Christopher Harper (actor)

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Christopher Harper
Born (1977-08-19) 19 August 1977 (age 45)
London
OccupationActor
Known for Nathan Curtis in Coronation Street
Spouse
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(m. 2013)​

Christopher William Harper (born 19 August 1977) is an actor and director[ failed verification ] who played Nathan Curtis in ITV soap Coronation Street in a high profile teenage grooming and exploitation storyline. [1]

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Television drama performances

Harper has appeared in British dramas including The Suspicions of Mr Whicher , Upstairs Downstairs , Life on Mars and most notably as playing Clifford Last, son of Victoria Wood's character Nella Last in the multiple BAFTA award winning [2] ITV television film Housewife, 49 . [3] [4] He also starred as Trixie Franklin's brother Geoffrey in the series 12 finale of Call The Midwife. [5]

Stage performances

As a stage actor he has played Benedick in Much Ado About Nothing for Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, [6] a season of Sir Alan Aykbourn plays at The Royal & Derngate Theatre, Northampton (directed by Ayckbourn himself) [7] and many other plays at the Crucible Theatre, [8] Hampstead Theatre and The Old Vic, London.

Charity work

Harper has helped raise awareness of child sex abuse through charity work [9] and as patron for the charity Voicing CSA, [10] which helps adult survivors of child sexual abuse to speak out.

Personal life

He married actress Emily Bowker in 2013. [11] They live in London.

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References

  1. ↑ Brown, David (24 April 2017). "Coronation Street grooming drama: star Christopher Harper backs Barnardo's safety tips for teens". Radio Times.
  2. ↑ "BAFTA Awards Search - BAFTA Awards". awards.bafta.org.
  3. ↑ Debnath, Neela (11 April 2017). "Coronation Street star Chris Harper hails screen mum Victoria Wood: 'She was incredible'".
  4. ↑ "Housewife, 49 (TV Movie 2006)". IMDb .
  5. ↑ "Call the Midwife - who plays Trixie's brother Geoffrey?". Radio Times. Retrieved 2023-02-27.
  6. ↑ "Much Ado About Nothing on tour & at the Globe / Shakespeare's Globe". www.shakespearesglobe.com.
  7. ↑ "Alan Ayckbourn's Official Website". manofthemoment.alanayckbourn.net.
  8. ↑ "Christopher Harper » Eamonn Bedford Agency". www.eamonnbedford.com.
  9. ↑ "Corrie's Chris Harper says abuse storyline 'isn't going to go away'". www.whatsontv.co.uk. 25 June 2017.
  10. ↑ "Christopher Harper – Voicing CSA". Voicing CSA.
  11. ↑ "Actors prepare for their biggest roles" . The Times. 8 June 2013. Retrieved 25 July 2017.
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