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Derek Thompson

Derek Thompson

Actor

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 for 37 years, from its first episode in 1986 to his final episode 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. Following his exit from the show, Thompson joined the cast of hit Northern Irish police drama Blue Lights for its second season. 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. He is married to the actress Dee Sadler and they have one son, Charlie.

Born: April 4, 1948 (Age 75) in Belfast, Northern Ireland

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Derek Thompson  Movies & TV Credits

Title Rating Job Role(s) Year
Movie
5.1
ActorHerbie Ferguson1998
Movie
4.2
ActorSinger (Derek and Elaine)1965
Movie
4.6
ActorHourigan1985
Movie
7.7
ActorJeff1980
Movie
6.5
ActorKen1979
Movie
7
ActorAndy1980
Movie
7.8
ActorChet1977
TV Show
6.3
ActorCharlie Fairhead
1320 Episodes
1986
TV Show
6.4
ActorDet. Sgt. Jimmy Fenton
1 Episode
1980-1984
TV Show
6
ActorCharlie Fairhead
2 Episodes
1999-2022
TV Show
6.6
ActorWyatt
1 Episode
1981-1991
TV Show
6.7
Actor1 Episode2007-2008
TV Show
6.4
Actor4 Episodes1982-2003
TV Show
7.6
ActorHarry
1 Episode
1979-1994
TV Show
6.7
ActorCharlie Fairhead
1 Episode
2007-2008
Limited Series
7.5
Actor12 Episodes1976-1976
Limited Series
7.8
ActorBilly Downes
3 Episodes
1982-1982
Title Rating Job Role(s) Year
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