Ben Roberts

Bennett Roberts (1 July 1950 – 7 June 2021) was a Welsh actor most famous for his portrayal of Chief Inspector Derek Conway in the ITV British television series The Bill. Early life Roberts was born in Bangor, Gwynedd on 1 July 1950. He attended Friars School and went on to study at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art in London, graduating in 1978. Career He was best known for playing Chief Inspector Derek Conway in The Bill between 1987 and 2002. Other numerous television appearances include The Professionals, Angels, The Queen's Nose, Doctors and Casualty.