Michael Elphick

Michael John Elphick was an English actor. Elphick was known in the UK for his trademark croaky voice and his work on British television, in particular his roles as the eponymous private investigator in the ITV series Boon and later Harry Slater in BBC's EastEnders.

Elphick struggled with a highly publicised addiction to alcohol; at the height of his problem he admitted to consuming two litres of spirits a day, which contributed towards his death from a heart attack in 2002.

Michael Elphick is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 14 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Modern Times (1995), Asterix and the Big Fight (1989), Withnail & I (1987), Valhalla (1986), Pirates (1986), Boon (1986), Hitler's SS: Portrait in Evil (1985), The Element of Crime (1984). The recorded credits span 1972 to 1995, including 10 movies and 4 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.