Chris Coghill is an English actor, writer, and musician. He is widely recognized for his roles in various British television dramas, most notably as Tony Hills in the BBC soap opera EastEnders, and for his subsequent work across a range of popular series and stage productions.
Early Life and Career Beginnings Born in Manchester, England, Coghill developed an early passion for performing arts. He began his professional career in the late 1990s, quickly establishing himself in British television.
Acting Career Coghill rose to prominence with his role as Tony Hills in EastEnders, which he played from 1997 to 2000. His character was central to a number of significant storylines, including being part of the soap's first gay male kiss. After leaving EastEnders, he continued to secure prominent roles in other acclaimed British television series.
Notable acting credits include:
- EastEnders (1997–2000) as Tony Hills
- Burn It (2003) as Andy
- Shameless (2004–2005) as Craig Garland
- The Bill (2007) as PC Steve Trammell
- Hotel Babylon (2008–2009) as Ben Trueman
- Spooks: Code 9 (2008) as Jez
- Waterloo Road (2012) as Andy Murphy
- Line of Duty (2014) as DCC Mike Dryden's Solicitor
- Doctors (multiple guest roles across various years)
- Moving On (2018) as Mark
He has also appeared in various stage productions, showcasing his versatility as an actor, and has taken roles in independent films.
Writing Career Beyond his acting work, Coghill has also made contributions as a writer for television. He has written episodes for notable British dramas, including his former show EastEnders and Channel 4's Shameless. He also penned the stage play The Most Incredible Thing, which premiered in 2017.
Music Career Coghill has a strong interest in music and has been involved with several bands. He briefly played bass for the Britpop band The Seahorses after their original bassist left. He later formed his own band, The Strays, where he served as a guitarist and songwriter. Additionally, he has worked as a DJ.