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Raymond Fearon is a British actor. He played garage mechanic Nathan Cooper on ITV's long-running soap opera Coronation Street from 2005-2006. Other credits include Band of Gold (1997), EastEnders (2001), As If (2002), the Harry Potter film series (2001-2002), His Dark Materials (2003), Doctors (2008), Raw (2010), Da Vinci's Demons (2014), Fantastic Beasts (film series) (2018-2022), Fleabag (2019), Red Dwarf (2020), Champion (2023), and The Feud (2025).

Key Information

Early life

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Fearon was the youngest of ten children born to Jamaican parents living in northwest London.[1] From a young age, he joined the Royal Court Theatre[1] and Tricycle Youth Theatre,[1] before going on to study drama at Rose Bruford College.[2]

Career

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Theatre

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Fearon made his reputation as a stage actor, working at Liverpool's Everyman Theatre;[2] Manchester Contact Theatre; Manchester Royal Exchange;[2] Oxford Playhouse;[2] Barn Theatre, Kent; The Almeida; The Crucible, Sheffield; The Donmar Warehouse; The Royal Shakespeare Theatres in Stratford and the National Theatre.[2] He starred in Othello—opposite Gillian Kearney's Desdemona— in Liverpool at the age of 24, becoming the first black actor to play Othello on RSC main stages for over 40 years.[3] His other early stage roles included Charles Surface in The School for Scandal;[2] Betty/Martin in Cloud 9 (play);[2] Longaville in Love's Labour's Lost;[2] Ferdinand in The Tempest;[2] and Pete in Blues for Mister Charlie.[2]

His early theatre work in London included Hugo/Frederick in Ring Round the Moon at the Lilian Baylis Theatre;[2] the title role in The Invisible Man (his one-man show) at the Bridewell Theatre;[2] and Pierre in Venice Preserv'd at the Almeida Theatre.[2]

He has worked extensively with the Royal Shakespeare Company(RSC) in their Stratford and London theatres and on tour.[2] He was the first black actor to play the title role in Othello in the main Royal Shakespeare theatre (director Michael Attenborough, 1999) giving a performance alongside Richard McCabe's strong and repressed Iago.[4] They also played opposite one another in 1996's The White Devil (Gale Edwards, Swan theatre) where he played Brachiano and McCabe the villain Flamineo.[2] Fearon was directed by Attenborough also as Romeo alongside Zoe Waites as Juliet in Romeo and Juliet (RSC, Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon, 1997).[2]

Other RSC roles have included the First Knight and First Tempter in Murder in the Cathedral (Swan, 1993),[2] Stubb in Moby Dick (musical) (TOP, 1993),[2] the Prince of Morocco in The Merchant of Venice (RST, 1994),[2] Paris in Troilus and Cressida (Ian Judge, RST, 1996),[2] the Marquis of Posa in Don Carlos (play) (1999),[2] Pericles in Adrian Noble's Pericles, Prince of Tyre (RST and Roundhouse, 2002)[2] and Mark Antony in Julius Caesar (play) (2012).[2]

In 2003, he played 'Oberon' in A Midsummer Night's Dream at Sheffield's Crucible Theatre.[2] In 2004, he appeared in as Jean Kiyabe in World Music by Steve Waters at the Donmar Warehouse,[2] and in the same year at the National Theatre as Mark in Sing Yer Heart Out for the Lads by Roy Williams.[2]

In 2010, he starred as Walter Lee Younger in A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry,[2] the production was directed by Michael Buffong at the Royal Exchange, Manchester.[2]

In July 2013 he played Macduff opposite Kenneth Branagh (as Macbeth) and Alex Kingston (as Lady Macbeth) in Macbeth at Manchester International Festival.Manchester.[2] His performance was broadcast to cinemas on 20 July as part of National Theatre Live.[5]

In December 2017 he played Nathan Detroit in Guys and Dolls at the Royal Exchange, Manchester.[2] The production was directed by Michael Buffong.[6]

Radio

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In the BBC's 2003 radio adaptation of His Dark Materials, Fearon appeared as the narrator and as the angel Balthamos.[7]

Television and film

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In 2001 he appeared in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (as Firenze the centaur).[8] He had a minor role as a sentry in Kenneth Branagh's 1996 film version of Hamlet.[2]

Fearon played Nathan Cooper in Coronation Street from 2005 to 2006.[2] He was in the 2006 series of Strictly Come Dancing, partnered by Camilla Dallerup, and was voted out in week 6.[2]

From 2013 to 2015, he appeared as a fictionalised version of historical figure Carlo de' Medici on the Starz series Da Vinci's Demons.[2] In 2019, Fearon played the role of Hot Misogynist in season two of the acclaimed BBC Three comedy-drama Fleabag.[1]

In 2023, he starred Beres Champion in the BBC television series Champion, about the Champion family's involvement in the black music scene of London.[9]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
1996 Hamlet Francisco
1999 The Clandestine Marriage Brush
2001 Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone Firenze Voice and vocal effects
2002 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Fawkes Vocal effects
2008 The Chef's Letter The Sous Chef Short film
2009 Lulu and Jimi Jimi
2011 Therapist Bigger Short film
2012 Hamilton: In the Interest of the Nation Benjamin Lee
2013 National Theatre Live Macduff Stage production of Macbeth
2014 The Hooligan Factory Midnight
2016 The Complete Walk: Troilus and Cressida Hector Short film
2017 The Yellow Birds Colonel
Beauty and the Beast Père Robert
The Foreigner Commander Richard Bromley
Space for You RF Short film
To Love and to Cherish Wilson Short film
2018 2036 Origin Unknown Sterling Brooks
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald Fawkes Vocal cameo
2019 Lessons of the Hour Frederick Douglass
2020 Breach Billy Short film
2021 The Protégé Duquet
Father Christmas Is Back Felix
The Lady of Heaven Abu Bakr
2022 Memory Gerald Nussbaum
Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore Fawkes Vocal effects
Christmas in the Caribbean Gregory
Christmas in Paradise Felix Sequel to Father Christmas Is Back
2023 One Year Off George Prince
Coffee Wars Bernie
Barbie Dan at the FBI
2024 Swede Caroline Lawrence
The People Before Pete
2025 My Fault: London William Leister
Cleaner DI Kahn
Tinsel Town TBA Post-production

