Derek Thompson
Actor
Known for
Derek Thompson is a solid British actor who has built a career out of volume and reliability. His credits include 'Casualty'. Drama runs through the whole list. 19 credits across 61 years give an idea of the pace. In visibility terms the filmography peaks with 'The Long Good Friday' and the role of Jeff.
Derek Thompson
Actor
Derek Thompson is a solid British actor who has built a career out of volume and reliability. His credits include 'Casualty'. Drama runs through the whole list. 19 credits across 61 years give an idea of the pace. In visibility terms the filmography peaks with 'The Long Good Friday' and the role of Jeff.
TV Shows (9 titles)
Plays Charlie Fairhead
Casualty
1986
Plays DS Jimmy Fenton
The Gentle Touch
1980
Plays Frank Crossan
The Price
1985
Plays Harry Moon
Rock Follies
1976
Plays Robin Graham
Blue Lights
2023
Plays Billy Downes
Harry's Game
1982
Plays Charlie Fairhead
Holby Blue
2007
Plays Wyatt
Bergerac
1981
Plays Harry
Minder
1979
Plays Gordon Spencer
Vera
2011
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Wild Geese II
Full Filmography 19
Vera
Gordon Spencer
2025Season 14
Blue Lights
Robin Graham
2024Season 2
Penny From Heaven
Homeless Man
2017
Holby Blue
Charlie Fairhead
2007Season 1
Resurrection Man
Herbie Ferguson
1998
Fighting Back
Bruce Curran
1986
Wild Geese II
Hourigan
1985
The Price
Frank Crossan
1985
The Price
Frank Crossan · 6 episodes
1985–
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Derek Thompson and where are they from?
Derek Thompson is 78 years old, born on April 4, 1948 in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
What are the most famous roles of Derek Thompson?
Derek Thompson is best known for roles in The Long Good Friday, Yanks, Wild Geese II.
How many movies has Derek Thompson been in?
Over a 61-year career (since 1965), Derek Thompson has appeared in 10 movies and 9 TV shows.
What was Derek Thompson's first movie?
The career of Derek Thompson began with Gonks Go Beat (1965).
What is Derek Thompson's most recent movie or series?
Derek Thompson's most recent release is Blue Lights, which premiered on March 27, 2023.
What TV shows has Derek Thompson appeared in?
On television, Derek Thompson has appeared in Vera, Blue Lights, Casualty, Holby City.
Derek Thompson
1948-04-04 · Belfast, Northern Ireland
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.