Derek Thompson

Derek Thompson

77 · Born: Apr 4, 1948

Personal Details

BornApr 4, 1948 Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK
Spouse
  • Dee Sadler

    ( May 11, 2025 to May 11, 2025 )
  • Christine

Biography

Derek Thompson, a renowned actor, took his first breath on April 4, 1948, in Belfast, Northern Ireland, a region that is part of the United Kingdom.

Thompson's impressive acting career has been marked by numerous notable roles, including his portrayal of a memorable character in the 1980 film "The Long Good Friday".

In addition to his work in film, Thompson has also made a significant impact in the realm of television, with notable appearances in popular shows such as "Casualty" in 1986 and "The Gentle Touch" in 1980.

Beyond his professional endeavors, Thompson is a devoted husband to Dee Sadler, with whom he shares a loving relationship.

The couple is blessed with one child, a precious addition to their family.

Prior to his marriage to Dee, Thompson was previously married to Christine, a union that brought joy and companionship to their lives.

Career

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1999
Holby City
Holby City as Charlie Fairhead
{"id":55774,"title":"Resurrection Man","year":"1998","character":"Herbie Ferguson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/resurrection-man","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_55774.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_55774.jpg"},"released":1}
1998
Resurrection Man
Resurrection Man as Herbie Ferguson
{"id":8457,"title":"Casualty","year":1986,"character":"Charlie Fairhead","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/casualty","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8457.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8457.jpg"},"released":1}
1986
Casualty
Casualty as Charlie Fairhead
{"id":9314,"title":"Wild Geese II","year":"1985","character":"Hourigan","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/wild-geese-ii","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4ivajnengeq0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4ivajnengeq0.jpg"},"released":1}
1985
Wild Geese II
Wild Geese II as Hourigan
{"id":103839510,"title":"The Price","year":1985,"character":"Frank Crossan","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-price","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103839510.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103839510.jpg"},"released":1}
The Price
The Price as Frank Crossan
{"id":10037,"title":"Bergerac","year":1983,"character":"Wyatt","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/bergerac","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10037.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10037.jpg"},"released":1}
1983
Bergerac
Bergerac as Wyatt
{"id":103834494,"title":"Harry's Game","year":1982,"character":"Billy Downes","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/harrys-game","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103834494.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103834494.jpg"},"released":1}
1982
Harry's Game
Harry's Game as Billy Downes
{"id":19235,"title":"The Long Good Friday","year":"1980","character":"Jeff","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-long-good-friday","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2s3p6u97c5eg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2s3p6u97c5eg.jpg"},"released":1}
1980
{"id":9803,"title":"Breaking Glass","year":"1980","character":"Andy","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/breaking-glass","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_9803.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_9803.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":103835431,"title":"The Gentle Touch","year":1980,"character":"Detective Sergeant Jimmy Fenton","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-gentle-touch","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103835431.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103835431.jpg"},"released":1}
The Gentle Touch
The Gentle Touch as Detective Sergeant Jimmy Fenton
{"id":8553,"title":"Minder","year":1980,"character":"Harry","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/minder","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8553.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8553.jpg"},"released":1}
Minder
Minder as Harry
{"id":7825,"title":"Yanks","year":"1979","character":"Ken","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/yanks","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/37rn4rhmpu80.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/37rn4rhmpu80.jpg"},"released":1}
1979
Yanks
Yanks as Ken
{"id":163878,"title":"Me! I'm Afraid of Virginia Woolf","year":"1978","character":"Skinner","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/me-im-afraid-of-virginia-woolf-1978","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_163878.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_163878.jpg"},"released":1}
1978
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1977
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1976
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1965
Gonks Go Beat
Gonks Go Beat as Singer (Derek and Elaine)