Christopher Fairbank

Christopher Fairbank

72 · Born: Oct 4, 1953

Personal Details

BornOct 4, 1953 Essex, England, UK

Biography

Noted British entertainer, widely recognized for his captivating portrayal of Moxy in the iconic television series "Auf Wiedersen Pet", first entered the world in the picturesque county of Essex, where his formative years were spent.

Following his relocation to the historic city of Canterbury, he continued his academic pursuits, ultimately relocating to the vibrant metropolis of Liverpool at the tender age of 17.

Making his professional stage debut in the year 1974, he took on the esteemed role of Prince Henry in the captivating production "The Wisest Fool" at the esteemed Civic Theatre in Darlington.

In a twist of fate, he was thrust into the spotlight when the leading man, the talented David Wilkinson, fell ill, and he was required to take on the role as understudy, showcasing his remarkable adaptability and talent in the process.

Career

2025
100 Nights of Hero
100 Nights of Hero as Beaked Brother Charles
2024
Scoop
Scoop as Elderly Man
Andor
Andor as Ulaf
2019
The Fight
The Fight as Frank Dunn
Hatton Garden
Hatton Garden as Billy Lincoln
2018
Walk Like a Panther
Walk Like a Panther as Leslie Beck
London Fields
London Fields as Darts Player
2017
Papillon
Papillon as Jean Castili
Taboo
Taboo as Ibbotson
2016
Lady Macbeth
Lady Macbeth as Boris Lester
2015
Orthodox
Orthodox as Joseph Goldberg
Dickensian
Dickensian as Silas Wegg
2014
Hercules
Hercules as Gryza
2010
Lennon Naked
Lennon Naked as Freddie Lennon
Five Daughters
Five Daughters as DCI John Quinton
2009
Goal! III
Goal! III as Foghorn
2008
MindFlesh
MindFlesh as Verdain
2006
Cargo
Cargo as Ralph
Almost Heaven
Almost Heaven as Teapot Ted
Flushed Away
Flushed Away as Thimblenose Ted / Cockroach / Passerby (voice)
The Rotters' Club
The Rotters' Club as Roll-up Reg
2004
Auf Wiedersehen, Pet
Auf Wiedersehen, Pet as Albert Moxey
2002
Black Plague
Black Plague as Steward
Below
Below as Pappy
2001
The Bunker
The Bunker as Sgt. Heydrich
2000
In the Beginning
In the Beginning as Idol Worshipper
1998
Invasion Earth
Invasion Earth as Wg. Cdr. Friday
1997
The Fifth Element
The Fifth Element as Mactilburgh
1994
Royce
Royce as Kupchak
1993
Prime Suspect
Prime Suspect as Chief Insp. David Lyall
1992
Alien³
Alien³ as Murphy
1990
Hands of a Murderer
Hands of a Murderer as Jeremy Stubb
Hamlet
Hamlet as Player Queen
1989
Venus Peter
Venus Peter as Blind Man
Batman
Batman as Nic
1988
1987
1985
Plenty
Plenty as Spencer
Murder with Mirrors
Murder with Mirrors as Sergeant Lake
1982
BBC2 Playhouse
BBC2 Playhouse as Jerry Crowe
Sapphire & Steel
Sapphire & Steel as Johnny Jack
1980
Little Lord Fauntleroy
Little Lord Fauntleroy as Man Filling in Ditch
1979
Agatha
Agatha as Luland