Derek Martin dead: EastEnders' Charlie Slater legend dies aged 92
He was not on the list.
Derek Martin, bestknown for his role as Charlie Slater on the BBC soap opera EastEnders, has died at age 92. The news was confirmed by EastEnders official Instagram account.
In a statement shared on social media, the show wrote, “We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Derek Martin. From the moment he arrived, Derek’s portrayal of Charlie Slater instantly cemented him in the hearts of the audience, as the head of one of EastEnders most iconic families.”
“Charlie would do anything for his family, and much like his
character, Derek would do the same for those around him. Derek was deeply loved
by all those that worked with him at EastEnders and will always be remembered
with great fondness. Our love and thoughts are with his family and friends.”
Co-stars and fans flooded the BBC’s tribute with their own messages. One user wrote, “Rest in peace Derek. Sending love to the family and cast of Eastenders. Uncle Charlie forever ❤️”
A second user added, “Oh no this is awful news. Sending love to his family, friends and the cast who worked with him ❤️”
In a family statement shared with Hello Magazine by Martin’s agent Sharon Henry, the family shared, “Derek wasn’t just a dad to us, he was a friend and supported us through our highs and lows, he never stopped learning, he loved meeting people and was always generous with his time. We both miss him terribly.”
Martin began his professional film career in 1964, as a roustabout in the Freddie Francis-directed film, The Evil of Frankenstein. Over the course of his career, he went on to appear in more than two dozen films.
His television career began in 1963, when he appeared as an extra on the BBC series Maigret. Martin later became a series regular on the 1993 soap Eldorado before achieving widespread recognition as the patriarch of the Slater family on EastEnders in 2000.
Martin portrayed Charlie Slater until 2011 and returned for guest appearances in 2013. The character was ultimately killed off in 2016, cementing Charlie’s place as one of the soaps most beloved figures.
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Filmography
Film
Year Title Role Notes
1964 The Evil of
Frankenstein Roustabout
1965 Hysteria Waiter
1966 Secrets of a
Windmill Girl Barman
1966 Two of a Kind Casablanca Cast Member
1968 Subterfuge Shevik's Henchman
1968 The Big Switch 1st Heavy
1973 Sex Thief Doorman
1974 Keep It Up,
Jack Client with Swing
1975 Eskimo Nell Floor Manager
1975 The Girl from
Starship Venus Man in Strip Club
1975 The Motorway
File Don Short film
1976 Diversions Escort
1977 Candleshoe Policeman
1978 Adventures of a
Plumber's Mate Motorcycle Dealer
1980 Dark Water Security Guard Short film
1980 The Fiendish
Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu Museum Guard
1981 Ragtime Waldo's Aide No. 2
1981 Priest of Love Police Sergeant
1982 Spaghetti House Commissioner Hutchinson
1983 The Aerodrome Provo Sgt. Peters Television film
1984 The Hope and
the Glory Club Manager Television film
1992 The Cutter Benny Short
film
1995 Boston Kickout Ray
1999 Piggy Bank Harry Short
film
1999 Prince of
Denmark Hill Bernard Short film
2003 EastEnders:
Slaters in Detention Charlie Slater Spin-off
2004 EastEnders: Pat
and Mo Charlie Slater Television film
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Television
Year Title Role Notes
1963 Maigret Extra Uncredited; 1 episode
1963 BBC
Sunday-Night Play Porter 1 episode
1963 Moonstrike —N/a 1
episode
1964 It's a Square
World Various Characters 11 episodes
1964 Lance at Large —N/a 1
episode
1964 Rupert of
Hentzau Hireling 1 episode
1965 No Hiding Place Scouse 1
episode
1965 Londoners Barry 1
episode
1965–1977 Doctor
Who UNIT Soldier / Prisoner / David
Mitchell / Thug / Soldier / Ship's Crew / Extra / Parisian in Rue des Fosses
St. Germain / Soldier Killed by Auton 15
episodes
1965 Out of the
Unknown Reporter / Guard 2 episodes
