
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.

EastEnders
TV • 1985

EastEnders
TV • 1985

Vikings
TV • 2013

Vikings
TV • 2013

Vikings
TV • 2013

Vikings
TV • 2013

Heartbeat
TV • 1992

Modern Love
TV • 2019

Murphy's Law
TV • 2001

Sherlock & Daughter
TV • 2025

Normal People
TV • 2020

Titanic: Blood and Steel
TV • 2012

Titanic: Blood and Steel
TV • 2012

The Hardacres
TV • 2024

The Green Knight
MOVIE • 2021

Resistance
TV • 2019

Girl with a Pearl Earring
MOVIE • 2003

Cooper & Fry
TV • 2025