Acting · London, England
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.
TVCooper & Fry
2025
as Sam Beeley
TVSherlock & Daughter
2025
as Tomkins
TVThe Scavengers
2024
as Daideo (voice)
TVThe Hardacres
2024
as Dr Mason
MovieA Merry Scottish Christmas
2023
as Angus Ryan
MovieThe Cellar
2022
as John Fetherson (Voice)
MovieThe Green Knight
2021
as Lord in Waiting
TVNormal People
2020
as Lecturer
TVModern Love
2019
as Taxi Driver
MovieForever in My Heart
2019
as Paul
MovieSweetness in the Belly
2019
as Immigration Officer
TVResistance
2019
as Albert Saunders
MovieIn for the Kill
2019
as Narrator
MovieFrank
2014
as Paramedic
TVLife of Crime
2013
as Paul Reid
TVVikings
2013
as First Saxon Noble
MovieLoving Miss Hatto
2012
as Detective
TVTitanic: Blood and Steel
2012
as Committee Member (uncredited)
MovieHouse of Boys
2009
as Frank's Father
MovieSherlock Holmes and the Baker Street Irregulars
2007
as Footman
MovieBecoming Jane
2007
as Mr. Curtis
MovieBreakfast on Pluto
2005
as Punter
MovieGirl with a Pearl Earring
2003
as Griet's Father
TVMurphy's Law
2001
as Jarvis
MovieWhen Brendan Met Trudy
2000
as Male Choristor
MovieSt. Patrick: The Irish Legend
2000
as Auxilius
MovieSt. Ives
1998
as Gautier
MovieBlack Velvet Band
1997
as Shut-Eye
TVCoogan's Run
1995
as Great Bear
MovieBrave
1994
as Premier Boelgaxof (archive footage)
TVHeartbeat
1992
as Larry Dobson
MovieEdward II
1991
as Thug
MovieHardware
1990
as Premier Boelgaxof
MovieThe Love Child
1988
as Barman
TVEastEnders
1985
as Rod
