Rebel Richard Dean (born 11 April 1966) is a British actor, singer, songwriter, entertainer, and musician. He is known for his acting and singing roles in Joseph, Casualty, Only Fools and Horses, and Hollyoaks.
Rebel Dean | |
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Background information | |
Born | 11 April 1966 |
Origin | UK |
Genres | |
Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, actor |
Years active | 1988–present |
Labels | |
Website | rebeldean |
Biography
editDean was given a guitar at the age of 10 and started playing at school's plays. By the age of fifteen he played the lead male in his first theatre role, Pharaoh in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. After leaving school, he drove a Ford pick-up truck during the day and played the pubs and clubs at night. He has played many roles in theater, film and TV productions including Hollyoaks, Only Fools and Horses, Casualty, This Life, The Vet (HTV), Prince and the Pauper, Inspector Wycliffe (HTV).[1][2][3][4][5] Other films he has played the male lead in include Ebb Tide and California Eden.[6]
Dean starred in the stage show 4 Steps to Heaven for the latter part of 1998 and most of 1999 playing the young, middle and mature Elvis Presley.[1][7][8] He has co-written the anthem for the Cornish county rugby team Trelawney's Army.[1]
Film
editYear | Title | Credited as | Notes | Ref(s)[9] | |||
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Actor | Producer | Writer | Role | ||||
2021 | THE GILDED CAGE | Yes | No | No | Detective Morgan | Male lead | |
ORPHANS | Yes | No | No | Danny | Male lead | ||
MIRROR IMAGE | Yes | No | No | Matt Manning | Male lead | ||
2016 | BLOOD RUNS THICK | Yes | No | No | Big Billy | Male lead | |
2014 | FIVE CARD DRAW | Yes | No | No | Zed | Male lead | |
2013 | SCOOP | Yes | No | No | George Turner | Male lead | |
CALIFORNIA EDEN | Yes | No | No | Rev. Jim Jones | Male lead | ||
2012 | BREAKING POINT | Yes | No | No | Robson | 2nd Male lead | |
DISMISSED | Yes | No | No | Master Friedman | Male lead | ||
FREE RADICALS | Yes | No | No | Luc | 2nd Male lead | ||
2011 | DISCLOSURE | Yes | No | No | Nick Jones | Male lead | |
GETAWAY | Yes | No | No | Ollie | Male lead | ||
SHE BE MY DEVIL | Yes | No | No | Detective Brett | 2nd Male lead | ||
THE FANTASTIC ADVENTURES OF HENRY HAWKE | Yes | No | No | Henry Hawke | Male lead | ||
2010 | ACTION BOY | Yes | No | No | Hindley | Male lead | |
CHARLOTTE AND ANNE | Yes | No | No | Dad | Male lead | ||
HITTING THE BOTTLE | Yes | No | No | Tramp | Male lead | ||
TEMPUS FUGIT | Yes | No | No | Max | Male lead | ||
THE HAUNTED | Yes | No | No | Dave | Male lead | ||
THE SUNNY SIDE OF TOWN | Yes | No | No | Jack | Male lead | ||
THE WISP | Yes | No | No | Dad | Male lead | ||
TIME TRAVELLER | Yes | No | No | Dad | Male lead | ||
WEST COUNTRY | Yes | No | No | Ray | Male lead | ||
1998 | EBB TIDE | Yes | No | No | Joe | Male lead | |
SUPERDOC | Yes | No | No | Doctor | Male lead |
Commercial/ Documentary
editYear | Title | Credited as | Notes | Ref(s)[9] | |||
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Actor | Producer | Writer | Role | ||||
2021 | THE EDDIE COCHRAN FESTIVAL – LOST PERFORMANCES | Yes | No | No | Eddie Cochran | Male lelad | |
1995 | BRITISH TELECOM | Yes | No | No | Cool 50's guy | ||
1995 | KIT KAT | Yes | No | No | Record Company Executive | Male lelad |
Musical/ Voiceover/ Pantomime
editYear | Title | Credited as | Notes | Ref(s)[9] | |||
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Actor | Producer | Writer | Role | ||||
2021 | GUITAR BREAKS | Yes | No | No | Elvis | Male lead | |
