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Derek Thompson

Bio: 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
Born: Sun, Apr 04 1948
Birthplace: Belfast, Northern Ireland
Derek Thompson is 76 years old
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Poster of Penny From Heaven
Penny From Heaven
Derek Thompson was
68 in Penny From Heaven
as 'Homeless Man'.
Sun, Jan 01 2017
Poster of Resurrection Man
Resurrection Man
Derek Thompson was
49 in Resurrection Man
as 'Herbie Ferguson'.
Fri, Feb 13 1998
Poster of Fighting Back
Fighting Back
Derek Thompson was
38 in Fighting Back
as 'Bruce Curran'.
Mon, Aug 04 1986
Poster of Wild Geese II
Wild Geese II
Derek Thompson was
37 in Wild Geese II
as 'Hourigan'.
Fri, Oct 18 1985
Poster of The Price
The Price
Derek Thompson was
36 in The Price
as 'Frank Crossan'.
Thu, Jan 10 1985
Poster of The Long Good Friday
The Long Good Friday
Derek Thompson was
32 in The Long Good Friday
as 'Jeff'.
Sat, Nov 01 1980
Poster of Breaking Glass
Breaking Glass
Derek Thompson was
32 in Breaking Glass
as 'Andy'.
Wed, Oct 01 1980
Poster of Yanks
Yanks
Derek Thompson was
31 in Yanks
as 'Ken'.
Sat, Sep 01 1979
Poster of The Danedyke Mystery
The Danedyke Mystery
Derek Thompson was
31 in The Danedyke Mystery
as 'Tom Richards'.
Sun, Jun 03 1979
Poster of Me! I'm Afraid of Virginia Woolf
Me! I'm Afraid of Virginia Woolf
Derek Thompson was
30 in Me! I'm Afraid of Virginia Woolf
as 'Skinner'.
Sat, Dec 02 1978
Poster of A Photograph
A Photograph
Derek Thompson was
28 in A Photograph
as 'Chet'.
Tue, Mar 22 1977
Poster of Gonks Go Beat
Gonks Go Beat
Derek Thompson was
17 in Gonks Go Beat
as 'Singer (Derek and Elaine)'.
Mon, May 24 1965

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Blue Lights
Blue Lights
Derek Thompson was
74+ in Blue Lights
as 'Robin Graham'.
First Air Date
Mon, Mar 27 2023
Poster of Holby Blue
Holby Blue
Derek Thompson was
59+ in Holby Blue
as 'Charlie Fairhead'.
First Air Date
Tue, May 08 2007
Poster of Holby City
Holby City
Derek Thompson was
50+ in Holby City
as 'Charlie Fairhead'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 12 1999
Poster of Casualty
Casualty
Derek Thompson was
38+ in Casualty
as 'Charlie Fairhead'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 06 1986
Poster of The Price
The Price
Derek Thompson was
36+ in The Price
as 'Frank Crossan'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 10 1985
Poster of Brookside
Brookside
Derek Thompson was
34+ in Brookside
First Air Date
Tue, Nov 02 1982
Poster of Harry's Game
Harry's Game
Derek Thompson was
34+ in Harry's Game
as 'Billy Downes'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 25 1982
Poster of Bergerac
Bergerac
Derek Thompson was
33+ in Bergerac
as 'Wyatt'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 18 1981
Poster of The Gentle Touch
The Gentle Touch
Derek Thompson was
32+ in The Gentle Touch
as 'Detective Sergeant Jimmy Fenton'.
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 11 1980
Poster of Minder
Minder
Derek Thompson was
31+ in Minder
as 'Harry'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 29 1979
Poster of Rock Follies
Rock Follies
Derek Thompson was
27+ in Rock Follies
First Air Date
Tue, Feb 24 1976