Occupation Actor Years active 1984–present | Name Gerard Horan Role Actor | |
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Full Name Gerard James Pertwee Horan Movies The Bank Job, Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, Much Ado About Nothing, Immortal Beloved, Appropriate Adult Similar People Simon Curtis, Bernard Rose, James Hawes, Ol Parker, Roger Donaldson |
Gerard James Pertwee Horan (born 11 November 1962 in Stockport, Cheshire) is an English actor. He is known for playing Firefighter Leslie "Charisma" Appleby in London's Burning from 1986 to 1989 and again in 1994.
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Stage

In April 2017, he will appear in The Ferryman at the Royal Court Theatre, ahead of a transfer to the Gielgud Theatre in the West End.

Filmography
Actor
2014
Detectorists (TV Series) as
Terry / Terry Seymour
- Special (2022) - Terry
- Christmas Special (2015) - Terry Seymour
2022
His Dark Materials (TV Series) as
Bureaucrat Nemo
- Lyra and Her Death (2022) - Bureaucrat Nemo
2022
Allelujah as
Mr. Earnshaw
2022
The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe (TV Mini Series) as
Prosecution Barrister
- Episode #1.4 (2022) - Prosecution Barrister
2021
The Outlaws (TV Series) as
Hilgard
- Episode #1.4 (2021) - Hilgard
- Episode #1.3 (2021) - Hilgard
2021
Belfast as
Mackie
2020
Des (TV Mini Series) as
Commander Gerald Lookwood
- Episode #1.2 (2020) - Commander Gerald Lookwood
2020
Artemis Fowl as
Dr. Po
2018
All Is True as
Ben Jonson
2018
Settling (TV Mini Series) as
Rob
- The Proposal (2018) - Rob
- The Ring (2018) - Rob
- The Boss (2018) - Rob
- The Parents (2018) - Rob
- The Friends (2018) - Rob
- The Idea (2018) - Rob
2017
Murder on the Orient Express as
Aynesworth
2016
Outlander (TV Series) as
Quartermaster John O'Sullivan
- The Battle Joined (2017) - Quartermaster John O'Sullivan
- The Hail Mary (2016) - Quartermaster John O'Sullivan
- Vengeance Is Mine (2016) - Quartermaster John O'Sullivan
- Prestonpans (2016) - Quartermaster John O'Sullivan
2017
Little Boy Blue (TV Mini Series) as
Neil Flewitt, QC
- Episode #1.4 (2017) - Neil Flewitt, QC
2017
Beauty and the Beast as
Jean the Potter
2014
Da Vinci's Demons (TV Series) as
Rodrigo
- Semper Infidelis (2015) - Rodrigo
- The Fall from Heaven (2014) - Rodrigo
2015
Cradle to Grave (TV Mini Series) as
Alderman Trump
- Episode #1.2 (2015) - Alderman Trump
2015
The Vote (TV Movie) as
Alan Walker
2015
Cinderella as
Lord Veneering
2014
Walter (TV Movie) as
DS Geoffrey Pollard
2014
Mr. Sloane (TV Series) as
Mr. Saunders
- Happy New Year, Mr. Sloane: Part 1 (2014) - Mr. Saunders
- Everybody Must Get Sloaned (2014) - Mr. Saunders
- Meet Mr. Sloane (2014) - Mr. Saunders
2014
Midsomer Murders (TV Series) as
Ewan Evans
- Let Us Prey (2014) - Ewan Evans
2013
Tits (Short) as
Doctor
2013
New Tricks (TV Series) as
Scott Bunce
- The Sins of the Father (2013) - Scott Bunce
2013
Family Tree (TV Series) as
Sgt. Ray Biggins ('Move Along, Please!') / Vikram ('There Goes the Neighborhood') / 'Move Along, Please!' - Sgt. Ray Biggins / ...
- Country Life (2013) - Sgt. Ray Biggins ('Move Along, Please!')
- The Austerity Games (2013) - Vikram ('There Goes the Neighborhood')
- Treading the Boards (2013) - 'Move Along, Please!' - Sgt. Ray Biggins
- The Box (2013) - Vikram ('There Goes the Neighbourhood')
2013
WPC 56 (TV Series) as
Desk Sgt Peter Pratt
- Little Boy Lost (2013) - Desk Sgt Peter Pratt
- Nature of the Beast (2013) - Desk Sgt Peter Pratt
- Great Pretenders (2013) - Desk Sgt Peter Pratt
- Memories Are Made of This (2013) - Desk Sgt Peter Pratt
- Sink or Swim (2013) - Desk Sgt Peter Pratt
2013
Dancing on the Edge (TV Mini Series) as
Gunson
- Episode 5 (2013) - Gunson
- Episode 4 (2013) - Gunson
- Episode 3 (2013) - Gunson
2012
Gambit as
Mr Knowles
2011
My Week with Marilyn as
Trevor
2011
DCI Banks (TV Series) as
Les Holt
- Friend of the Devil: Part 2 (2011) - Les Holt
2011
Appropriate Adult (TV Mini Series) as
Howard Ogden
- Episode #1.2 (2011) - Howard Ogden
- Episode #1.1 (2011) - Howard Ogden
2011
Silk (TV Series) as
DS Scarrow
- Episode #1.1 (2011) - DS Scarrow
2010
Any Human Heart (TV Mini Series) as
Chief Inspector Lindop
- Episode #1.2 (2010) - Chief Inspector Lindop
1991
Casualty (TV Series) as
Neville O'Connor / Tony Denning / Mark / ...