2017 | WHOLE LOTTA SHAKIN' (UK TOUR 2015–PRESENT) | Yes | No | No | Shaky | Male lead | |
2016 | ROCK N ROLL PARADISE | Yes | No | No | Eddie Cochran /Elvis | Male lead | |
2015 | THAT'LL BE THE DAY (U.K. & EUROPEAN TOUR)(2006–2015) | Yes | No | No | Variety Star | Male lead | |
2004 | ROCKIN' ON HEAVENS DOOR -UK, MIDDLE EAST & EUROPE INC. LONDON PALLADIUM (2000 -2006)) | Yes | No | No | Eddie Cochran | Male lead | |
2000 | ELVIS THE MUSICAL | Yes | No | No | Elvis | Male lead | |
1999 | FOUR STEPS TO HEAVEN | Yes | No | No | Elvis | Male lead | |
1990 | ANNIE GET YOUR GUN | Yes | No | No | Tommy Keeler | Male lead | |
1990 | DICK WHITTINGTON | Yes | No | No | The Sultan | Male lead | |
1988 | CINDERELLA | Yes | No | No | Copa Cabana Sid | Male lead | |
1987 | GREASE | Yes | No | No | The Teen Angel | Male lead | |
1982 | JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT | Yes | No | No | The Pharoah | Male lead |
Discography
editDean has released a number of singles and albums so far in his music career.[10][11]
Albums
editS. No. | Name | Record Label | Year released | Notes |
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1 | Life in the Fast Lane (CD, Album)[1] | Gold Star Records[11] | 2002 | Male lead |
2 | Live in Paris '93 (CD, Album) | Gold Star Records[11] | 2003 | Male lead |
3 | Rebellion (CD, Album)[12] | Foot Tapping Records | 2013 | Male lead |
4 | Rock 'N' Roll Gypsy (CD, Album)[12] | Foot Tapping Records | 2015 | Male lead |
5 | Whole Lotta Shakin' (A Tribute To Shakin' Stevens) (CD, Album)[13][14] | Foot Tapping Records | 2017 | Male lead |
Singles
editS. No. | Name | Record Label | Year released |
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1 | "Let's Cut Loose" (7", Ltd, Pic) | Foot Tapping Records | 2013 |
Other notable music contributions include That'll Be The Day portraying legends from Elvis Presley to Freddie Mercury.[15]
References
edit- ^ a b c d "RAB Hall of Fame: Rebel Dean". www.rockabillyhall.com. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
- ^ BBC. "That'll Be The Day". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
- ^ "Si Cranstoun and Rebel Dean at Anson Rooms". Visit Bristol. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
- ^ "Rebel Dean – Rebel Dean in another BBC Casualty shot. -1990's". StarNow. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
- ^ "Rock "n" Roll & Rockabilly – Big Beat Entertainment". www.bigbeatentertainment.co.uk. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
- ^ "Rebel Dean". www.moviefone.com. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
- ^ "REVIEW: 4 Steps to Heaven, Palace Theatre". The Bolton News. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
- ^ "Reviewbeat: Rebel Dean | Beat Magazine". beat-magazine.co.uk. 6 August 2015. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
- ^ a b c "Spotlight". www.spotlight.com. Retrieved 28 November 2021.
- ^ "Rebel Dean". Discogs. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
- ^ a b c "Rebel Dean | Album Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
- ^ a b "Rebel Dean music, videos, stats, and photos". Last.fm. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
- ^ Young, Eleanor (29 November 2017). "Clevedon man brings Shakin' Stevens tribute show to his home town". Weston Mercury. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
- ^ "Whole Lotta shakin'- Tribute to Shakin' Stevens". MLG Gazettes. 28 February 2018. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
- ^ BBC. "That'll Be The Day". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 7 August 2021.