
Chris McHallem
Acting
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 (28)

TV
Cooper & Fry
2025
Actor: Sam Beeley

TV
Sherlock & Daughter
2025
Actor: Tomkins

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The Hardacres
2024
Actor: Dr Mason

A Merry Scottish Christmas
2023
Actor: Angus Ryan

The Cellar
2022
Actor: John Fetherson (Vo…

The Green Knight
2021
Actor: Lord in Waiting

TV
Normal People
2020
Actor: Lecturer

TV
Modern Love
2019
Actor: Taxi Driver

Forever in My Heart
2019
Actor: Paul

Sweetness in the Belly
2019
Actor: Immigration Office…

TV
Resistance
2019
Actor: Albert Saunders

Frank
2014
Actor: Paramedic

TV
Life of Crime
2013
Actor: Paul Reid

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Vikings
2013
Actor: First Saxon NobleActor: Noble 2+2

Loving Miss Hatto
2012
Actor: Detective

TV
Titanic: Blood and Steel
2012
Actor: Committee Member (…Actor: Committee Member

House of Boys
2009
Actor: Frank's Father

Sherlock Holmes and the Baker Street Irregulars
2007
Actor: Footman

Becoming Jane
2007
Actor: Mr. Curtis

Breakfast on Pluto
2005
Actor: Punter

Girl with a Pearl Earring
2003
Actor: Griet's Father

TV
Murphy's Law
2001
Actor: Jarvis

When Brendan Met Trudy
2000
Actor: Male Choristor

St. Ives
1998
Actor: Gautier

TV
Heartbeat
1992
Actor: Larry Dobson

Edward II
1991
Actor: Thug

Hardware
1990
Actor: Premier Boelgaxof

TV
EastEnders
1985
Actor: RodActor: Rod Norman
