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Biography
Born in 1960, Christopher McHallem is a British actor, writer, musician and director who began his career in 1977 with the punk rock/post-punk band the Transmitters under the pseudonym "Dexter O'Brian". He left the band shortly after its formation to pursue a career in acting and his best known role is arguably that of roadie Rod Norman in the BBC soap opera EastEnders from 1987 to 1990.
Filmography21 titles
Normal People
2020as Lecturer
2020as Lecturer
Vikings
2013as Ealdorman 2
2013as Ealdorman 2
The Hardacres
2024as Dr Mason
2024as Dr Mason
Black Velvet Band
1997as Shut-Eye
1997as Shut-Eye
Murphy's Law
2003as Jarvis
2003as Jarvis
Modern Love
2019as Taxi Driver
2019as Taxi Driver
Becoming Jane
2007as Mr. Curtis
2007as Mr. Curtis
Breakfast on Pluto
2005as Punter
2005as Punter
Heartbeat
1992as Larry Dobson
1992as Larry Dobson
Frank
2014as Paramedic
2014as Paramedic
Forever in My Heart
2019as Paul
2019as Paul
Sherlock & Daughter
2025as Tomkins
2025as Tomkins
The Green Knight
2021as Lord in Waiting
2021as Lord in Waiting
Girl with a Pearl Earring
2003as Griet's Father
2003as Griet's Father
The Cellar
2022as John Fetherson (Voice)
2022as John Fetherson (Voice)
Life of Crime
as Paul Reid
as Paul Reid
Sweetness in the Belly
2019as Immigration Officer
2019as Immigration Officer
A Merry Scottish Christmas
2023as Angus Ryan
2023as Angus Ryan
Edward II
1991as Thug
1991as Thug
House of Boys
2009as Frank's Father
2009as Frank's Father
EastEnders
1985as Rod
1985as Rod