV
The Detectives
7.6
TV
Maigret
4.9
Movie
The Girl in a Swing
6.5
TV
Campion
7.2
TV
The Gentle Touch
7.7
TV
London's Burning
6.7
TV
After Henry
Acting credits 38
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | New Tricks TV | Vernon Murnaghan (1 ep) |
| 1999 | Daylight Robbery TV | Donald (1 ep) |
| 1995 | Dangerfield TV | D.I. Frank Dagley (20 ep) |
| 1993 | The Detectives TV | Brian (1 ep) |
| 1992 | Maigret TV | (1 ep) |
| 1991 | In Suspicious Circumstances TV | Freddie Mills (1 ep) |
| 1990 | Sweet Nothing Film | Dustman |
| 1989 | Here Is the News Film | Det. Sgt. Good |
| 1989 | Shadow of the Noose TV | Henry Stephens (1 ep) |
| 1989 | Campion TV | 'Sock' Petrie (2 ep) |
| 1988 | The Girl in a Swing Film | Policeman |
| 1988 | Reasonable Force Film | DCI 'Rubber Heels' |
| 1988 | After Henry TV | Barman (1 ep) |
| 1986 | London's Burning TV | (1 ep) |
| 1986 | Blake's 7: Aftermath Film | Federation Trooper |
| 1986 | Car Trouble Film | Fireman |
| 1985 | Christmas Present Film | Hammonds Security Guard |
| 1985 | C.A.T.S. Eyes TV | Bert Black (1 ep) |
| 1985 | EastEnders TV | Eddie Royle (42 ep) |
| 1985 | Dempsey and Makepeace TV | Paul Marshall (1 ep) |
| 1984 | Travelling Man TV | Police Sergeant (1 ep) |
| 1984 | The Bill TV | (2 ep) |
| 1984 | Diana TV | Sgt Bowles (1 ep) |
| 1983 | The Hard Word TV | Barry Edwards (6 ep) |
| 1982 | Doctor Who: The Visitation Film | Terileptil Leader |
| 1981 | The Chinese Detective TV | (2 ep) |
| 1980 | The Gentle Touch TV | (1 ep) |
| 1980 | Fox Film | Hough |
| 1979 | Minder TV | Freddie, Fletcher (1 ep) |
| 1979 | Tales of the Unexpected TV | Detective Sergeant (1 ep) |
| 1978 | Strangers TV | Supt Mitchell (1 ep) |
| 1978 | Blake's 7 TV | Federation Trooper (1 ep) |
| 1976 | When the Boat Comes In TV | (1 ep) |
| 1975 | Rumpole of the Bailey TV | Frank Armstrong (1 ep) |
| 1975 | The Sweeney TV | Rudd (1 ep) |
| 1974 | Juggernaut Film | Navigator |
| 1974 | Village Hall TV | Policeman (1 ep) |
| 1963 | Doctor Who TV | Terileptil (3 ep) |