Christopher Ellison

Acting

Christopher Ellison

Born 16 December 1946 · London, England, UK · 79

Christopher Michael Ellison is a British actor from London. He is best known for his role as DCI Frank Burnside in the ITV police series The Bill and short-lived spin-off series Burnside.

Known for

Highlights

The Professionals1977 · Series · Biggs, CI5 Agent
Casualty1986 · Series · Wayne Davisson
The Sweeney1975 · Series · Phillip Budd
We Still Kill the Old Way2014 · Film · Roy
The Bill1984 · Series · Frank Burnside
Buster1988 · Film · George

Filmography

Movies

25 films

The Ghosts of Borley Rectory2021 · Film · Basil Payne
King of Crime2018 · Film · Edward
The Krays: Dead Man Walking2018 · Film · Albert Donohue
Tango One2018 · Film · Terry James
Ratburger2017 · Film · Landlord
We Still Steal the Old Way2017 · Film · Roy
Bonded by Blood 22016 · Film · Trent
Mob Handed2016 · Film · The Father
We Still Kill the Old Way2014 · Film · Roy
Great Expectations2013 · Film · Magwitch
Bonded by Blood2010 · Film · Trent
Basement2010 · Film · The Professor
Combat Sheep2001 · Film · DI Hindle
Two Golden Balls1994 · Film · Vince
The Most Dangerous Man in the World1988 · Film · Ipekci
Buster1988 · Film · George
Unfair Exchanges1984 · Film · Telecom Engineer
Give My Regards to Broad Street1984 · Film · Rath’s Minder
Black Carrion1984 · Film · Sergeant Drury
Macbeth1983 · Film · Captain
The Falklands Factor1983 · Film · First M.P.
Lady Oscar1979 · Film · Maximilien de Robespierre
Rosie Dixon - Night Nurse1978 · Film · Dr. Adam Quint
Kill Two Birds1975 · Film · Denver
Ransom1974 · Film · Pete

Filmography

Series

33 shows

Jamaica Inn2014 · Series
Judge John Deed2001 · Series
Burnside2000 · Series · DCI Frank Burnside
Crime Traveller1997 · Series
The Detectives1993 · Series · Lomax
Birds of a Feather1989 · Series · Davey Cooper
Screen One1989 · Series · Vince
The Ruth Rendell Mysteries1987 · Series · Mr. Kirkpatrick
Casualty1986 · Series · Wayne Davisson
Brush Strokes1986 · Series · Reg
Bread1986 · Series · DHSS Claimant
Running Scared1986 · Series · Charlie Elkin
Three Up, Two Down1985 · Series · Det. Sgt. Boxon
A.D.1985 · Series · Roman Soldier (uncredited)
Dempsey and Makepeace1985 · Series · Tommy
Screen Two1985 · Series · Telecom Engineer
The Bill1984 · Series · Frank Burnside
Chance in a Million1984 · Series · Mr Hodgkiss
Hammer House of Mystery and Suspense1984 · Series · Drury
Fresh Fields1984 · Series · Policeman
Widows1983 · Series
Shine on Harvey Moon1982 · Series · Albert
Bergerac1981 · Series · Corby
Never the Twain1981 · Series · Bernie Miller
Wolcott1981 · Series · DI Charlie Bonham
Lady Killers1980 · Series · Detective Inspector Spooner
The Gentle Touch1980 · Series
Minder1979 · Series · Charlie
Strangers1978 · Series · Terence Wragby
Grange Hill1978 · Series · Minibus Driver
The Professionals1977 · Series · Biggs, CI5 Agent
The Sweeney1975 · Series · Phillip Budd
Thriller1973 · Series · Denver