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Derek Thompson | |
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| Born | 4 April 1948 Belfast, Northern Ireland |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1961–present |
| Spouse(s) | Christine (m. 1967; div. 1978) Dee Sadler (m. 1989) |
| Children | 2 |
Derek Thompson (born 4 April 1948) is an actor from Northern Ireland. He is known for playing Charlie Fairhead in the long-running BBC television medical drama series Casualty, playing the role since the series' inception in 1986, until his departure 38 years later in 2024, and his performance as Jeff in the gangster film The Long Good Friday.