Neil Pearson

TV Actor

Birthday April 27, 1959

Birth Sign Taurus

Birthplace England

Age 64 years old

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About

Known best for his roles as Dave Charnley and Detective Tony Clark on the respective English television series Drop the Dead Donkey and Between the Lines, Pearson is also recognized for his appearances in films such as Bridget Jones's Diary and Fever Pitch.

Before Fame

After training at London's Central School of Speech and Drama, he made his London West End theatre debut in a 1982 production of the Joe Orton play Loot.

Trivia

When not acting, he enjoyed playing professional Texas hold 'em poker and collecting and selling antique and/or rare books.

Family Life

He grew up in London's southern Battersea district as the child of an automobile repairman and a secretary.

Associated With

Beginning in 2014, he co-starred with Nicola Stephenson on the popular BBC One series Waterloo Road.