Derek Thompson
Birthday: 1948-04-04 | Place of Birth: Belfast, Northern IrelandDerek 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)
