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Derek Thompson

Derek Thompson

Birthday: 1948-04-04 | Place of Birth: 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 since 1986. 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. 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.

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Known For

Acting

Year
Title

Role

1998
Resurrection Man

as    Herbie Ferguson

1985
Wild Geese II

as    Hourigan

1982
The Long Good Friday

as    Jeff

1980
The Gentle Touch

as    Detective Sergeant Jimmy Fenton

1979
Yanks

as    Ken

1965
Gonks Go Beat

as    Singer (Derek and Elaine)