Chris McHallem
Known for: 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.
Filmography
Series
Vikings
First Saxon Noble
2013
Series
Vikings
Noble 2
2013
Series
Vikings
Saxon Noble
2013
Series
Vikings
Ealdorman 2
2013
Series
EastEnders
Rod
1985
Series
EastEnders
Rod Norman
1985
Series
Heartbeat
Larry Dobson
1992
Series
Modern Love
Taxi Driver
2019
Series
Normal People
Lecturer
2020
Series
Sherlock & Daughter
Tomkins
2025
Series
Murphy's Law
Jarvis
2001
Series
The Hardacres
Dr Mason
2024
Film
The Green Knight
Lord in Waiting
2021
Series
Titanic: Blood and Steel
Committee Member (uncredited)
2012
Series
Titanic: Blood and Steel
Committee Member
2012
Film
The Cellar
John Fetherson (Voice)
2022
Series
Resistance
Albert Saunders
2019
Film
Becoming Jane
Mr. Curtis
2007
Film
Girl with a Pearl Earring
Griet's Father
2003
Series
Coogan's Run
Great Bear
1995
Film
Breakfast on Pluto
Punter
2005
Film
Hardware
Premier Boelgaxof
1990
Series
Cooper & Fry
Sam Beeley
2025
Series
Life of Crime
Paul Reid
2013
Film
Sweetness in the Belly
Immigration Officer
2019
Film
Frank
Paramedic
2014
Series
The Scavengers
Daideo (voice)
2024
Film
Sherlock Holmes and the Baker Street Irregulars
Footman
2007
Film
Edward II
Thug
1991
Film
St. Ives
Gautier
1998
Film
House of Boys
Frank's Father
2009
Film
When Brendan Met Trudy
Male Choristor
2000
Film
Forever in My Heart
Paul
2019
Film
St. Patrick: The Irish Legend
Auxilius
2000
Film
Loving Miss Hatto
Detective
2012
Film
A Merry Scottish Christmas
Angus Ryan
2023
Film
Black Velvet Band
Shut-Eye
1997
Film
The Love Child
Barman
1988
Film
Brave
Premier Boelgaxof (archive footage)
1994
Film
In for the Kill
Narrator
2019