Chris McHallem
Acting
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.
Filmography 35
Movies (21)
A Merry Scottish Christmas2023Angus Ryan
The Cellar2022John Fetherson (Voice)
The Green Knight2021Lord in Waiting
Forever in My Heart2019Paul
Sweetness in the Belly2019Immigration Officer
In for the Kill2019Narrator
Frank2014Paramedic
Loving Miss Hatto2012Detective
House of Boys2009Frank's Father
Sherlock Holmes and the Baker Street Irregulars2007Footman
Becoming Jane2007Mr. Curtis
Breakfast on Pluto2005Punter
Girl with a Pearl Earring2003Griet's Father
When Brendan Met Trudy2000Male Choristor
St. Patrick: The Irish Legend2000Auxilius
St. Ives1998Gautier
Black Velvet Band1997Shut-Eye
Brave1994Premier Boelgaxof (archive footage)
Edward II1991Thug
Hardware1990Premier Boelgaxof
The Love Child1988Barman
Shows (14)
Cooper & Fry2025Sam Beeley
Sherlock & Daughter2025Tomkins
The Scavengers2024Daideo (voice)
The Hardacres2024Dr Mason
Normal People2020Lecturer
Modern Love2019Taxi Driver
Resistance2019Albert Saunders
Life of Crime2013Paul Reid
Vikings2013First Saxon Noble
Titanic: Blood and Steel2012Committee Member (uncredited)
Murphy's Law2001Jarvis
Coogan's Run1995Great Bear
Heartbeat1992Larry Dobson
EastEnders1985Rod