Derek Martin
Derek Martin (born Derek William Rapp; 11 April 1933) is an English actor, known for his role as Charlie Slater on the BBC soap opera EastEnders from 2000 to 2011, with brief appearances in 2013 and 2016.
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| Full name at birth | Derek William Rapp
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| Claim to fame | Eastenders
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| Date of birth | 11 April 1933
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| Place of birth | Bow, East London, England
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- Was in attendance at the funeral of his former "EastEnders" (1985) co-star Wendy Richard (9 March 2009).
- His hobbies include bowling, cricket and golf.
- Is an avid supporter of Chelsea Football Club.
- Began his career in show business as a stunt man, but after breaking his collar bone during a horse-riding stunt in "Elizabeth R" (1971) he quit and decided to become an actor.
- Was offered the roles of Den Watts and Frank Butcher in "EastEnders" (1985), but he turned both down. Leslie Grantham (Den) Mike Reid (Frank) were cast instead.
Derek Martin is known for his role in the TV series 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (2012) as Self.
He is also known for his role in the TV series Pointless Celebrities (2010) as Self - Contestant.
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