Cristian Solimeno

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Cristian Solimeno
Born
Cristian David Solimeno

(1975-04-27) 27 April 1975 (age 48)
Nationality British
Occupation(s)Actor, writer and director
Years active1995–present

Cristian David Solimeno (born 27 April 1975) is a British actor, writer and director.

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Personal life

Solimeno was born in Hammersmith, London, England. He grew up in Paris and is of English and Italian descent via his father Ambrogio.

Career

He has played DC Dick Hall in the fifth and final series of Wycliffe in 1998, Jason Turner in Footballers' Wives , and has also had a number of guest roles in other British television series, and appeared in the 2000 film Dead Babies , 2005 Happy New Year special of The Vicar of Dibley and the 2006 series Strictly Confidential . He was The Guardian in Highlander: The Source . He starred alongside Philip Glenister, John Simm and Ashley Walters is the 2008 film Tu£sday. In the same year he appeared in Perfect Hideout . [1] In 2011, Solimeno wrote and directed a feature film called The Glass Man starring Andy Nyman and James Cosmo. [2] In 2013, he played Jonathan in The Bible TV Mini-Series. In 2013 and 2014, he played Ray McCormick in Hollyoaks , until his character was allegedly killed by Grace Black (Tamara Wall). In 2018 he can be seen as the troubled lead Dexter in British psychological thriller Welcome to Curiosity .

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References

  1. "Perfect Hideout" . Retrieved 2015-01-29.
  2. Amilia, Totten. "Cristian Solimeno's "The Glass Man" Arrives On Digital; Tackles Toxic Masculinity & Mental Crisis Head On". Top 10 Films. Retrieved 24 November 2023.