Chris Gordon (actor)
British actor
Chris Gordon
OccupationActor
Years active2013–present
TelevisionThe Crown
Hollyoaks

Chris Gordon is a British actor. He portrayed the Duke of Edinburgh's valet in the first two seasons of The Crown (2016–17) and had a recurring role on Casualty as Ross West between 2018 and 2021, having previous guest-starred as another character on the series in 2014. Gordon portrayed the regular role of Rafe Harcourt on the soap opera Hollyoaks from 2023 to 2024. Gordon has also guest-starred in various other television series, including Stella (2013), Father Brown (2017), Silent Witness (2017), Vera (2017) and Masters of the Air (2014), as well as appearing in the second series of Bang (2020) and the 2022 docudrama U-Boat War Gamers. He has also appeared in the 2021 films Infinite and The Feast, as well as voicing a character in the 2024 videogame Dragon Age: The Veilguard.

Career

In 2013, Gordon appeared in an episode of the second series of the comedy Stella.[1] The following year, he had a guest role in "Learning to Fly", the premiere episode of the 29th series of the medical drama television series Casualty.[2] He later returned to Casualty playing a different character, drug dealer Ross West, the son of established character Jan Jenning (Di Botcher), as a recurring role between 2018 and 2021.[3][4][5] Gordon portrayed the Duke of Edinburgh's valet played in Seasons 1 and 2 of the historical drama The Crown.[6][7] Gordon had a guest role in a 2017 episode of Father Brown as part of its fifth season.[8] That same month, he played Frankie McAteer in two episodes of Silent Witness – the two parts of "Covenant" – which aired on 23 and 24 January 2017 as part of its 20th series.[9][10] That same year, Gordon also had a guest appearance in the third episode of the seventh series of the crime drama Vera.[11][12] Gordon played Richie Campbell in the second series of the British bilingual television crime drama series Bang.[13] Gordon also played a worker in the 2021 Welsh folk horror film The Feast.[14][6][15][16] Additionally, he also had a role in the 2021 film Infinite and appeared in the 2024 American war drama miniseries Masters of the Air.[6] Gordon portrayed German naval officer Otto Kretschmer in the docudrama television series U-Boat War Gamers, which was broadcast in 2022.[17][18] He also voiced the character of General Felessan in the 2024 video game Dragon Age: The Veilguard.[19] Additionally, Gordon has appeared in the television series Deep Space 69.[20]

In March 2023, it was announced that Gordon had joined the cast of the British soap opera Hollyoaks as new regular character Rafe Harcourt.[21] Speaking of his casting, Gordon said, "Joining the team at Hollyoaks feels a bit like meeting the family of a partner you really like – a little bit intimidating, but also very fulfilling. There's a real closeness throughout the departments and I've been welcomed into the fold with grace".[21] It was teased that Rafe would form a bond with established character Sienna Blake (Anna Passey), with Gordon teasing that there would be "fireworks".[21] Gordon enjoyed working with Passey, whilst she called him a "dream" to work with, commenting, "We are so excited to have Chris join the cast. He is a wonderful actor, and is bringing something completely new to the village with Rafe".[21] Gordon's debut as Rafe originally aired on 9 May 2023.[6] During Gordon's time on the soap, Rafe's storylines included being pursued by Sienna in an attempt to take his fortune,[22][23] the introduction of his "sister" Dilly Harcourt (Emma Johnsey-Smith), who reveals that he is dying,[24] developing a romance with Sienna,[25] falling in love with Sienna despite initially being part of Dilly's plan to destroy her[26] and being revealed to be Dilly's husband rather than brother.[27] Gordon was also part of a storyline which was filmed on location at Arley Hall.[28] Gordon later exited the role after Rafe was seemingly killed by Dilly, although it was later revealed that his death was because of his brain tumour.[29][30] His final appearance aired on 16 January 2024.[31]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
N/a Deep Space 69 N/a Television series [20]
2013 Stella Gethin 1 episode (Series 2, Episode 6) [1]
2014 Casualty Liam Colver 1 episode ("Learning to Fly"), series 29 [2]
2016–17 The Crown Duke of Edinburgh's valet Season 1 and 2 [6]
2017 Father Brown Jeb Cornish 1 episode ("The Chedworth Cyclone") [9]
2017 Silent Witness Frankie McAteer 2 episodes ("Covenant, Part 1" and "Covenant, Part 2") [9]
2017 Vera Rory Marston 1 episode ("Broken Promise") [11]
2018–21 Casualty Ross West Recurring role [5]
2020 Bang Richie Campbell Season 2 [13]
2021 The Feast Worker Welsh folk horror film [14]
2021 Infinite C17 pilot Action science fiction film [6]
2022 U-Boat War Gamers Otto Kretschmer Docudrama television series [17]
2023–24 Hollyoaks Rafe Harcourt Regular role [21]
2024 Masters of the Air Landing Officer 1 episode (Season 1, Episode 1) [6]
2024 Dragon Age: The Veilguard General Felessan Video game [19]

