Derek Thompson
Known for Acting · 26 credits
- Born
- 1948-04-04 (age 78)
- Place of birth
- Belfast, Northern Ireland
- Also known as
- Elain and Derek · Elaine and Derek
Biography
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 married the actress Dee Sadler in 1989, having met her filming an episode of Casualty in 1987. Together they have one son, Charlie. He has another son from his previous marriage to his first wife Christine.
Known For
TV Shows (12)
Casualty
1986
as Charlie Fairhead
Vera
2011
as Gordon Spencer
Holby City
1999
as Charlie Fairhead
Minder
1979
as Harry
Bergerac
1981
as Wyatt
Brookside
1982
Blue Lights
2023
as Robin Graham
The Gentle Touch
1980
as DS Jimmy Fenton
Holby Blue
2007
as Charlie Fairhead
Harry's Game
1982
as Billy Downes
Rock Follies
1976
as Harry Moon
The Price
1985
as Frank Crossan
Movies (14)
The Long Good Friday
1980
as Jeff
Yanks
1979
as Ken
Wild Geese II
1985
as Hourigan
Breaking Glass
1980
as Andy
Resurrection Man
1998
as Herbie Ferguson
Fighting Back
1986
as Bruce Curran
The Price
1985
as Frank Crossan
Penny From Heaven
2017
as Homeless Man
A Photograph
1977
as Chet
The Input Problem
as Ted
Me! I'm Afraid of Virginia Woolf
1978
as Skinner
Gonks Go Beat
1965
as Singer (Derek and Elaine)
The Danedyke Mystery
1979
as Tom Richards
Danny Boy
as Clive
About Derek Thompson
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… With 26 credits spanning from 1965 to 2023, Derek Thompson has appeared in 14 films and 12 TV shows.
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Most Popular Derek Thompson Movies
- The Long Good Friday (1980) — as Jeff
- Yanks (1979) — as Ken
- Wild Geese II (1985) — as Hourigan
- Breaking Glass (1980) — as Andy
- Resurrection Man (1998) — as Herbie Ferguson
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