Occupation Actor Role Actor Years active 1989–present Parents Sheila O'Neal | Children 2 Partner Rowena Finn (2006–) Name Chris Bisson Education University of Salford | |
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Full Name Christopher Paul Bisson Movies and TV shows East Is East, Shameless, Chicken Tikka Masala, Manchester Passion, Magnolia Similar People Rik Makarem, Luke Tittensor, Bill Ward, Anthony Quinlan, Marc Silcock Profiles | ||
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Christopher Paul "Chris" Bisson (born 21 July 1975) is a British actor of Trinidadian descent, best known for portraying the roles of Vikram Desai in Coronation Street (1999–2002), Kash Karib in Shameless (2004–07), and for his current role as Jai Sharma in Emmerdale (since 2009).
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- Television
- Personal life
- Filmography
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Television
Bisson first appeared on television as J.J. in Children's Ward in 1990. He went on to appear in Prime Suspect and Holby City, Vikram Desai in Coronation Street, Saleem Khan in East Is East, Kash Karib in Shameless and Jai Sharma in Emmerdale. He appeared in Perfect Day: The Wedding (2005), Perfect Day: The Funeral (2006; Channel 5) and the feature film Stepdad (filmed in February 2007). He participated in the Channel 4 documentary Empire's Children (2007). Additionally, he starred in the film East is East.
Bisson has appeared in the Valentine's Day 2009 episode of Casualty, and on the latest series of Hotel Babylon. He returned to make a one-off appearance in Shameless in April 2009, where his character was killed-off. In September 2009, Bisson joined the cast of Emmerdale as part of the newly cast Sharma family, playing Jai Sharma. Bisson temporarily departed Emmerdale on 24 January 2013, due to the birth of his child. He later returned at the end of March 2013.
Bisson appeared in the second series of the ITV reality show I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here!. He and his family appeared on All Star Family Fortunes in October 2011. In 2012, he appeared in the CBBC series 12 Again where he revealed he once failed to show up for a date at the cinema with Anna Friel at the time. On 15 December 2013, Bisson took part in The Chase: Celebrity Special to raise money for his selected charity. On 18 June 2014, he took part in All Star Mr & Mrs with his partner.
Personal life
Bisson was born in Wythenshawe, Manchester. He is West Indian as his father is from Trinidad. Bisson is Catholic. Chris also has a niece. He has been with his partner, Rowena Finn, since 2006 and she gave birth to their son, Harry, in 2013. Their second child, a daughter, was born on the 8 December 2015.
Filmography
Actor
2009
Emmerdale Farm (TV Series) as
Jai Sharma
- Emmerdale Live (2012) - Jai Sharma (as Christopher Bisson)
2006
Doctors (TV Series) as
James Guple / Des Lawrenson
- Mr Jelly (2009) - James Guple (as Christopher Bisson)
- Snakes and Property Ladders (2006) - Des Lawrenson
2009
Hotel Babylon (TV Series) as
Omar
- Episode #4.1 (2009) - Omar (as Christopher Bisson)
2004
Shameless (TV Series) as
Kash / Kash Karib
- Haunted by the Past (2009) - Kash Karib (as Christopher Bisson)
- The Runaway (2007) - Kash
- Dark Friends (2006) - Kash (as Christopher Bisson)
- Liamday (2006) - Kash (as Christopher Bisson)
- True Love (2005) - Kash (as Christopher Bisson)
- Sister, Sister (2005) - Kash (as Christopher Bisson)
- Against The Odds (2005) - Kash (as Christopher Bisson)
- Joey Dawson? (2005) - Kash (as Christopher Bisson)
- Welcome to the Family (2005) - Kash (as Christopher Bisson)
- Crooks and Robbers (2005) - Kash (as Christopher Bisson)
