Craig Russell (born 16 June 1977) is an English actor, writer, producer who is known for his film & television work.
Craig Russell was born in Lewisham, South London and raised in Cwmtwrch, a village in the Upper Swansea Valley in South Wales. He attended Maesydderwen Comprehensive School with fellow actors Eve Myles, Steven Meo and Richard Corgan.
Craig has worked extensively in film and television. His film work includes lead roles in Marc Price's Magpie, war film The 95th and psychological thriller Eider Steeps. Craig has also appeared in Marc Price's multi award winning Zombie film Colin. Alongside Jason Flemyng and Dominic Cooper in Anazapta. With Michael Clarke Duncan and Til Schweiger in One Way. With James D'Arcy, Joe Gilgun and Andrew Shim in Screwed. In Noel Clarke's film The Anomaly along with Brian Cox and Ian Somerhalder, and with John Hannah, Ed Stoppard and Warren Brown in Genesis. His many television appearances include EastEnders, Doctors, Is Harry on the Boat?, Dream Team, Score, Belonging, High Hopes, Battlefield Britain and Fish Out of Water. Craig played Detective Inspector Mark Gascoyne in 21 episodes of the Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks.
Writing and producing
As well as playing the title role, Craig also writes and produces the YouTube comedy web series Grave Danger with Dave Granger. His short film Just the 2 of Us was premiered at the HollyShorts Film Festival in Hollywood in 2011. Canaries is Craig's first feature as producer and he stars alongside Aled Pugh, Richard Mylan, Hannah Daniel and Steven Meo. Shot on location in Wales, the U.S. and Vietnam it will be released in 2016.
In 2011 Craig married former Casualty actress Kate Edney. They have a son and live in Cornwall.
Actor
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In Absentia (post-production) as
Husband
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The 95th as
Sergeant Phil Ince
2023
Queen Cleopatra (TV Mini Series documentary) as
Mark Antony
- Rivals (2023) - Mark Antony
- The Last Pharaoh (2023) - Mark Antony
- What Must Be Done (2023) - Mark Antony
- When in Rome (2023) - Mark Antony
2023
Perfect Day (Short) as
Nathan Noone
2023
Breaking Point (Short) as
Clive Cole
2022
Riches (TV Series) as
Gavin Heaton
- Black On Both Sides (2022) - Gavin Heaton
- Wrong and Strong (2022) - Gavin Heaton
- See Trouble Coming (2022) - Gavin Heaton
2022
Same Old, Same Old (Short)
2022
Mab Hudel (Short) as
Breusyom
2022
The Birdwatcher (Short) as
The Watcher
2021
Rosamunde Pilcher (TV Series) as
Shane
- Stadt, Land, Kuss (2021) - Shane (as Craig Russel)
2020
The Last Kingdom (TV Series) as
Ioan
- Episode #4.4 (2020) - Ioan
2019
School of the Damned as
Agent Stone
2019
Battered (Short) as
Davey
2019
Bittersweet Symphony as
Andrew
2019
Curiosity (Short) as
Henry
2019
Pitching In (TV Series) as
Danny
- Episode #1.4 (2019) - Danny
- Episode #1.3 (2019) - Danny
- Episode #1.2 (2019) - Danny
- Episode #1.1 (2019) - Danny
2018
What does it mean when you dream about carparks? (Short) as
Craig
2001
Doctors (TV Series) as
Stuart Browning / Carl Dixon / Andy Reeves / ...
- Playtime (2018) - Andy Reeves
- When We Were Young (2010) - Stuart Browning
- Unmoved (2010) - Stuart Browning
- Nemesis (2006) - Keith Clarkson
- Nothing to Fear (2001) - Carl Dixon
- Too Much Too Young (2001) - Carl Dixon
2017
Mercedes-Benz: King of the City Jungle (Video short) as
The Lion
2017
Back (TV Series) as
Builder
- Episode #1.5 (2017) - Builder
2017
Professional Practice (Short) as
Guy (Producer)
2017
The Hatton Garden Job as
Prison Officer
2016
One Crazy Thing as
Bar Guy 2 (uncredited)
2016
When I'm Gone (Short) as
Razor
2014
Secludio (Video short) as
Darren
2013
Large Double Room in Zone 2 (Short) as
James
2013
Which Is Witch (TV Series) as
Greg Martin
- Rebel Rebel (2013) - Greg Martin
2013
Grave Danger with Dave Granger (TV Mini Series) as
Dave Granger
2011
Just the 2 of Us (Short) as
Michael
2010
White Buffalo (Short) as
Soldier
2008
Hollyoaks (TV Series) as
Mark Gascoyne / DI Mark Gascoyne / Mat Gascoyne
2008
Splinter (Short) as
Leach
2008
Spotting the Sunshine (Short) as
Ed
2008
Colin as
Failed Suicide Attempt
2008
High Hopes (TV Series) as
Terry Knight
- The Hand That Rocks the Cradle (2008) - Terry Knight
2007
Intergalactic Combat as
Come Mon
2006
Cut Throat Alley (Short) as
Marty
2005
Dream Team (TV Series) as
Mike Turner
- The Man Who Knew Too Much (2005) - Mike Turner
2002
The Taxi (Short) as
Craig
2002
Is Harry on the Boat? (TV Series) as
Phil
- Episode #1.15 (2002) - Phil
2002
Black Plague (Video) as
Thomas Bassett
2002
Belonging (TV Series) as
Alan McCoy (2001)
- Episode #3.10 (2002) - Alan McCoy (2001)
2001
Score (TV Movie) as
Peter Morgan
2001
EastEnders (TV Series) as
Chris
- Episode #1.2095 (2001) - Chris
2001
A Fish Out of Water (TV Movie) as
Stuart
Producer
2022
Protein (executive producer)
2013
Grave Danger with Dave Granger (TV Mini Series) (producer)
2011
Just the 2 of Us (Short) (executive producer)
Writer
2015
Zombies Next Door (TV Movie)
2013
Grave Danger with Dave Granger (TV Mini Series)
2011
Just the 2 of Us (Short)
Thanks
2008
Figure of Fun (Short) (special thanks)
Self
2004
Battlefield Britain (TV Mini Series documentary) - Owain Glyn Dwr and the Battle for Wales (2004)
