Chris McHallem

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.

Movies & TV Shows

1. Vikings (2013) — First Saxon Noble
2. The Green Knight (2021) — Lord in Waiting
3. Frank (2014) — Paramedic
4. Girl with a Pearl Earring (2003) — Griet's Father
5. Normal People (2020) — Lecturer
6. Becoming Jane (2007) — Mr. Curtis
7. The Cellar (2022) — John Fetherson (Voice)
8. Breakfast on Pluto (2005) — Punter
9. Modern Love (2019) — Taxi Driver
10. Hardware (1990) — Premier Boelgaxof
11. EastEnders (1985) — Rod
12. Edward II (1991) — Thug
13. Sherlock & Daughter (2025) — Tomkins
14. A Merry Scottish Christmas (2023) — Angus Ryan
15. Forever in My Heart (2019) — Paul
16. House of Boys (2009) — Frank's Father
17. Sweetness in the Belly (2019) — Immigration Officer
18. Heartbeat (1992) — Larry Dobson
19. Titanic: Blood and Steel (2012) — Committee Member (uncredited)
20. Life of Crime (2013) — Paul Reid
21. Murphy's Law (2001) — Jarvis
22. Sherlock Holmes and the Baker Street Irregulars (2007) — Footman
23. The Hardacres (2024) — Dr Mason
24. St. Ives (1998) — Gautier
25. When Brendan Met Trudy (2000) — Male Choristor
26. Cooper & Fry (2025) — Sam Beeley
27. Resistance (2019) — Albert Saunders
28. Coogan's Run (1995) — Great Bear
29. Loving Miss Hatto (2012) — Detective
30. St. Patrick: The Irish Legend (2000) — Auxilius
31. Brave (1994) — Premier Boelgaxof (archive footage)
32. Black Velvet Band (1997) — Shut-Eye
33. The Love Child (1988) — Barman
34. In for the Kill (2019) — Narrator
35. The Scavengers (2024) — Daideo (voice)