- The Big Day (2005) - Kash (as Christopher Bisson)
- Grandad (2005) - Kash (as Christopher Bisson, credit only)
- Christmas in Chatsworth (2004) - Kash (as Christopher Bisson)
- Dead (2004) - Kash
- Monica Comes Home (2004) - Kash
- Affairs (2004) - Kash
- Abduction (2004) - Kash
- We're Getting Married (2004) - Kash
- Meet The Gallaghers (2004) - Kash
2009
Casualty (TV Series) as
Carl
- Stand by Me (2009) - Carl (as Christopher Bisson)
2008
Stepdad (TV Movie) as
Doctor
2008
Echo Beach (TV Series) as
Amit Gurai
- Episode #1.9 (2008) - Amit Gurai (as Christopher Bisson)
2007
Death of a Socialist (Short) as
Charlie
2006
Perfect Day: The Funeral (TV Mini Series) as
Billy
- The Funeral (2006) - Billy (as Christopher Bisson)
2006
Magnolia (TV Movie) as
Dino (as Christopher Bisson)
2006
New Street Law (TV Series) as
Sammi Kaswa
- Episode #1.5 (2006) - Sammi Kaswa
2006
Manchester Passion (TV Movie) as
Barabbas (as Christopher Bisson)
2005
Four Brothers and a Funeral (Short) as
Ram
2005
Perfect Day (TV Movie) as
Billy (as Christopher Bisson)
2005
Izzat as
Mann i telefonkiosk
1998
Where the Heart Is (TV Series) as
Jimmy / Kahil
- Together (2005) - Jimmy
- Family Matters (1998) - Kahil
2005
Chicken Tikka Masala as
Jimi
2005
10:96: Training Night (TV Movie) as
PC David Sands
2004
Holby City (TV Series) as
Mark Watkins
- Under Pressure (2004) - Mark Watkins (as Christopher Bisson)
2004
The Afternoon Play (TV Series) as
Digger
- Drive (2004) - Digger (as Christopher Bisson)
2003
Indian Dream (TV Movie) as
Surender (as Christopher Bisson)
2003
Spoilt (TV Movie) as
Johnny
1999
Coronation Street (TV Series) as
Vikram Desai
1999
Coronation Street: After Hours (TV Series) as
Vikram Desai
- Episode #1.6 (1999) - Vikram Desai
- Episode #1.5 (1999) - Vikram Desai
- Episode #1.4 (1999) - Vikram Desai
- Episode #1.3 (1999) - Vikram Desai
- Episode #1.2 (1999) - Vikram Desai
- Episode #1.1 (1999) - Vikram Desai
1999
Understanding Jane as
Off Licence Storekeeper
1999
East Is East as
Saleem Khan
1998
Stanton Blues (TV Series) as
Omar Assi
- Episode #1.1 (1998) - Omar Assi
1996
Circles of Deceit: Sleeping Dogs (TV Movie) as
French Barman
1996
Prime Suspect 5: Errors of Judgement (TV Mini Series) as
Nazir
- Part 1 (1996) - Nazir
1990
Children's Ward (TV Series) as
J. J.
Self
2005
Loose Women (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #28.27 (2023) - Self
- Episode #23.233 (2019) - Self
- Episode #18.127 (2014) - Self
- Episode #17.35 (2012) - Self
- Episode #15.116 (2011) - Self
- Episode #11.28 (2007) - Self
- Episode #7.12 (2005) - Self
2022
Children in Need (TV Series) as
Self
- Children in Need 2022 (2022) - Self
2022
The National Television Awards 2022 (TV Special) as
Self
2020
Emmerdale: Soapy Slip-Ups (TV Special) as
Self
2020
Tipping Point: Lucky Stars (TV Series) as
Self - Contestant
- Episode #6.5 (2020) - Self - Contestant
2020
Emmerdale Family Trees (TV Mini Series) as
Self
- The Tates (2020) - Self
- The Sugdens (2020) - Self
2020
Holidaying with Jane McDonald (TV Series documentary) as
Self - Guest Presenter
- Valletta, Granada and Northern Ireland (2020) - Self - Guest Presenter
2012
Lorraine (TV Series) as
Self - Guest
- Episode dated 21 January 2020 (2020) - Self - Guest
- Episode dated 20 January 2020 (2020) - Self - Guest
- Episode dated 17 May 2017 (2017) - Self - Guest
- Episode dated 19 November 2013 (2013) - Self - Guest
- Episode dated 25 January 2012 (2012) - Self - Guest
2019
Strictly Come Dancing (TV Series) as
Self - Audience Member
- Week 9: Blackpool Special (2019) - Self - Audience Member (uncredited)
2017
Gordon, Gino & Fred's Great Christmas Roast (TV Special) as
Self - Celebrity Cook
2017
Pointless Celebrities (TV Series) as
Self - Contestant
- Soaps (2017) - Self - Contestant
