Charlie G. Hawkins
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Charlie Hawkins | |
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| Born | Charlie George Hawkins |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2002–present |
Charlie George Hawkins (born 14 February 1991) is an English actor. He was raised in Islington where he has lived since birth. He was named after Charlie George, the famous Arsenal footballer.[citation needed]
His most notable role is Darren Miller in the BBC soap opera EastEnders, which he has starred in since 2004, although he has had other roles in films, dramas, documentaries and advertisements. His most notable other role was his debut as a cub scout named Tyrone in Ali G In Da House.
EastEnders casting director Katrine Collins had worked with him before deciding to cast him as Darren Miller in 2004.
Hawkins attended Holloway Secondary School in Islington, London, and previously attended another secondary school in Islington called Central Foundation Boys School. Hawkins aspires to carry on acting and maybe even directing and would one day like to be James Bond or The Doctor. His inspiration since joining EastEnders was his former co-star Nigel Harman, who played Dennis Rickman.
He uses his middle initial in his acting name as there have been other actors with the same name.
He has 2 half brothers James and Sydney of whom is friends with Hugh Musgrove of Muswell Hill.
Filmography
- Darren Miller (EastEnders) - 2004 - present
- Youngest Cratchit (EastEnders "Christmas Party") - 2004
- Brian (Foyle's War "War Games" episode) - 2003
- Mudlark (Seven Wonders Of The Industrial World "The Sewer King" episode) - 2003
- Newspaper Boy (Shanghai Knights) - 2003
- Boy (Mrs Meitlemeihr) - 2002
- Cub Scout Tyrone (Ali G In Da House) - 2002
External links
- Charlie G. Hawkins at IMDb
- BBC website character and actor profile
- Introductory interview with Charlie — September 2004
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