Christopher Eccleston trained at the Central School of Speech and Drama and first came to public attention as Derek Bentley in Let Him Have It (1991)..
A group of friends, an unexpected death and a terrible twist on their relationship and their lives.
Christopher Eccleston
British actor Date of Birth: Country: Great Britain |
Content:
- Early Life and Education
- Early Career
- Breakthrough
- Doctor Who and Recent Work
- Personal Life
- Legacy
Early Life and Education
Christopher Eccleston was born in in Salford, England, into a working-class family.
Despite dreaming of becoming a football player in his childhood, he took a sudden turn towards acting and enrolled at the Central School of Speech and Drama in London at the age of
Early Career
In , at the age of 25, Eccleston made his stage debut in the play "A Streetcar Named Desire".
For several years, he struggled to find success in the film and television industry. Despite his education, he struggled to secure roles and often found himself working in construction and supermarkets.
Breakthrough
Eccleston's breakthrough came in when he landed one of the leading roles in the thriller film "Shallow Grave".
From that point onwards, he consistently appeared in m