References

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  2. ^ a b "Learning to Fly". BBC One. BBC. Archived from the original on 5 September 2025. Retrieved 5 September 2025.
  3. ^ "Episode 5". BBC One. BBC. Archived from the original on 6 September 2025. Retrieved 6 September 2025.
  4. ^ Dainty, Sophie (26 January 2019). "Casualty: Has Iain killed Ross? 7 new spoilers after that shocking cliffhanger". Digital Spy. Hearst Communications. Archived from the original on 6 September 2025. Retrieved 6 September 2025.
  5. ^ a b Julians, Joe (6 March 2021). "Jan makes a dangerous decision in Casualty - will she lose everything?". Radio Times. Immediate Media Company. Archived from the original on 6 September 2025. Retrieved 6 September 2025.
  6. ^ a b c d e f g Morris, Grace (10 March 2023). "Hollyoaks casts star of The Crown in Huge new role". What to Watch. Future plc. Archived from the original on 6 September 2025. Retrieved 6 September 2025.
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  8. ^ "The Chedworth Cyclone". BBC One. BBC. Archived from the original on 5 September 2025. Retrieved 5 September 2025.
  9. ^ a b c "Covenant, Part One". BBC One. BBC. Archived from the original on 5 September 2025. Retrieved 5 September 2025.
  10. ^ "Covenant, Part Two". BBC One. BBC. Archived from the original on 5 September 2025. Retrieved 5 September 2025.
  11. ^ a b "Broken Promise". TV Maze. Archived from the original on 5 September 2025. Retrieved 5 September 2025.
  12. ^ "Rory Marston". TV Maze. Archived from the original on 5 September 2025. Retrieved 5 September 2025.
  13. ^ a b "Bang - Full Cast & Crew". TV Guide. Fandom, Inc. Archived from the original on 5 September 2025. Retrieved 5 September 2025.
  14. ^ a b "The Feast". BFI Southbank Programme Notes. 19 August 2022. Archived from the original on 6 September 2025. Retrieved 6 September 2025.
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  16. ^ Billington, Alex (23 May 2022). "Another Creepy UK Trailer for Dinner Horror 'The Feast' from Wales". First Showing. Archived from the original on 6 September 2025. Retrieved 6 September 2025.
  17. ^ a b "War Gamers - Full Cast & Crew". TV Guide. Fandom, Inc. Archived from the original on 6 September 2025. Retrieved 6 September 2025.
  18. ^ "War Gamers". Apple TV. Apple Inc. Archived from the original on 6 September 2025. Retrieved 6 September 2025.
  19. ^ a b "General Felessan". Behind the Voice Actors. Archived from the original on 6 September 2025. Retrieved 6 September 2025.
  20. ^ a b "Chris Gordon". TV Guide. Fandom, Inc. Archived from the original on 6 September 2025. Retrieved 6 September 2025.
  21. ^ a b c d e Kilkelly, Daniel (10 March 2023). "Hollyoaks bringing in new regular Rafe for Sienna Blake storyline". Digital Spy. Hearst Communications. Archived from the original on 6 September 2025. Retrieved 6 September 2025.
  22. ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (27 September 2023). "Hollyoaks stars promise huge shock in Sienna, Ethan and Rafe storyline". Digital Spy. Hearst Communications. Archived from the original on 6 September 2025. Retrieved 6 September 2025.
  23. ^ Lamacraft, Tess (13 June 2023). "Hollyoaks spoilers: Sienna Blake goes shooting with Lord Rafe!". What to Watch. Future plc. Archived from the original on 6 September 2025. Retrieved 6 September 2025.
  24. ^ Sarkisian, Jacob (18 September 2023). "Hollyoaks reveals tragic twist in Sienna and Rafe story". Digital Spy. Hearst Communications. Archived from the original on 6 September 2025. Retrieved 6 September 2025.
  25. ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (27 August 2023). "Hollyoaks spoiler: Rafe and Dilly's past is revealed". Digital Spy. Hearst Communications. Archived from the original on 6 September 2025. Retrieved 6 September 2025.
  26. ^ Morgan, Laura (2 January 2024). "Hollyoaks spoilers: Lord Rafe drops a Bombshell on Sienna Blake!". What to Watch. Future plc. Archived from the original on 6 September 2025. Retrieved 6 September 2025.
  27. ^ Harp, Justin (30 January 2024). "Hollyoaks' Dilly Harcourt to be caught out over Rafe secret". Digital Spy. Hearst Communications. Archived from the original on 6 September 2025. Retrieved 6 September 2025.
  28. ^ Harp, Justin (20 October 2023). "Hollyoaks offers first look at Dilly and Rafe's big November story". Digital Spy. Hearst Communications. Archived from the original on 6 September 2025. Retrieved 6 September 2025.
  29. ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (15 January 2024). "Hollyoaks to air Patrick Blake twist after death in Sienna, Dilly and Rafe story". Digital Spy. Hearst Communications. Archived from the original on 6 September 2025. Retrieved 6 September 2025.
  30. ^ Harp, Justin (23 February 2024). "Hollyoaks airs bombshell revelation over Rafe Harcourt death". Digital Spy. Hearst Communications. Archived from the original on 6 September 2025. Retrieved 6 September 2025.
  31. ^ Bird, Hannah (16 January 2024). "Hollyoaks' Sienna Blake makes shock Dilly discovery after death". Digital Spy. Hearst Communications. Archived from the original on 6 September 2025. Retrieved 6 September 2025.
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