Mark Letheren

Mark Vincent Letheren (born 6 February 1971) is an English actor.

He is known for his roles as journalist Simon Kitson in ITV's drama The Bill, as Ben Harding in the BBC One drama Casualty and for his recurring role as DS Kevin Geoffries in Wire in the Blood.

Early life and education Letheren was born in Chelmsford, Essex. He attended Ardingly College and the Guildhall School of Music and Drama.

Career Film His large-screen debut was in the historical drama Restoration, with Robert Downey Jr. in 1995.

Television He has appeared in many television dramas, including Wire in the Blood, The Bill, Silent Witness, Casualty, Holby City, Waking the Dead, Heartbeat and A Touch of Frost.

Stage He has also performed on stage many times throughout his career. He played Jamie in the world premiere of Jonathan Harvey's Beautiful Thing, starred in Mark Healey's adaptation of John Fowles' The Collector, and toured the US with the Royal Shakespeare Company, as Francis Flute in A Midsummer Night's Dream.

He played 'Bernie Dodd' in The Country Girl at the Apollo Theatre in 2010. He also played the 'Stalker' in The Bodyguard (musical) at the Adelphi Theatre, between 2012 and 2014.

In 2014, he appeared in Lotty's War (written by Giuliano Crispini and directed by Bruce Guthrie) at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford, before it began touring the UK.

Personal life Letheren previously lived in Bristol with his long-term partner, actress Georgia Taylor, whom he met on the set of the television series Casualty.

Filmography Films Year Film Role Notes 1995 Restoration Daniel 1996 A Midsummer Night's Dream Francis Flute / Peaseblossom 1997 Wilde Charles Parker 2000 The Blind Date Jack De Souza 2001 South West 9 Mitch 2004 Stage Beauty Male Emilia / Dickie Control Villard

Television Year Show Role Notes 1993 15: The Life and Death of Philip Knight Lee Harris The Bill Justin Adams 1 episode: Street Legal 1994 Anna Lee Paul Schiller 1 episode: Requiem Pie in the Sky Kevin Heywood, 'Reynard the Fox' 1 episode: Endangered Species Wycliffe Giles Vinter 1 episode: The Last Rites Second Thoughts Adam 1 episode: Full House 1995 The Bill Paul Rowland 1 episode: Today and Tomorrow Moving Story Matthew 1 episode: Canterbury Tales 1996 A Touch of Frost LCpl. Morison 1 episode: Unknown Soldiers 1997 Noah's Ark David Bradley 1 episode: Healing Touch Liberty! The American Revolution British Soldier 3 episodes: Blows Must Decide: 1774–1776The Times That Try Men's Souls: 1776–1777Oh, Fatal Ambition: 1777–1778 1998 Silent Witness D.S. Rob Bradley Recurring; 4 episodes Casualty Kenny Howell 1 episode: Next of Kin 1999 Births, Marriages and Deaths Josh Jack of Hearts Jim 1 episode: 1.1 2000 McCready and Daughter Morgan Urban Gothic Lucien 1 episode: The One Where... Burnside Jerry Forbes 2 episodes: Exposed (parts 1 & 2) 2001 Attila Thorismund Murder in Mind Jack Seddon 1 episode: Teacher Tales from Pleasure Beach Drew 3 part series Heartbeat Clive Denby 1 episode: Russian Roulette 2002 Casualty Neil Johnson 1 episode: Acceptance The Bill Simon Kitson Recurring; 23 episodes 2002–2008 Wire in the Blood DS Kevin Geoffries Series regular 2003 Danielle Cable: Eyewitness DC Jason Wheeler Keen Eddie Morris Lange 1 episode: Achtung Baby 2004 Frances Tuesday Reece 2005 Waking the Dead Toby Holmes 1 episode: Cold Fusion Heartbeat Billy Andrews 1 episode: The End of the Road A Ghost Story for Christmas: M. R. James – A View from a Hill Dr. Fanshawe 2006 Judge John Deed Ben Bradwell 1 episode: Hard Gating Holby City Connor Lucas 1 episode: Brother's Keeper 2008–2010, 2014, 2015 Casualty Ben Harding Recurring; 16 episodes 2012 Silent Witness Anthony Gilston Recurring; 2 episodes 2014 EastEnders Reverend Chris Skinner 3 episodes 2015 DCI Banks Matthew Tate 2 episodes: Ghosts (parts 1 & 2)

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