Christopher Eccleston is a renowned English actor best known for his performances in acclaimed television series such as The Leftovers, Doctor Who, and Heroes.
Christopher Eccleston was born on February 16, 1964, in Langworthy, Salford, Greater Manchester. He is the son of Ronnie and Elsie Eccleston and has twin brothers named Alan and Keith. From a young age, he developed a passion for acting. He attended Joseph Eastham High School and later completed a two-year Performance Foundation Course at Salford Technical College. He then trained at the prestigious Central School of Speech and Drama in London.
Eccleston’s professional stage debut came with the Bristol Old Vic's production of A Streetcar Named Desire. During his early years, he took on various jobs, including working in supermarkets and on building sites, to support himself while pursuing acting. His breakthrough role came in 1991 with the film Let Him Have It, followed by a notable appearance in an episode of Inspector Morse titled "Second Time Around."
In 1992, he starred as Sean Maddox in the BBC drama miniseries Friday on My Mind. The following year, he appeared in the television series Cracker and featured in the Poirot episode "One, Two, Buckle My Shoe." These performances contributed to his growing reputation in British television.
Eccleston gained widespread recognition in 2005 when he took on the role of the Ninth Doctor in the rejuvenated version of the iconic BBC series Doctor Who. Though he portrayed the Doctor for just one season, his performance was critically acclaimed and ushered in a new era for the show.
He further solidified his international presence through roles such as Matt Jamison in HBO’s acclaimed drama The Leftovers and as Claude in NBC's Heroes. His ability to inhabit complex, layered characters has been a defining feature of his career.
Beyond television, Eccleston has appeared in several films and stage productions. In 2006, he took part in ITV’s documentary Best Ever Muppet Moments, and also featured in Immaculate Conception, followed by roles in The Dark Is Rising and Boon.
In 2018, it was announced that he would star as the title character in the Royal Shakespeare Company’s production of Macbeth, marking a significant return to the stage. He portrayed the Duke of Gloucester in a televised adaptation of King Lear, which was nominated for Outstanding Television Movie at the 2019 Emmy Awards.
Eccleston received critical praise, including an International Emmy Award for Best Performance by an Actor for his role in the BBC drama Accused.
Christopher Eccleston was previously married to Mischka, an artist. The couple wed in November 2011 and had two children together: a son named Albert and a daughter named Esme. They divorced in December 2015. Since then, Eccleston has kept his personal life private and has not been publicly linked to any other relationships.
| Birth Date: | 16 Feb, 1964 |
| Age: | 56 yrs |
| Citizenship: | United Kingdom |
| Birth Place: | Langworthy |
| Education: | Central School of Speech and Drama University of Salford |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | English actor |
| Net Worth 2021: | 6 million |
