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person_profile-Derek Thompson

Derek Thompson Age: 77

Actor | Producer

Fullname:

Derek Thompson

Date of Birth:

Apr 04, 1948

Country of birth:

Northern Ireland

Biography of

Derek Thompson

    Derek Thompson (born 4 April 1948) is a Northern Irish actor, most notable for playing Charlie Fairhead in the long-running BBC television medical drama series Casualty since its first episode in 1986. In 2023, Thompson announced he was "hanging up Charlie's scrubs" after 37 years in the role, with his exit set to air in 2024. In 2017, it was revealed that this role has made Thompson the highest paid actor within the BBC with a salary of £350,000-£399,000 per annum. Prior to the lead role in Casualty he starred in several films including The Long Good Friday, TV series such as Harry's Game and The Gentle Touch and several celebrated stints at The National Theatre. As a musician, he was also part of a folk duo with his twin sister Elaine in the 1960s.

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Derek Thompson

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Filmography of

Derek Thompson

Found 9 Movies in total

Resurrection Man

Herbie Ferguson ( Actor )

... 1998

Wild Geese II

Hourigan ( Actor )

... 1985

The Price

Frank Crossan ( Actor )

... 1985

The Long Good Friday

Jeff ( Actor )

... 1980

Breaking Glass

Andy ( Actor )

... 1980

Yanks

Ken ( Actor )

... 1979

... 1978

A Photograph

Chet ( Actor )

... 1977

Gonks Go Beat

Singer (Derek and Elaine) ( Actor )

... 1965