- Entry Wounds (2010) - Neville O'Connor
- Fish Out of Water (2007) - Tony Denning
- Crossing the Line (1994) - Mark
- The Last Word (1991) - Mal Wilkinson
2010
Inspector Lewis (TV Series) as
DC Hooper
- The Dead of Winter (2010) - DC Hooper
2007
Kingdom (TV Series) as
D.C. Yelland
2006
The Royal (TV Series) as
Ned Worsley
- Against All Odds (2008) - Ned Worsley
- Price of Progress (2006) - Ned Worsley
2008
Lark Rise to Candleford (TV Series) as
Mr. Paxton
- Episode #1.8 (2008) - Mr. Paxton
- Episode #1.7 (2008) - Mr. Paxton
- Episode #1.4 (2008) - Mr. Paxton
- Episode #1.3 (2008) - Mr. Paxton
- Episode #1.2 (2008) - Mr. Paxton
- Episode #1.1 (2008) - Mr. Paxton
2008
The Bank Job as
Roy Given
2007
Doctor Who (TV Series) as
Clark
- The Family of Blood (2007) - Clark
- Human Nature (2007) - Clark
2006
The Green Green Grass (TV Series) as
Chuck
- More Questions Than Answers (2006) - Chuck
2006
As You Like It as
Denis
1985
The Bill (TV Series) as
Bill Garrett / Kevin Sampson / Ricky Vassalo
- Brother Love (2006) - Kevin Sampson
- Tainted Love: Part 3 (1998) - Bill Garrett
- Tainted Love: Part 2 (1998) - Bill Garrett
- Tainted Love: Part 1 (1998) - Bill Garrett
- This Little Pig (1985) - Ricky Vassalo
2006
Dalziel and Pascoe (TV Series) as
Jim Webster
- Guardian Angel: Part 2 (2006) - Jim Webster
- Guardian Angel: Part 1 (2006) - Jim Webster
2006
Banglatown Banquet (TV Movie) as
Rocky
2006
The Chatterley Affair (TV Movie) as
Jocular Juror
2005
Doc Martin (TV Series) as
Eddie Rix
- Old Dogs (2005) - Eddie Rix
2005
Oliver Twist as
Farmer
2005
Imagine Me & You as
Trevor
2005
Timewatch (TV Series documentary) as
Country gent
- Murder in Rome (2005) - Country gent (as Gerry Horan)
2005
Marple (TV Series) as
D.S. Fletcher
- A Murder Is Announced (2005) - D.S. Fletcher
2005
Tom Brown's Schooldays (TV Movie) as
Bill
2004
My Family (TV Series) as
Mr. Addis
- The Mouthtrap (2004) - Mr. Addis
2004
The Legend of the Tamworth Two (TV Movie) as
Ned Watkins
2004
Down to Earth (TV Series) as
Tom Sellars
- Still Waters (2004) - Tom Sellars
2003
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (TV Movie) as
John Utterson
2003
Bright Young Things as
Race Official
2003
My Uncle Silas (TV Series) as
Tubby Gardner
- The Race (2003) - Tubby Gardner
2002
Nicholas Nickleby as
Ned Cheeryble
2002
NCS Manhunt (TV Series) as
DC Charlie Spanish
- Out of Time: Part 2 (2002) - DC Charlie Spanish
- Out of Time: Part 1 (2002) - DC Charlie Spanish
- Tinderbox: Part 2 (2002) - DC Charlie Spanish
- Tinderbox: Part 1 (2002) - DC Charlie Spanish
- Collision Course: Part 2 (2002) - DC Charlie Spanish
- Collision Course: Part 1 (2002) - DC Charlie Spanish
2002
The Last Great Wilderness as
Contract killer (as Gerry Horan)
2001
Hot Money (TV Movie) as
Don Watmore
2001
Schneider's 2nd Stage (Short) as
Detective Sergeant
2001
NCS: Manhunt (TV Movie) as
Spanish
2000
The Sleeper (TV Mini Series) as
Sergeant Pollard
2000
Never Never (TV Series) as
Dave Bell
- Episode #1.2 (2000) - Dave Bell
- Episode #1.1 (2000) - Dave Bell
1999
Harbour Lights (TV Series) as
Tony Simpson
- Rites of Passage (2000) - Tony Simpson
- Storm Damage (2000) - Tony Simpson
- The Safe Side (2000) - Tony Simpson
- A Quiet Storm (2000) - Tony Simpson
- Thicker Than Water (2000) - Tony Simpson
- No More Heroes (2000) - Tony Simpson
- The Untouchables (1999) - Tony Simpson
- Highland Fling (1999) - Tony Simpson
- Stranded (1999) - Tony Simpson
- The Last Supper (1999) - Tony Simpson
- Muckraker (1999) - Tony Simpson
- Baywatch (1999) - Tony Simpson
- Dead Ends (1999) - Tony Simpson