1966 A Game of
Murder Taxi Driver 1 episode
1966 Comedy
Playhouse —N/a 1 episode
1966 Thirteen
Against Fate Gendarme 1 episode
1966 Blackmail N.C.O. 1
episode
1966–1967 Adam
Adamant Lives! Coach Driver /
Villain / TA Soldier 3 episodes
1966–1969 Softly
Softly Taxi Driver / Det. Con. Jones /
Det. Con. Milne 3 episodes
1967 Theatre 625 —N/a 1
episode
1967 Mickey Dunne Cruncher 1
episode
1967 The Big M Motorist 1
episode
1967–1969 Z-Cars Carter / Demolition Worker / PC Oldshaw 3 episodes
1969 The Borderers Andrew / Outlaw / Ritchie's Assistant 4 episodes
1969 The First
Churchills Sergeant 1 episode
1970 Jackanory The Stranger / The man 10 episodes
1970–1971 Paul
Temple Paddy 6 episodes
1971 Elizabeth R Horseman to Cecil 1 episode
1971 Mogul Driver 1
episode
1971–1974 Softly,
Softly: Task Force Ted / Dick 2 episodes
1972 The Regiment Private Jones 1
episode
1972 The Brothers Van Driver 1
episode
1972 New Scotland
Yard Bill 1 episode
1972 Mandog Gala One / Gala 4 episodes
1972–1973 Spy Trap Brown / Davis 6 episodes
1972–1975 Dixon of
Dock Green Fingers Tozer / Len Drake 2 episodes
1973 The Roses of
Eyam William Thornley TV play
1973 Fish Van driver 1
episode
1973 Six Days of
Justice Warrant Officer 1 episode
1973–1974 The
Adventures of Black Beauty Thug Two
/ Beadle 2 episodes
1974 The Zoo Gang Gallery Guard Uncredited;
1 episode
1975 Upstairs,
Downstairs Heckler 1 episode
1975 Doctor on the
Go Prison Officer Sykes 1 episode
1975 You're on Your
Own Potter 1 episode
1976 The Melting Pot —N/a 3
episodes
1976–1977 The
Duchess of Duke Street Sergeant / Ben
Smythe 2 episodes
1976–1980 Play for
Today Jimmy / Security Guard 2 episodes
1977 Just William Man with lantern 1 episode
1977 Maidens' Trip Sam Stevens 1
episode
1977 Survivors Cyril 1
episode
1977 Holding On Sergeant 1
episode
1977–1978 Target Alan Ziegler / Taxi Driver 2 episodes
1978 The Sweeney Spooner 1
episode
1978 Law & Order D.I. Fred Pyall Series regular; 3 episodes
1978 The
Professionals Renshaw 1 episode
1978 BBC2 Play of
the Week Frank 1 episode
1978 It Ain't Half
Hot Mum Military Policeman 1 episode
1979 Potter Boilerman 1
episode
1979 Maggie and Her Barman 1
episode
1979 ITV Playhouse Colley 1 episode
1979–1982 BBC2
Playhouse Reg / The Corp 2 episodes
1979–1983 Angels Mr. Smith / Alec Banks / Len Smith 6 episodes
1979–1983 Terry
and June Mr. Parkins / Policeman 2 episodes
1979–1984 Minder Fenton's Heavy / Cedric 2 episodes
1980 The Enigma
Files Brewer 1 episode
1980 The Gentle
Touch Nellie Jackson 1 episode
1980 Premiere Drill sergeant 1 episode
1980 Shoestring Parry 1
episode
1980–1983 Pig in
the Middle Roger Boocock 3 episodes
1981 Agony Police Inspector 1 episode
1981 Private Schulz Gruber 1
episode
1981 World's End Daley 2
episodes
1981–1982 The
Chinese Detective Detective
Chief Inspector Berwick Series regular;
14 episodes
1983 Hart to Hart Inspector Drootin 1 episode
1983 Give us a Break Thompson's Backer 1 episode
1984 Big Deal Phil Graves 1 episode
1984 Murder Not
Proven? James Hanks Loching 1 episode
1985 The Pickwick
Papers Hunt 1 episode
1985 The Bright Side Mr. Royal 5 episodes
1985 Storyboard Det. Sgt. Ronald King 1 episode
1985 Dempsey and
Makepeace Scott 1 episode
1985–1988 King and
Castle Ronald King Series regular
1990 Screen One D.I. Russell 1 episode
1991 Fiddlers Three Detective Sergeant Stubbs 1 episode
1992 True Crimes Detective 1
episode
1992–1997 The Bill Kenny Stone / Dave Richards / George
Talbot 3 episodes
1993 Eldorado Alex Morris Series regular; 40 episodes
1993 Only Fools and
Horses Arthur 1 episode
1995–1996 The
Governor Gary Marshall Series regular; 12 episodes
1996 Ellington Dennis Pollock 1 episode
1997 The Detectives Groom's Father 1 episode
2000–2011, 2013, 2016 EastEnders Charlie Slater Series regular
2001 Comic Relief:
Say Pants to Poverty Charlie Slater TV special
2005 Little Britain Himself 1
episode
2012 Celebrity Coach
Trip Himself Contestant; series 3
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