Chris Larner
Chris Larner was born in 1959 and attended Burnt Mill school in his native town of Harlow in Essex before,in 1977,entering the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. Since graduation he appeared in many popular television series,notably as Clingfilm in fire service drama 'London's Burning'. Additionally he has written several songs and musicals, the song'Getting Out' being used in the Morecambe and Wise pastiche 'The Play What I wrote'. In 1983 he married drama teacher Allyson Lee,their son George being born a year later,and they remained firm friends after their divorce,to the extent that,when Allyson was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis,Chris accompanied her to the Dignitas clinic in Switzerland for her to end her life. He dramatised the experience in his play 'An Instinct for Kindness',which has drawn both critical and popular acclaim.
Acting
- 2000Black BooksFreddie1 ep.
- 2000The Thing about VinceGraham Evans1 ep.
- 2000The StrangerersMedical Researcher2 ep.
- 1998Kiss Me KateMr. Osborne1 ep.
- 1994Monster CaféSkunk Monster2 ep.
- 1990Waterfront BeatFraud Squad Sgt.1 ep.
- 1989Byker GroveNorm3 ep.
- 1986London's BurningCling Film50 ep.
- 1985Happy FamiliesTV Sound Recordist1 ep.
- 1983DramaramaWhite Coat1 ep.
- 1982BrooksideTV Reporter1 ep.
Guest appearances
- 1997HeartbeatNeville, Percy Downs2 ep.
- 2004Byker GroveNorm3 ep.
- 2000Kiss Me KateMr. Osborne1 ep.
- 2000Black BooksFreddie1 ep.
- 2000The Thing about VinceGraham Evans1 ep.
- 2000The StrangerersMedical Researcher, Stallholder2 ep.
- 1998London's BurningCling Film2 ep.
- 1994Monster CaféSkunk Monster2 ep.
- 1990Waterfront BeatFraud Squad Sgt.1 ep.
- 1988DramaramaWhite Coat1 ep.
- 1985Happy FamiliesTV Sound Recordist1 ep.
- 1985BrooksideTV Reporter1 ep.