2017
The Big Quiz: Coronation Street v Emmerdale (TV Special) as
Self
2016
Football Focus (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #15.33 (2016) - Self
2000
This Morning (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 11 June 2015 (2015) - Self
- Episode dated 25 April 2013 (2013) - Self
- Episode dated 26 July 2012 (2012) - Self
- Episode dated 18 April 2011 (2011) - Self
- Episode dated 28 January 2000 (2000) - Self
2014
Keep It in the Family (TV Series) as
Self - Special Guest
- Emmerdale (2014) - Self - Special Guest
2013
Celebrity Chase (TV Series) as
Self - Contestant
- Episode #3.12 (2013) - Self - Contestant
2013
Daybreak (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 29 April 2013 (2013) - Self
2012
12 Again (TV Series documentary) as
Self
- End of Summer Special (2012) - Self
2011
All Star Family Fortunes (TV Series) as
Self
- Chris Bisson vs Harry Judd (2011) - Self
2007
British Film Forever (TV Mini Series documentary) as
Self
- Sauce, Satire and Silliness: The Story of British Comedy (2007) - Self
- Guns, Gangsters and Getaways: The Story of the British Crime Thriller (2007) - Self
2007
Empire's Children (TV Series documentary) as
Self
- Chris Bisson (2007) - Self
2007
Celebrity Masterchef (TV Series) as
Self / Self - Contestant
- Episode #2.5 (2007) - Self (as Christopher Bisson)
- Episode #2.4 (2007) - Self - Contestant (as Christopher Bisson)
2006
The Prince's Trust 30th Birthday: Live (TV Special) as
Self
2005
Blankety Blank (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #17.15 (2005) - Self
2005
Coronation Street Pantomime: Unwrapped (TV Movie documentary) as
Narrator (voice)
2005
Avenue of the Stars: 50 Years of ITV (TV Special) as
Self - Audience Member
2000
Soccer AM (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #9.23 (2005) - Self
- Episode #5.15 (2000) - Self
2004
Today with Des and Mel (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 11 February 2004 (2004) - Self
2004
The Terry and Gaby Show (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #2.13 (2004) - Self
- Episode #2.11 (2004) - Self
2003
Reel North (TV Series documentary) as
Self
- Episode #1.4 (2003) - Self
2003
I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! (TV Series documentary) as
Self
- I'm A Celebrity 2003 - Grand Finale (2003) - Self
- Eel Helmet (2003) - Self (credit only)
- Wheel of Horror (2003) - Self (credit only)
- Jungle Slide (2003) - Self (credit only)
- Terror in the Trees (2003) - Self (credit only)
- Teatime in Hell (2003) - Self
- Shooting Star (2003) - Self
- What Lies Within (2003) - Self
- Bobbing For Stars (2003) - Self
- Snake Pit (2003) - Self
- Catch A Falling Star (2003) - Self
- Bridge of Doom (2003) - Self
- Rat Food Suit (2003) - Self
- Keep It In Your Pants/Croc Pit (2003) - Self
- Launch (2003) - Self
2003
Beebie's Tails (TV Series short) as
Self - Storyteller
- Beebie Surprise (2003) - Self - Storyteller
2002
RI:SE (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #1.168 (2002) - Self
2002
The Psychic Show (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #1.4 (2002) - Self
2002
Kelly (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 8 February 2002 (2002) - Self
2001
All Together Now (TV Series) as
Self
2001
Soundtrack to My Life (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #1.7 (2001) - Self
2000
Live Talk (TV Series documentary) as
Self
- Episode #1.20 (2000) - Self
2000
Asian Kool (Documentary short) as
Narrator
1999
Livetime (TV Series) as
Self - Guest
- Episode dated 29 January 1999 (1999) - Self - Guest
Archive Footage
2010
The Stars of the Street: 50 Years, 50 Classic Characters (Video) as
Vikram Desai
References
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