Christopher Ravenscroft
Actor
March 24, 1946 (80 years)
Christopher Ravenscroft (born 1946) is an English actor renowned for his extensive work in stage, film, and television, most notably for his portrayal of the principled Detective Inspector Mike Burden in the long-running ITV crime drama series The Ruth Rendell Mysteries (also known as The Inspector Wexford Mysteries), where he appeared opposite George Baker from 1987 to 2000. After earning a law degree from the University of London, Ravenscroft pursued acting and trained at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, launching a career that spanned theatre and screen.[1] His early stage work included multiple seasons with the Royal Shakespeare Company, where he played roles such as Cassius in Julius Caesar and Mountjoy in Henry V, the latter reprised in Kenneth Branagh's acclaimed 1989 film adaptation.[2][3] On television, beyond The Ruth Rendell Mysteries, he has guest-starred in series like Coronation Street (1978), Holby City, and The Crown, while his film credits include supporting roles in The Football Factory (2004) and The Man Who Knew Infinity (2015).Ravenscroft's performances often emphasize intellectual depth and restraint, contributing to his reputation as a versatile character actor in British drama.
Filmography
| 2017 | Another Mother's SonOn Plex |
| 2016 | The Crown · as Page (buckingham) |
| 2015 | The Man Who Knew Infinity · as J. J. ThompsonOn Plex |
| 2006 | The Shell Seekers · as Colonel Mellaby |
| 2006 | Super Sleuths · as Inspector Mike Burden |
| 2004 | The Football Factory · as Tamara's Father |
| 2003 | Mile High · as Sir Malcolm |
| 2002 | Tom & Thomas · as Frederick Lord |
| 2000 | Doctors · as Howard French |
| 1999 | Holby City · as Tony Saunders |
| 1997 | Dream Team · as Dr. Newton |
| 1997 | Midsomer Murders · as Dr. BradshawOn Plex |
| 1995 | A Mind to Murder · as Dr. Robert Baguley |
| 1989 | Henry V · as Montjoy |
| 1988 | Twelfth Night, or What You Will · as Orsino |
| 1987 | The Ruth Rendell Mysteries · as Det. Insp. Burden |
| 1986 | Casualty · as William Miller |
| 1985 | EastEnders · as Chair Of The Bench |
| 1984 | Pericles, Prince of Tyre · as First Knight / Gentleman Of Ephesus |
| 1983 | The Fourth Arm · as Küpper |
| 1982 | The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby · as Frank Cheeryble |
| 1982 | The Hound of the Baskervilles · as Stapleton |
| 1973 | Warship (1973) · as Sg. Lieutenant Ansell |
| 1972 | Crown Court · as Police Inspector |
| 1972 | Emmerdale · as Judge |
| 1960 | Coronation Street · as Police SergeantOn Plex |
| 1955 | This is Your Life (UK) · as Self |