Frank Mills

Acting

Frank Mills

Born 11 April 1927 · Peckham, London, England, UK · Died 11 February 2021 at 93

Prolific film and television actor. Best known for playing Betty Turpin's second husband on Coronation Street.

Known for

Highlights

Oliver Twist2005 · Film · Elderly Officer
Sherlock Holmes1984 · Series · Peterson
Midsomer Murders1997 · Series · Fred Rodale
Stuart: A Life Backwards2007 · Film · Stuart's Granddad
The Man with the Golden Arm1955 · Film · Street Vagrant (uncredited)
The Avengers1961 · Series · F. Harrap

Filmography

Movies

34 films

Stuart: A Life Backwards2007 · Film · Stuart's Granddad
Oliver Twist2005 · Film · Elderly Officer
Mrs Caldicot's Cabbage War2002 · Film · Leslie
The Many Lives of Albert Walker2002 · Film · Brig. Kilroy
Bodywork2001 · Film · Sydney Greengrass
The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby2001 · Film · Arthur Gride
The Young Poisoner's Handbook1995 · Film · Uncle Jack
Closing Numbers1993 · Film · Frank
Redemption1991 · Film · Arthur Whadcoat
The Burston Rebellion1985 · Film · Farmer Edwards
Exploits at West Poley1985 · Film · Ned Jones
Champions1984 · Film · Charles
The Tale of Beatrix Potter1983 · Film
The Cage1983 · Film · Mr Adams
Witness for the Prosecution1982 · Film · Chief Inspector Hearne
The Missionary1982 · Film · Sir Cyril Everidge
Keeping in Touch1982 · Film · Father
The Grudge Fight1981 · Film · Beryl's Dad
Country1981 · Film · Ashford
Rough Cut1980 · Film · Passport Clerk
The Vanishing Army1978 · Film · Hampshire
Butterflies Don't Count1978 · Film · Mr. James
Freedom of the Dig1978 · Film · Hughes
True Patriot1977 · Film · Judge Thorbeck
The Glitterball1977 · Film · Supermarket Manager
Kipper1977 · Film · Jack
Three Men in a Boat1975 · Film · River Hand
Diane1975 · Film · Weaver
The Treasure of Abbot Thomas1974 · Film · Mr. Tyson / Father Dominic
The Pigeon Fancier1971 · Film · Club Secretary
Doctor Who: Terror of the Autons1971 · Film · Radio Telescope Director
Chariot of Fire1970 · Film · Prison Gate Officer
The Man with the Golden Arm1955 · Film · Street Vagrant (uncredited)
The Set-Up1949 · Film · Photographer (uncredited)

Filmography

Series

67 shows

The Brief2004 · Series · Alfie
New Tricks2004 · Series · Derek Rodger
The Last Detective2003 · Series · Albert Bing
The Royal2003 · Series · Mr. Calder
Foyle's War2002 · Series · Michael Brown
The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby2001 · Series · Arthur Gride
Midsomer Murders1997 · Series · Fred Rodale
Hetty Wainthropp Investigates1996 · Series · Frank Wainthropp
The Gambling Man1995 · Series · Mr. Kean
Cardiac Arrest1994 · Series · Alf Grocott
Peak Practice1993 · Series · Eric Johnson
Heartbeat1992 · Series · Albert Potter
The Chief1990 · Series · Norman Green
Campion1989 · Series · Scatty Williams
South of the Border1988 · Series · Stan
The Franchise Affair1988 · Series · Albert
Bust1987 · Series · Mallory
ScreenPlay1986 · Series · Mr. Wilson
Farrington of the F.O.1986 · Series · Helmut Kessler
Lovejoy1986 · Series · Mr. Catchpole
Home to Roost1985 · Series · Job Centre Assistant
Miss Marple: A Pocketful of Rye1985 · Series · Mr. Crump
Screen Two1985 · Series · Farmer Edwards
The Bill1984 · Series · Mr. Cooper
Big Deal1984 · Series · Gil Roach
Mitch1984 · Series · Stan Garske
Sherlock Holmes1984 · Series · Peterson
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes1984 · Series · Peterson
By the Sword Divided1983 · Series · Matthew Saltmarsh
Bergerac1981 · Series · Arthur Osman
The Good Companions1980 · Series · Jimmy Nunn
The Gentle Touch1980 · Series · Mr Coombs
Minder1979 · Series · Harry Martin
Flambards1979 · Series · Fowler
Out1978 · Series · Vic Lee
Strangers1978 · Series · Governor
All Creatures Great and Small1978 · Series · Farmer Ingledew
BBC2 Play of the Week1977 · Series · Judge Thorbeck
Out of Bounds1977 · Series · Mr. Robson
Bill Brand1976 · Series · Paxton
Rentaghost1976 · Series · Cedric J. Fosdyke
Rumpole of the Bailey1975 · Series · Figgis 'Fig' Newton
The Sweeney1975 · Series · Len Holmes
Village Hall1974 · Series · Frank
Fall of Eagles1974 · Series · A.F. Trepov
Playhouse1974 · Series · Mr. Weaver
Bedtime Stories1974 · Series · Mr Mills
Centre Play1973 · Series · Jack
Crown Court1972 · Series · Reginald Barton
Villains1972 · Series · Billy Hepton
The Frighteners1972 · Series · Husband
New Scotland Yard1972 · Series · Barrett
A Ghost Story for Christmas1971 · Series · Mr. Tyson
The Onedin Line1971 · Series · Dr. MacWhirter
Justice1971 · Series · Dave Fletcher
The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes1971 · Series · Polton
Jamie1971 · Series · Tom Kennedy
Budgie1971 · Series · Landlord
Play for Today1970 · Series · Ashford
Softly Softly: Task Force1969 · Series · Prison Governor
The Main Chance1969 · Series · Joe Brown
The Expert1968 · Series · Cmdr. Jennings
Redcap1964 · Series · Medical Officer
The Wednesday Play1964 · Series · Prison Gate Officer
The Avengers1961 · Series · F. Harrap
Coronation Street1960 · Series · Billy Williams
Dixon of Dock Green1955 · Series · Milkman