Ray Brooks - Actor Profile

Ray Brooks

Acting
Updated: May 09, 2026
24Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 20, 1939
Birth Place: Brighton, East Sussex, England, UK

About Ray Brooks

Ray Brooks was a British actor famous for his role as the narrator in the classic children's cartoon series Mr Benn, for the films The Knack...And How To Get It, Daleks - Invasion Earth: 2150AD and Cathy Come Home, and for the TV series Big Deal and Growing Pains. In later years he played Joe Macer, the husband and murderer of Albert Square stalwart Pauline Fowler, in the BBC's long running soap opera EastEnders and has wrote several books, including his autobiography. He died at the age of 86 on 9th August 2025 following a short illness. He had been living with dementia in his final years.

Ray Brooks Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Ray Brooks reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 24 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Ray Brooks's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 29% of Ray Brooks's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Some of Your Bits Ain't Nice!, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Ray Brooks Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Ray Brooks's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Ray Brooks has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2001 On Location: The Carry Ons Giorgio (archive footage) (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1990 The World of Eddie Weary Alex Conway/Eddie Weary Hit Similar →
1983 Office Romances Gordon Spelle Flop Similar →
1982 Some of Your Bits Ain't Nice! Narrator (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1978 A Touch of the Tiny Hacketts Raymond Collis Super Hit Similar →
1977 That's Carry On! Giorgio (archive footage) (uncredited) Average Similar →
1974 House of Whipcord Tony Average Similar →
1973 Assassin Craig Average Similar →
1973 The Middle-of-the-Road Roadshow for All the Family Peter Queech Flop Similar →
1973 Tiffany Jones Guy Flop Similar →
1973 Baffled! George Tracewell Average Similar →
1972 Carry On Abroad Giorgio Average Similar →
1972 Alice's Adventures in Wonderland 5 of Spades Average Similar →
1972 The Flesh and Blood Show Mike Average Similar →
1971 The Cherry Orchard Yasha Hit Similar →
1971 Office Party Paul Flop Similar →
1970 The Last Grenade Lt. David Coulson Average Similar →
1966 Cathy Come Home Reg Ward Hit Similar →
1966 Daleks' Invasion Earth: 2150 A.D. David Average Similar →
1965 The Knack... and How to Get It Tolen Average Similar →
1962 Play It Cool Freddy Average Similar →
1962 Some People Johnnie Super Hit Similar →
1962 H.M.S. Defiant Hayes Hit Similar →
1959 Captured - Flop Similar →

Ray Brooks - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Ray Brooks?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ray Brooks is "Some of Your Bits Ain't Nice!" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Ray Brooks acted in?

Ray Brooks has been featured in at least 24 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Ray Brooks?

Other notable films include "A Touch of the Tiny Hacketts", "Some People", and "The Cherry Orchard".

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