
Actor
Chris McHallem
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.
Acting

Vikings
First Saxon Noble · 2013

Normal People
Lecturer · 2020

Becoming Jane
Mr. Curtis · 2007

Frank
Paramedic · 2014

The Green Knight
Lord in Waiting · 2021

Girl with a Pearl Earring
Griet's Father · 2003

Breakfast on Pluto
Punter · 2005

Modern Love
Taxi Driver · 2019

The Cellar
John Fetherson (Voice) · 2022

Hardware
Premier Boelgaxof · 1990

Sherlock & Daughter
Tomkins · 2025

Heartbeat
Larry Dobson · 1992

Forever in My Heart
Paul · 2019

Titanic: Blood and Steel
Committee Member (uncredited) · 2012

Edward II
Thug · 1991

A Merry Scottish Christmas
Angus Ryan · 2023

The Hardacres
Dr Mason · 2024

Murphy's Law
Jarvis · 2001

Sweetness in the Belly
Immigration Officer · 2019

Cooper & Fry
Sam Beeley · 2025

House of Boys
Frank's Father · 2009

EastEnders
Rod · 1985

Sherlock Holmes and the Baker Street Irregulars
Footman · 2007

Life of Crime
Paul Reid · 2013

