Christopher Harper (actor)
Christopher Harper | |
|---|---|
| Born | 19 August 1977 London, England |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Known for | Nathan Curtis in Coronation Street |
| Spouse | |
Christopher William Harper (born 19 August 1977) is an English actor and director[failed verification] who played Nathan Curtis in ITV soap Coronation Street in a high profile teenage grooming and exploitation storyline.[1]
Television drama performances
Harper has appeared in British dramas including The Suspicions of Mr Whicher, Upstairs Downstairs, Life on Mars[citation needed] and most notably as playing Clifford Last, son of Victoria Wood's character Nella Last in ITV television film Housewife, 49.[2][3] He also starred as Trixie Franklin's brother Geoffrey in the series 12 finale of Call The Midwife. [4]
Stage performances
As a stage actor he has played Benedick in Much Ado About Nothing for Shakespeare's Globe Theatre,[5] a season of Sir Alan Aykbourn plays at The Royal & Derngate Theatre, Northampton (directed by Ayckbourn himself)[6] and many other plays at the Crucible Theatre,[7] Hampstead Theatre and The Old Vic, London.
Charity work
Harper has helped raise awareness of child sex abuse through charity work[8] and as patron for the charity Voicing CSA,[9] which helps adult survivors of child sexual abuse to speak out.
Personal life
He married actress Emily Bowker in 2013.[10] They live in London.
References
- ^ Brown, David (24 April 2017). "Coronation Street grooming drama: star Christopher Harper backs Barnardo's safety tips for teens". Radio Times.
- ^ Debnath, Neela (11 April 2017). "Coronation Street star Chris Harper hails screen mum Victoria Wood: 'She was incredible'".
- ^ "Housewife, 49 (TV Movie 2006)". IMDb.
- ^ "Call the Midwife - who plays Trixie's brother Geoffrey?". Radio Times. Retrieved 2023-02-27.
- ^ "Much Ado About Nothing on tour & at the Globe / Shakespeare's Globe". www.shakespearesglobe.com.
- ^ "Alan Ayckbourn's Official Website". manofthemoment.alanayckbourn.net.
- ^ "Christopher Harper » Eamonn Bedford Agency". www.eamonnbedford.com.
- ^ "Corrie's Chris Harper says abuse storyline 'isn't going to go away'". www.whatsontv.co.uk. 25 June 2017.
- ^ "Christopher Harper – Voicing CSA". Voicing CSA.
- ^ "Actors prepare for their biggest roles". The Times. 8 June 2013. Retrieved 25 July 2017.
