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Christopher Eccleston

Christopher Eccleston is a Salford-born British actor, with a career in theatre, film and television spanning over thirty years.

Christopher’s early television work included roles in Cracker, Hillsborough and Our Friends in The North, for which he received a BAFTA TV Award nomination. Christopher was also nominated in this category for his leading performance in The Second Coming.

In 2011, he won the Emmy for Best Performance by an Actor for his role in the TV crime-drama, Accused. Other starring credits include Flesh and Blood, The Shadowline, Lennon Naked, The Leftovers, The A Word, Come Home, Dodger and True Detective - Night Country opposite Jodie Foster.

Christopher's film career was launched in 1991's critically acclaimed Let Him Have It. Then, in 1994, he collaborated with the Academy Award-winning Danny Boyle on the director’s first feature, Shallow Grave which was closely followed by Jude. Other noted appearances include Elizabeth, 24 Hour Party People, 28 Days Later, Legend and The Young Woman And The Sea.

Christopher has appeared in a diverse range of theatrical productions, including Hamlet (West Yorkshire Playhouse), Miss Julie (Haymarket Theatre), Antigone (National Theatre) and the titular role in the RSC’s production of Macbeth. Most recently, he starred as Ebenezer Scrooge in the Old Vic’s acclaimed A Christmas Carol.

Christopher recently wrapped on feature films Chasing Millions, and About A Bell opposite Simon Callow and also just shot a role in Alice Birch’s directorial debut Sweetsick, opposite Cate Blanchett.

He can most recently be seen starring in Netflix’s psychological thriller series Unchosen and is currently shooting a series for Sky, Meantime.

Christopher's memoir ‘I Love The Bones of You’ was published in 2019. He is an ambassador for The Big Issue.