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.
Filmography16 titles
The Sweeney
Doctor Who
London's Burning
When the Boat Comes In
Maigret
New Tricks
Blake's 7
The Gentle Touch
Rumpole of the Bailey
The Bill
Tales of the Unexpected
Car Trouble
Juggernaut
Campion
The Girl in a Swing
EastEnders