Easter (surname)

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Easter is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:

David Easter is an English actor. He is best known for his roles as Pete Callan in Family Affairs, Gil Keane in Emmerdale, Mac Nightingale in Hollyoaks and Frank Fisher in The Bill.

Graham Easter is an English former professional footballer who played as a winger.

Jack Stuart Easter was an Australian politician who represented the National Party in the Parliament of New South Wales.

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