Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Born

December 16, 1946 (age 79)

Place of Birth

London, England, UK

Also Known As

Chris Ellison

IMDb

Christopher Ellison

Biography

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.

Filmography

2021FilmThe Ghosts of Borley Rectoryas Basil Payne 2018FilmKing of Crimeas Edward 2018FilmThe Krays: Dead Man Walkingas Albert Donohue 2018FilmTango Oneas Terry James 2017FilmRatburgeras Landlord 2017FilmWe Still Steal the Old Wayas Roy 2016FilmBonded by Blood 2as Trent 2016FilmMob Handedas The Father 2014FilmWe Still Kill the Old Wayas Roy 2014TVJamaica Inn 2013FilmPsychopath Nightas Narrator 2013FilmGreat Expectationsas Magwitch 2011FilmGreat Fire of London - The Untold Storyas Narrator 2011TVCelebrity Big Brother's Bit on the Sideas Self 2010FilmBonded by Bloodas Trent 2010FilmBasementas The Professor 2004TVRamsay's Kitchen Nightmaresas Self 2001FilmCombat Sheepas DI Hindle 2001TVJudge John Deed 2001TVCelebrity Big Brotheras Self 2000TVBurnsideas DCI Frank Burnside 1997TVCrime Traveller 1996TVEllingtonas Ellington 1994TVReady, Steady, Cookas Self - Guest 1994FilmTwo Golden Ballsas Vince 1993TVThe Detectivesas Lomax 1989TVBirds of a Featheras Davey Cooper 1988FilmThe Most Dangerous Man in the Worldas Ipekci 1988FilmBusteras George 1987TVThe Ruth Rendell Mysteriesas Mr. Kirkpatrick 1986TVCasualtyas Wayne Davisson 1986TVBrush Strokesas Reg 1986TVBreadas DHSS Claimant 1986TVRunning Scaredas Charlie Elkin 1985TVThree Up, Two Downas Det. Sgt. Boxon 1985TVA.D.as Roman Soldier (uncredited)1985FilmUnfair Exchangesas Telecom Engineer 1985TVDempsey and Makepeaceas Tommy 1984FilmGive My Regards to Broad Streetas Rath’s Minder 1984FilmBlack Carrionas Sergeant Drury 1984TVThe Billas Frank Burnside 1984TVChance in a Millionas Mr Hodgkiss 1984TVHammer House of Mystery and Suspenseas Drury 1984TVFresh Fieldsas Policeman 1983FilmMacbethas Captain 1983FilmThe Falklands Factoras First M.P.1983TVWidows 1982TVShine on Harvey Moonas Albert 1981TVBergeracas Corby 1981TVNever the Twainas Bernie Miller 1981TVWolcottas Det Insp Charlie Bonham 1980TVLady Killersas Detective Inspector Spooner 1980TVThe Gentle Touch 1979TVMinderas Charlie 1979FilmLady Oscaras Maximilien de Robespierre 1978TVStrangersas Terence Wragby 1978TVGrange Hillas Minibus Driver 1978FilmRosie Dixon - Night Nurseas Dr. Adam Quint 1977TVThe Professionalsas Biggs, CI5 Agent 1977FilmBlind Man's Bluff 1975FilmKill Two Birdsas Denver 1975TVThe Sweeneyas Phillip Budd 1974FilmRansomas Pete 1973TVThrilleras Denver