who is the ray brooks

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Who Is the Ray Brooks

He was more than just a voice on screen

A man born by seaside in Brighton

A soul shaped by stories and silent strength

The Brighton Star

Ray Brooks came into the world on 20 April 1939 in Brighton Sussex

He emerged into acting and became the face and voice of a generation

A Voice That Became Magic

He narrated Mr Benn the gentle animated hero whose adventures began with the words as if by magic

Thirteen episodes, replayed for twenty one years imprinted in childhood memory

A Career of Depth and Grit

He became Reg in Cathy Come Home Ken Loach’s powerful drama about homelessness and social conscience

He turned that sudden fame into decades of roles across television films and voice-over work

From Soaps to Stage ray brooks

He was one of the few actors to appear in both Coronation Street and EastEnders

He starred as Joe Macer in EastEnders and his roles ranged across The Avengers, Danger Man, Daleks’ Invasion Earth and the Palme d’Or-winning film The Knack… and How to Get It

A Private Man with Deep Roots

He valued family Fulham Football Club and the quiet charm of Brighton

He spent his final years quietly battling dementia and passed away on 9 August 2025 aged 86 surrounded by loved ones

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