Christopher Ellison

Acting Born Dec 16, 1946 London, England, UK 73 credits

Biography

Christopher Ellison works in acting. Born December 16, 1946 in London, England, UK. Archytele tracks 73 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Frequent co-stars

Tony Caunter 2 shared titles

Lewis Collins 1 shared title

Martin Shaw 1 shared title

Gordon Jackson 1 shared title

Bridget Brice 1 shared title

Steve Alder 1 shared title

Pamela Stephenson 1 shared title

Allan Surtees 1 shared title

Trevor Adams 1 shared title

Diana Weston 1 shared title

Career timeline

2021

The Ghosts of Borley Rectory

2018

Tango OneThe Krays: Dead Man WalkingKing of Crime

2017

We Still Steal the Old WayRatburger

2016

Bonded by Blood 2Mob Handed

2014

Jamaica InnWe Still Kill the Old Way

2013

Great ExpectationsPsychopath Night

2011

Celebrity Big Brother's Bit on the SideGreat Fire of London - The Untold Story

2010

BasementBonded by Blood

2004

Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares

2001

Celebrity Big BrotherJudge John DeedCombat Sheep

2000

Burnside

1997

Crime Traveller

1996

Ellington

1994

Ready, Steady, CookTwo Golden Balls

1993

The Detectives

1989

Birds of a FeatherScreen One

1988

BusterThe Most Dangerous Man in the World

1987

The Ruth Rendell Mysteries

1986

CasualtyCasualtyBreadBreadBrush Strokes

1985

Screen TwoDempsey and MakepeaceA.D.A.D.Three Up, Two Down

1984

The BillThe BillHammer House of Mystery and SuspenseFresh FieldsChance in a Million

1983

WidowsWidowsThe Falklands FactorMacbeth

1982

Shine on Harvey Moon

1981

BergeracNever the TwainWolcott

1980

The Gentle TouchLady Killers

1979

MinderLady Oscar

1978

Grange HillStrangersRosie Dixon - Night Nurse

1977

The ProfessionalsThe ProfessionalsBlind Man's Bluff

1975

The SweeneyKill Two Birds

1974

Ransom

Full Filmography

73 titles

The Ghosts of Borley Rectory (2021) as Basil Payne
Tango One (2018) as Terry James
The Krays: Dead Man Walking (2018) as Albert Donohue
King of Crime (2018) as Edward
We Still Steal the Old Way (2017) as Roy
Ratburger (2017) as Landlord
Bonded by Blood 2 (2016) as Trent
Mob Handed (2016) as The Father
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Jamaica Inn (2014)
We Still Kill the Old Way (2014) as Roy
Great Expectations (2013) as Magwitch
Psychopath Night (2013) as Narrator
Celebrity Big Brother's Bit on the Side (2011) as Self
Great Fire of London - The Untold Story (2011) as Narrator
Basement (2010) as The Professor
Bonded by Blood (2010) as Trent
Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares (2004) as Self
Celebrity Big Brother (2001) as Self
Judge John Deed (2001)
Combat Sheep (2001) as DI Hindle
Burnside (2000) as DCI Frank Burnside
Crime Traveller (1997)
Ellington (1996) as Ellington
Ready, Steady, Cook (1994) as Self - Guest
Two Golden Balls (1994) as Vince
The Detectives (1993) as Lomax
Birds of a Feather (1989) as Davey Cooper
Screen One (1989) as Vince
Buster (1988) as George
The Most Dangerous Man in the World (1988) as Ipekci
The Ruth Rendell Mysteries (1987) as Mr. Kirkpatrick
Casualty (1986) as Wayne Davisson
Casualty (1986) as Danny Weaver
Bread (1986) as DHSS Claimant
Bread (1986) as Mr. Wilson
Brush Strokes (1986) as Reg
Running Scared (1986) as Charlie Elkin
Screen Two (1985) as Telecom Engineer
Dempsey and Makepeace (1985) as Tommy
A.D. (1985) as Roman Soldier (uncredited)
A.D. (1985) as Calpurnius
Three Up, Two Down (1985) as Det. Sgt. Boxon
Unfair Exchanges (1985) as Telecom Engineer
The Bill (1984) as Frank Burnside
The Bill (1984) as D.I. Burnside
Hammer House of Mystery and Suspense (1984) as Drury
Fresh Fields (1984) as Policeman
Chance in a Million (1984) as Mr Hodgkiss
The Lonelyhearts Kid (1984) as Harris
Give My Regards to Broad Street (1984) as Rath’s Minder
Black Carrion (1984) as Sergeant Drury
Widows (1983)
Widows (1983) as Tony Fisher
The Falklands Factor (1983) as First M.P.
Macbeth (1983) as Captain
Shine on Harvey Moon (1982) as Albert
Bergerac (1981) as Corby
Never the Twain (1981) as Bernie Miller
Wolcott (1981) as DI Charlie Bonham
The Gentle Touch (1980)
Lady Killers (1980) as Detective Inspector Spooner
Minder (1979) as Charlie
Lady Oscar (1979) as Maximilien de Robespierre
Grange Hill (1978) as Minibus Driver
Strangers (1978) as Terence Wragby
Rosie Dixon - Night Nurse (1978) as Dr. Adam Quint
The Professionals (1977) as Biggs, CI5 Agent
The Professionals (1977) as Paul Coogan
Blind Man's Bluff (1977)
The Sweeney (1975) as Phillip Budd
Kill Two Birds (1975) as Denver
Ransom (1974) as Pete
Thriller (1973) as Denver

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Christopher Ellison best known for?

Christopher Ellison is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including We Still Steal the Old Way (2017), Celebrity Big Brother (2001), Judge John Deed (2001), The Detectives (1993).

When and where was Christopher Ellison born?

Christopher Ellison was born on December 16, 1946 in London, England, UK.

How many credits does Christopher Ellison have?

Christopher Ellison has accumulated over 73 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1973 to 2021.

What is Christopher Ellison's background in cinema and television?

Christopher Michael Ellison is a British actor from London. He is best known for his role as DCI Frank Burnside in the ITV police series The Bill and short-lived spin-off series Burnside.