The Art of Performance: A Profile of Charles De'Ath
Exploring the career trajectory and notable roles of a versatile English actor.
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Early Life and Education
Family Background
Charles Lawrence De'Ath was born in 1968. He is the son of Wilfred De'Ath, a notable figure whose own background and career are distinct. This familial connection provides an interesting context for Charles's own path into the performing arts.
Educational Foundation
De'Ath received his formative education at Woolverstone Hall School, located near Ipswich in Suffolk. He attended this institution from 1979 to 1984. Woolverstone Hall was a state-run boarding school operated by the Inner London Education Authority (ILEA), known for providing a structured academic environment.
Professional Career Overview
Occupation
Charles De'Ath is primarily recognized as an English film and television actor. His career spans several decades, showcasing his versatility across various genres and platforms.
Active Years
His professional career in acting commenced in 1994 and continues to the present day. This sustained engagement in the industry highlights a consistent presence and dedication to his craft.
Professional Nomenclature
Throughout his career, De'Ath has been credited under several variations of his name, reflecting common practices in the entertainment industry. These include Charles De'Ath, Charlie De'Ath, Charles De-Ath, and Charles Death. This variation is often seen as a way for actors to adapt their professional identity.
Selected Filmography
Feature Films and Television Movies
| Film | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
| 1994 | Fatherland | Fake Porter | |
| 1995 | Face to Face | Simon | |
| ID | Nik | ||
| Feast of July | Billy Swaine | ||
| 1996 | Different for Girls | Young Man at Gig | |
| 1999 | G:MT โ Greenwich Mean Time | Chris | |
| 2000 | Command Approved | Ships Officer | |
| Forgive and Forget | Alex | Credited as Charlie De'Ath | |
| Strong Language | Stuart | Credited as Charlie De'Ath | |
| Greenfingers | Julian | ||
| In His Life: The John Lennon Story | Peter Eckhorn | ||
| 2002 | Revenger's Tragedy | Sordido | |
| A Is for Acid | Sgt. Symes | ||
| 2003 | Loving You | Prosecutor | |
| 2005 | Harold the Amazing Contortionist Pig | Vet | |
| 2013 | Walking with the Enemy | Lt. Krieger | |
| 2018 | Where Hands Touch | SS Kruger | Credited as Charlie De'Ath |
Television Appearances
Series and Episodic Roles
| Television | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1995 | Wycliffe | Stephen Ling | One Episode: Four and Twenty Blackbirds |
| 1997 | A Touch of Frost | D.C. Collier | Two Episodes: Penny for the Guy and House Calls |
| Dangerfield | Gary Showcross | One Episode: Adam | |
| 1998 | The New Adventures of Robin Hood | Count Lucerne | One Episode: The Assassin |
| 1999 | Sunburn | Mark | One Episode |
| 2000 | City Central | Derek Reska | One Episode: Above and Beyond |
| Urban Gothic | Giles | One Episode: Vampirology | |
| Emmerdale | Daniel Dean | Three Episodes: Two in 1999, One in 2000 | |
| 2001 | As If | Philip | One Episode: Jaime's POV |
| 2002 | All About Me | Bank Manager | One Episode |
| 2003 | Mile High | Prince Bertil | One Episode |
| The Royal | Simon Wake-Palmer | One Episode: The Unbreakable Chain | |
| 2004 | The Courtroom | Trevor Wyatt | One Episode: Gastos |
| 2005 | Down to Earth | Richard Miller | One Episode: Ignorance is Bliss |
| 2007 | Bonkers | Mr. Linton | One Episode |
| The Bill | Miscellaneous Roles: 1993โ2007 | Four Episodes: Gone For a Soldier, Cold Calling credited as Charles Death, 197 and Getting Away with Murder | |
| The Last Detective | DS Pimlott: 2003โ2007 | Seventeen Episodes | |
| 2008 | Casualty | Simon (2001) and Doug Stanley (2008) | Two Episodes: Girl Power and Silent All These Years |
| Doctors | Richard Sutton (2001) and Charlie Driver (2008) | Two Episodes: Baby Be Mine: credited as Charles De-Ath and Everything Counts | |
| 2009 | Moving On | Sergeant Connelly | One Episode: The Butterfly Effect |
| Doctor Who | Adelaide's Father | One Episode: Autumn 2009 Special The Waters of Mars โ credited as Charlie De'Ath | |
| 2013โ2015 | WPC 56 | Sergeant Sidney Fenton | Three Series |
| 2014 | Waterloo Road | Vincent Wark | One Episode โ Bad Girl |
| That Day We Sang | Lionel | TV film | |
| Our Zoo | Land Agent | One Episode โ The Idea | |
| 2015 | Hollyoaks | Mr. Booth | Two Episodes โ 9 September 2015 and 10 September 2015 |
| EastEnders | DS Craig Pike, aka "Mystery Man" | ||
| 2020 | Vera | Tony Hinshaw | โThe Escape Turnโ (S10:E4) |
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