- Prince Charming (1999) - Tony Simpson
- For Those in Peril (1999) - Tony Simpson
- Marie Celeste - Tony Simpson
2000
This Is Personal: The Hunt for the Yorkshire Ripper (TV Mini Series) as
Detective Chief Superintendent John Domaille
- Episode #1.2 (2000) - Detective Chief Superintendent John Domaille
- Episode #1.1 (2000) - Detective Chief Superintendent John Domaille
1998
Wycliffe (TV Series) as
DS Caplin
- Time Out (1998) - DS Caplin
1998
Les Misérables as
Digne Gendarme
1997
Pilgrims Rest (TV Series) as
Nugget
- Rock of Ages (1997) - Nugget
1997
Snap (TV Series) as
Dave
- Finger of Fame (1997) - Dave
- The Birthday Surprise (1997) - Dave
- Hole in the Wall Gang (1997) - Dave
- Teacher's Pet (1997) - Dave
- Stupid Cupid (1997) - Dave
- Smile Please (1997) - Dave
1997
The Ice House (TV Mini Series) as
D.S. Robinson
- Episode #1.2 (1997) - D.S. Robinson
- Episode #1.1 (1997) - D.S. Robinson
1996
Soldier Soldier (TV Series) as
Cameron Campbell
- Deliver Us from Evil (1996) - Cameron Campbell
1996
Kavanagh QC (TV Series) as
P.C. Wooller
- A Sense of Loss (1996) - P.C. Wooller
1996
Different for Girls as
Sergeant Harry
1995
Cruel Train (TV Movie) as
Colin Caine
1995
Heartbeat (TV Series) as
D.I. Woodhead
- It's All in the Game (1995) - D.I. Woodhead
1995
A Midwinter's Tale as
Carnforth Greville (Rosencrantz, Guildenstern, Horatio, and Barnardo)
1991
Screen Two (TV Series) as
Tony Carlin / Policeman / The Sham
- Life After Life (1995) - Tony Carlin
- Midnight Movie (1994) - Policeman
- The Grass Arena (1991) - The Sham
1988
London's Burning (TV Series) as
Charisma
- Ding Dong Merrily (1988) - Charisma
1994
Immortal Beloved as
Nikolaus Johann van Beethoven
1994
Frankenstein as
Claude
1994
A Touch of Frost (TV Series) as
Ray Butler
- Nothing to Hide (1994) - Ray Butler
1993
Much Ado About Nothing as
Borachio
1992
Science Fiction (TV Series) as
John Watson
- Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Missing Link (1992) - John Watson
1992
Lovejoy (TV Series) as
Toni
- Angel Trousers (1992) - Toni
1991
Boon (TV Series) as
Eddie
- The Night Before Christmas (1991) - Eddie
1991
Ruth Rendell Mysteries (TV Series) as
John Hood
- Means of Evil: Part Two (1991) - John Hood
- Means of Evil: Part One (1991) - John Hood
1991
Palmer (TV Movie) as
Charlie
1990
Shoot to Kill (TV Movie) as
E4a informant handler 1
1990
Chicago Joe and the Showgirl as
John Wilkins
1990
Poirot (TV Series) as
Police Constable Flagg
- Double Sin (1990) - Police Constable Flagg
1989
Look Back in Anger (TV Movie) as
Cliff Lewis
1989
Tank Malling as
Car Park Attendant
1989
CBS Summer Playhouse (TV Series)
- Outpost (1989)
1988
Les Girls (TV Series) as
Mervyn
- Flowers (1988) - Mervyn
- Old Fruit (1988) - Mervyn
- Meat Market (1988) - Mervyn
- Tarts (1988) - Mervyn
- Prints (1988) - Mervyn
- Spanners (1988) - Mervyn
- Arrival (1988) - Mervyn
1987
Sammy and Rosie Get Laid as
Restaurant Manager
1987
Hidden City as
Young Man in Tunnel
1987
Brookside (TV Series) as
Martin Cox
- Surprises (1987) - Martin Cox
- Just Confused (1987) - Martin Cox
1986
The Singing Detective (TV Mini Series) as
Reginald
- Who Done It (1986) - Reginald
- Pitter Patter (1986) - Reginald
- Clues (1986) - Reginald
- Lovely Days (1986) - Reginald
- Heat (1986) - Reginald
- Skin (1986) - Reginald
1986
London's Burning (TV Movie) as
Charisma
1985
My Beautiful Laundrette as
Telephone Man
Thanks
2006
Breaking and Entering (thanks)
Archive Footage
2009
Doctor Who Greatest Moments (TV Mini Series documentary)
- The Companions (2009)
References
Gerard Horan Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA