01VIEW CREDITS Television
Hollyoaks
(2015-2019), Mac Nightingale
Channel 4 · 2019
HEIGHT
6 feet (182.9cm)
PLAYING AGE
54–64
EYES
Blue-Green
HAIR
Silver
NATIONALITY
British
VOICE
Strong, Assured, Husky
Selected work
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Brookside
Pat Hancock (Regular)
Mersey Television · 1984
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Emmerdale
Gil Keane (6 episodes)
ITV · 2013
About David
David James Easter’s television roles include Mac Nightingale in Hollyoaks, Pete Callan in Family Affairs and Pat Hancock in Brookside. He is also the creator and writer of Cockney & Scouse.
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View Spotlight ↗From David James Easter’s Spotlight profile · Updated 5 September 2026. Years are as listed; “Not listed” indicates no detail supplied.
Film
| Year | Production | Role | Director | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Johnny Be Good | Johnny | Juliette Short | Ettecon Film Productions |
| 2012 | How to stop being a loser | Mr. Johnson | Dominic Burn | Not listed |
| 2011 | Kill Keith | Cliff Godfrey | Andy Thompson | Not listed |
| 1996 | The Harpist | Christian | Hansjorg Thurn | Jester Productions |
| 1983 | Give My Regards To Broad Street | Various Roles | Peter Webb | MPL Productions |
| 1979 | The Music Machine | Howard | Ian Sharp | Norfolk Films |
Commercial
| Year | Production | Role | Director | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | KHORTYSA ORGANIC VODKA | The Man | Koshevoy OM | Postsoyuzfilm |
Television
| Year | Production | Role | Director | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Hollyoaks | (2015-2019), Mac Nightingale | Various Directors | Channel 4 |
| 2013 | Emmerdale | Gil Keane (6 episodes) | Various Directors | ITV |
| 2012 | The Tudors Series III | The Watchman | Jeremy Podeswa | H.S. Productions |
| 2010 | Doctors | Chris Binley | Not listed | BBC |
| 2009 | Material Girl | Nick (Guest Lead) | Cilla Ware | BBC |
| 2008 | Doctors | Rick Steedman | Chris Richards | BBC |
| 2006 | Holby City | Greg Marsh | Farron Blackburn | BBC |
| 1999 | The Bill | Frank Fisher ( 6 eps) | Various Directors | Talkback Thames |
| 1997 | Family Affairs | Pete Callan (Regular 1997-2006) | Various Directors | Talkback Thames |
| 1996 | Bad Boys | Darren Appleton | Colin Gilbert | BBC |
| 1991 | Birds Of A Feather | Warren Hutchins | Charlie Hanson | Alomo Productions |
| 1991 | Bread | Aveline's Agent | John Hobbs | BBC |
| 1990 | Three Up Two Down | Director | John Hobbs | BBC |
| 1984 | Brookside | Pat Hancock (Regular) | Various Directors | Mersey Television |
Feature Film
| Year | Production | Role | Director | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Johnny Be Good | Johnny | Juliette Short | Ettecon Film Productions. |
| 2024 | "Hattie Come Home" | Ben Carter | AJ Davies | Northstar Productios/Inspirit productions &12:42 Studios |
| 2024 | ' The Miner's Son' | ' Will' | Juliette Short | Ettecon Film Production |
| 2012 | How to Stop being a Loser | Mr.Johnson | Dominic Burn | Not listed |
| 2011 | Kill Keith | Cliff Godfrey | Andy Thompson | Not listed |
| 1996 | The Harpist | Christian | Hansjorg Thurn | Jester Productions |
| 1988 | Wild Blue Dark | Endless | David Fryer | Tyne Tees |
| 1983 | Give My Regards to Broadstreet | Apache Dancer, " Ballroom Dancer" | Paul McCartney | MPL productions |
| 1979 | The Music Machine | Howard Telfer | Not listed | Norfolk Films |
Musical
| Year | Production | Role | Director | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Rockafantazia | Nathanial, David Essex, Elvis | Frances Wilson | South of France English Theatre |
| 1995 | A Chorus Line | Zack | Mark Clements | Derby Playhouse |
| 1995 | No Trams To Limestreet | Cass | Keith Strachan | Liverpool Playhouse |
| 1992 | Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat | Pharaoh - Original Cast | Steven Pimlott | The Really Useful Group - West End |
| 1991 | A Slice of Saturday Night | The Original ' Gary' & Terry. | Mark Urqart | Kings Head Theatre. |
| 1988 | Girl Friends | The Pilot | Howard Goodall | The Playhouse |
| 1983 | Grease - Tour | Danny Zuko | Warren Hooper | Leicester Haymarket |
| 1983 | Piaf | Theo | Michael Winter | York Theatre Royal |
| 1981 | The Rocky Horror Show | Brad | Richard Digby Day | Nottingham Playhouse |
| 1981 | Tommy | Cousin Kevin | Not listed | King's Theatre, Edinburgh |
Stage
| Year | Production | Role | Director | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Aladdin (Tyne Theatre & Opera House Panto) | Abanazar | Producer: Guy Pascall | Enchanted Entertainment |
| 2012 | Deathtrap | Sydney Bruhl | Frances Wilson | South of France English Theatre |
| 2008 | Stonewall | Vinnie | Rikki Beadle-Blair | Drill Hall |
| 1995 | Buster and Louis on a Saturday Night | Louis Ray | Rikki Beadle-Blair | Gate Theatre |
| 1995 | On The Piste - No. 1 Tour | Dave | Bob Thomson | Bill Kenwright Productions |
| 1989 | Witness For The Prosecution | Leonard Vole | John Hobbs | Grand Theatre Swansea |
| 1986 | Wild Things | Dino | Ricki Beadle-Blair | The Cockpit |
| 1982 | A Midsummers Night's Dream | Puck | Richard Digby Day | York Theatre Royal |
| 1981 | The Gondoliers | Guisseppe | Richard Digby Day | Nottingham Playhouse |
| 1980 | Alice | Mad Hatter | Nicholas Hytner | Leeds Playhouse |
| 1980 | School for Scandal | Benjamin Backbite | Michael Winter | York Theatre Royal |
| 1980 | The Front Page | Diamond Louis | Michael Winter | York Theatre Royal |
Short Film
| Year | Production | Role | Director | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | " Johnny Be Good | Johnny | Juliette Short | Ettecon Film Productions |
| 2026 | "Johnny Be Good | Johnny | Juliette Short | Ettecon Film Productions |
Television Movie
| Year | Production | Role | Director | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Wild Blue Dark | Endless | David Fryer | Tyne Tees |
Skills & performance
Accents & Dialects
American-Standard · Bristol · Cockney · East European · Geordie · Irish-Southern · Leeds · Liverpool · London · Northern · Nottingham · RP · Yorkshire
Languages
English (Native) · Polish
Music & Dance
Singer-Songwriter
Sports
Cricket · Football · Rugby
Vehicle Licences
Car Driving Licence
Profile details
Locations listed
Greater London, England, United Kingdom, Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom
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