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.
Known for
Acting35
tvCooper & Fry
2025
Sam Beeley
tvSherlock & Daughter
2025
Tomkins
tvThe Scavengers
2024
Daideo (voice)
tvThe Hardacres
2024
Dr Mason
movieA Merry Scottish Christmas
2023
Angus Ryan
movieThe Cellar
2022
John Fetherson (Voice)
movieThe Green Knight
2021
Lord in Waiting
tvNormal People
2020
Lecturer
tvModern Love
2019
Taxi Driver
movieSweetness in the Belly
2019
Immigration Officer
tvResistance
2019
Albert Saunders
movieIn for the Kill
2019
Narrator
movieFrank
2014
Paramedic
tvLife of Crime
2013
Paul Reid
tvVikings
2013
First Saxon Noble / Noble 2 / Saxon Noble / Ealdorman 2
movieLoving Miss Hatto
2012
Detective
tvTitanic: Blood and Steel
2012
Committee Member (uncredited) / Committee Member
movieHouse of Boys
2009
Frank's Father
movieBecoming Jane
2007
Mr. Curtis
movieGirl with a Pearl Earring
2003
Griet's Father
tvMurphy's Law
2001
Jarvis
movieWhen Brendan Met Trudy
2000
Male Choristor
movieSt. Ives
1998
Gautier
movieBlack Velvet Band
1997
Shut-Eye
tvCoogan's Run
1995
Great Bear
movieBrave
1994
Premier Boelgaxof (archive footage)
tvHeartbeat
1992
Larry Dobson
movieHardware
1990
Premier Boelgaxof
movieThe Love Child
1988
Barman
tvEastEnders
1985
Rod / Rod Norman
Writing2
Crew1
movieBlack Velvet Band
1997
Creator