Bill Moores, a man with a unique surname, was born on October 16, 1934, to George and Lillian Moore, whose father's accidental addition of an extra "S" to the birth certificate resulted in the distinctive surname that would follow him throughout his life.
Moores spent his formative years in Old Swan and Huyton Quarry, before settling in Prescot, where he would eventually pass away on April 13, 2015, at the ripe age of 80.
Before making a name for himself in the world of entertainment, Moores honed his craft in local amateur dramatics, performing with the Rainhill Garrick Society and the Rainhill Amateur Operatic Society.
On television, he is perhaps best known for his long-running role as Cedric, the lovable but perpetually inebriated pub regular, in the popular Liverpool-set sitcom Watching, which aired from 1987 to 1993. His impressive repertoire also includes appearances in such notable productions as Our Day Out (1977),The Spongers (1978),The Muscle Market (1981),Boys from the Blackstuff (1982),No Surrender (1987),and Riff-Raff (1991).
In addition to his work in television and theater, Moores served as the head of the Liverpool division of the actors' union Equity for several years, a testament to his dedication to the craft and his commitment to supporting his fellow performers.
Outside of his work in the entertainment industry, Moores was a familiar face behind the counter at HLS Motor Factors on Warrington Road, Prescot, and KLS on Hall Lane, where he likely regaled customers with stories of his many adventures on stage and screen.
In his later years, Moores continued to share his passion for acting with others, touring retirement homes with an acting company and spreading joy and laughter to those in need of a good dose of entertainment.
