Wikipedia / Mark Letheren
Wikipedia / Mark Letheren
Mark Vincent Letheren (born 6 February 1971) is an English actor.
He is known for his roles as journalist Simon Kitson in ITV's drama The Bill, as Ben Harding in the BBC One drama Casualty and for his recurring role as DS Kevin Geoffries in Wire in the Blood.
Early life and education
Letheren was born in Chelmsford, Essex. He attended Ardingly College and the Guildhall School of Music and Drama.
Career
Film
His large-screen debut was in the historical drama Restoration, with Robert Downey Jr. in 1995.
Television
He has appeared in many television dramas, including Wire in the Blood, The Bill, Silent Witness, Casualty, Holby City, Waking The Dead, Heartbeat and A Touch of Frost.
Stage
He has also performed on stage many times throughout his career. He played Jamie in the world premiere of Jonathan Harvey's Beautiful Thing, starred in Mark Healey's adaptation of John Fowles' The Collector, and toured the US with the Royal Shakespeare Company, as Francis Flute in A Midsummer Night's Dream.
He played 'Bernie Dodd' in The Country Girl at the Apollo Theatre in 2010. He also played the 'Stalker' in The Bodyguard (musical) at the Adelphi Theatre, between 2012 and 2014.
In 2014, he appeared in Lotty's War (written by Giuliano Crispini and directed by Bruce Guthrie) at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford, before it began touring the UK.
Personal life
Letheren previously lived in Bristol with his long-term partner, actress Georgia Taylor, whom he met on the set of the television series Casualty.
Filmography
Films
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
1995 | Daniel | ||
1996 | A Midsummer Night's Dream | Francis Flute / Peaseblossom | |
1997 | Charles Parker | ||
2000 | The Blind Date | Jack De Souza | |
2001 | South West 9 | Mitch | |
2004 | Male Emilia / Dickie | ||
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Television
Year | Show | Role | Notes |
1993 | 15: The Life and Death of Philip Knight | Lee Harris | |
Justin Adams | 1 episode: Street Legal | ||
1994 | Paul Schiller | 1 episode: Requiem | |
Kevin Heywood, 'Reynard the Fox' | 1 episode: Endangered Species | ||
Giles Vinter | 1 episode: The Last Rites | ||
Adam | 1 episode: Full House | ||
1995 | Paul Rowland | 1 episode: Today and Tomorrow | |
Moving Story | Matthew | 1 episode: Canterbury Tales | |
1996 | LCpl. Morison | 1 episode: Unknown Soldiers | |
1997 | David Bradley | 1 episode: Healing Touch | |
British Soldier | 3 episodes: Blows Must Decide: 1774–1776The Times That Try Men's Souls: 1776–1777Oh, Fatal Ambition: 1777–1778 | ||
1998 | D.S. Rob Bradley | Recurring; 4 episodes | |
Kenny Howell | 1 episode: Next of Kin | ||
1999 | Births, Marriages and Deaths | Josh | |
Jack of Hearts | Jim | 1 episode: 1.1 | |
2000 | McCready and Daughter | Morgan | |
Lucien | 1 episode: The One Where... | ||
Jerry Forbes | 2 episodes: Exposed (parts 1 & 2) | ||
2001 | |||
Jack Seddon | 1 episode: Teacher | ||
Drew | 3 part series | ||
Clive Denby | 1 episode: Russian Roulette | ||
2002 | Neil Johnson | 1 episode: Acceptance | |
Simon Kitson | Recurring; 23 episodes | ||
2002–2008 | DS Kevin Geoffries | Series regular | |
2003 | Danielle Cable: Eyewitness | DC Jason Wheeler | |
Morris Lange | 1 episode: Achtung Baby | ||
2004 | Frances Tuesday | Reece | |
2005 | Toby Holmes | 1 episode: Cold Fusion | |
Billy Andrews | 1 episode: The End of the Road | ||
A Ghost Story for Christmas: M. R. James – A View from a Hill | Dr. Fanshawe | ||
2006 | Ben Bradwell | 1 episode: Hard Gating | |
Connor Lucas | 1 episode: Brother's Keeper | ||
2008–2010, 2014, 2015 | Ben Harding | Recurring; 16 episodes | |
2012 | Anthony Gilston | Recurring; 2 episodes | |
2014 | Reverend Chris Skinner | 3 episodes | |
2015 | Matthew Tate | 2 episodes: Ghosts (parts 1 & 2) |
See also
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