George Christopher (actor)
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George Christopher (born George Wilson, 5 March 1970) is a British actor and author.
Christopher is best known for his teenage role as Liverpudlian Ziggy Greaves in the drama series Grange Hill, a role he played from 1986 to 1989. The character was popular with viewers, and Wilson himself compared his alter-ego with the series' original hero, Tucker Jenkins.[1][non-primary source needed]
After Grange Hill, Christopher took on another high-profile role in the Channel 4 soap Brookside, as Little Jimmy Corkhill.[2]
Christopher has also appeared in other productions including a play about the Hillsborough disaster.[3]
In 1999, Christopher was diagnosed with bipolar disorder,[4] as referenced in his autobiography, From Grange Hill to Bipolar and Back, originally published on 2 December 2019.
Filmography
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[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Temple of the Killer Tiger Monkeys | Steve | Podcast series[5] |
References
[edit]- ↑ "From Grange Hill To Albert Square...And Beyond"; a celebration of 20 years of Grange Hill, broadcast New Year's Day 1998 on BBC1.
- ↑ Graham Kibble-White; Phil Redmond (4 November 2002). 20 Years of Brookside. p. 154. ISBN 9781842227640.
- ↑ Nicholson, Abigail (29 December 2021). "Where is George Christopher now after Brookside and Grange Hill?". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 10 September 2026.
- ↑ Everett, Charlotte (7 October 2016). "George Christopher's life on Grange Hill, dealing with bipolar and ten year engagement". Daily Mirror. Archived from the original on 29 December 2021. Retrieved 11 July 2025.
- ↑ DiVincenzo, Alex (10 March 2025). "Doug Bradley & Michael Berryman Open a Door to Hell with 'The Temple of the Killer Tiger Monkeys' Podcast". Bloody Disgusting. Archived from the original on 10 March 2025. Retrieved 10 March 2025.
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