Christopher Colquhoun facts for kids

Christopher Colquhoun (born in Carlisle, England) is a talented English actor. He studied acting at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA), which is a famous drama school. He is well-known for his roles in popular TV shows and plays.

Christopher Colquhoun's TV Roles

Christopher Colquhoun has appeared in many TV series. One of his most famous roles was playing Simon Kaminski in the BBC drama Casualty. He was on the show from 2002 to 2004. He also played this character in Holby City, which is set in the same hospital world.

Other TV Appearances

He also appeared in The Bill, a police drama, where he played Jake Quinn in two episodes. In 2017, he joined the cast of Vera for its seventh season. In Vera, he played Dr Tony Carmichael, a pathologist who helps solve crimes.

From 2017 to 2020, Christopher had a main role in the TV series Absentia. He played Special Agent Derek Crown in this exciting show. He also joined the cast of the long-running soap opera Coronation Street on December 4, 2009.

Stage and Theatre Work

Besides his TV work, Christopher Colquhoun has also performed in many plays.

Famous Theatre Roles

In 2009, he played the important character of Hector in William Shakespeare's play Troilus & Cressida. This play was performed at Shakespeare's Globe theatre in London. The Globe is a special theatre that looks like the original one from Shakespeare's time.

In 2014, Christopher took on two different stage roles. He played Joff in a play called The Believers at the Tricycle Theatre in London. That same year, he also played Scar in The Lion King (musical) during its tour across the UK. Scar is a well-known villain from the famous Disney story.