Derek Martin (born Derek William Rapp; 11 April 1933) is a retired English actor. Beginning his career as a stuntman, he moved into acting and played many roles on UK television.

Derek Martin. Actor: Law & Order. Derek Martin has been in demand as one of the most authentic working class voices in British acting since the 1970s, despite never taking the traditional route of training formally as an actor and performing on stage.

Charlie Slater is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Derek Martin. Charlie's first appearance is in the episode first broadcast in the United Kingdom on 4 September 2000.

Derek Martin. Actor: Law & Order. Derek Martin has been in demand as one of the most authentic working class voices in British acting since the 1970s, despite never taking the traditional route of training formally as an actor and performing on stage.

Welcome to the official website for the Actor Derek Martin. While perhaps best known for his role as Charlie Slater in EastEnders, Derek has had a long and varied career appearing in several critically acclaimed television series and films.

In 1962 I left my job at Smithfield Meat Market and decided to try and get into the acting business. I had always been a big film fan for as long as I can remember. Where I grew up, in the East End, there were dozens of cinemas and some of my earliest memories are of going off to the cinema.

Apr 13, 2023 · EASTENDERS legend Derek Martin has celebrated his 90th birthday surrounded by family. The actor, who played Charlie Slater, looked thrilled as he posed with a huge birthday cake covered in fruit....

Famous for his more than decade-long portrayal of Charlie Slater on the British soap opera EastEnders, Martin is also notable for his work on the short-lived soap Eldorado. He amassed over 100 different acting roles throughout his long career.

Sep 15, 2023 · The doting father of four to Lynne, Kat, Little Mo, and Zoe Slater was played by Derek Martin who became an iconic and well-loved character on the BBC soap for an impressive 15 years.

Jan 26, 2022 · Former EastEnders favourite Derek Martin has again hit out at the soap for being too miserable and losing its way. The veteran actor, 88, starred as Charlie Slater on the soap for 15 years before...