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
1995 The Bill Dean Barnet Series 11; episode 79: "Skin Deep"
Prime Suspect Mark Whitehouse Series 4; episode 3: "Scent of Darkness"
Dressing for Breakfast Steve Series 1; episode 4: "Steve"
1996 The Merchant of Venice Morocco Television film
1997 Band of Gold Paul Episodes 3 & 4: "The Catch: Parts One & Two"
The Bill Foley Marsh Series 13; episode 124: "Crimes of a Lesser Passion"
2000 A Christmas Carol Jacob Marley Television film
2001 EastEnders Lennie 3 episodes
2002 Outside the Rules Gary Rainford (unknown episodes)
The Bill Paul Sharpe Series 18; episode 32: "Ruffled Feathers"
As If Riggs Series 2 & 3; 10 episodes
2003 Keen Eddie Georgie Pendergast Episode 7: "Black Like Me"
Waking the Dead Miles Patterson Series 3; episodes 3 & 4: "Walking on Water: Parts 1 & 2"
2003 Doctors PC Vernon Samuels Series 5; episode 115: "Alpha Male"
2004 In Search of Shakespeare Various characters Mini-series; episodes 1–4
2005 Revelations Benjamin Mini-series; episode 3: "Hour Three"
2005−2006 Coronation Street Nathan Cooper Series regular; 99 episodes
2008 Doctors Malcolm Tumelo Series 10; 18 episodes
2009 Missing Karl Hughes Series 1; episode 2: "Young and Restless"
2010 Raw Paul Series 2; episodes 3–5
Ein Sommer in Kapstadt Gabriel Swart Television film
2011 Planet of the Apemen: Battle for Earth Kalay Mini-series; episodes 1 & 2
Morlocks Tyrell Television film
Celebrity Mastermind Himself - Contestant Series 10; episode 4
Beate Uhse [de] Jeff Television film
Death in Paradise Curtis Series 1; episode 7
2011–2012 Above Suspicion DCI/Commander Sam Power Series 3; episodes 1 & 2, & series 4; episode 1
2012 Silk Roland Boyce QC Series 2; episode 3: "In the Family Way"
Julius Caesar Mark Antony Television film
2013 Moving On Steve McCullock Series 5; episode 1: "Fledgling"
2014–2015 Da Vinci's Demons Carlo de' Medici Series 2 & 3; 9 episodes
2015 Suspects Gregor Forrester Series 3; episode 3: "Safe from Harm"
2016 New Blood David Kumalah Episodes 6 & 7: "Case 3, Parts 1 & 2"
2017 Snatch Father John Series 1; episodes 5, 6 & 8
2018 Midsomer Murders Carlton Scott Series 20; episode 2: "Death of the Small Coppers"
Origin Omar Touré Episode 2: "Lost on Both Sides"
2019 Silent Witness DI Jasper Quint Series 22; episodes 7 & 8: "Deathmaker: Parts 1 & 2"
Shakespeare & Hathaway: Private Investigators Major Tony Suffolk Series 2; episode 2: "The Play's the Thing"
Fleabag Hot Misogynist Series 2; episodes 2 & 5
Plebs Magnus Series 5; episode 7: "The New Flat"
2019–2020 His Dark Materials Mr. Hanway Series 1; episodes 5 & 7; & series 2; episode 2
2020 Red Dwarf: The Promised Land Rodon Television special
Semi-Detached Mike Bottford Episode 3
2021 The Girlfriend Experience Paul Season 3; episodes 1 & 3: "Mirrors" & "Deep Fake"
Close to Me Nick Mini-series; episodes 2–6
2022 We Hunt Together Ch. Supt. Lester Price Series 2; episodes 3–5
2023 Champion Beres Champion Main cast; episodes 1–8
2024 Father Brown Silas O'Hagen Series 11; episode 9: "The Dead of Night"
2025 The Feud Alan Spence Episodes 1–6[10]
Not Going Out John Series 14; episode 1: "House Move"

Radio

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Year Title Role Notes
2003 His Dark Materials The Angel, Balthamos (Narrator) BBC Radio 4 dramatisation. All episodes

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Ray Fearon (born 5 August 1973) is an award-winning British actor of Jamaican descent, including the Best Supporting Actor at the National Film Awards UK in 2025, celebrated for his commanding stage performances in Shakespearean roles with the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) and his versatile work across television and film.[1][2][3][4] Born and raised in London to Jamaican immigrant parents who arrived in England during the 1950s, Fearon grew up as the youngest of ten children on the Stonebridge estate in northwest London, a challenging environment marked by high unemployment and limited community resources.[5][2][6] In his youth, he aspired to a career in professional tennis as a junior international player before pivoting to acting, training at the Rose Bruford College of Speech and Drama, where he portrayed Othello and Berowne in Love's Labour's Lost.[2][7] He was appointed president of the college in June 2024.[2] Fearon's theatre career took off with his 1993 debut at the RSC, where he became an associate artist and delivered breakthrough performances, including the title role in Othello (1999), marking the first time a black actor had played the part on the company's main stage since Paul Robeson in 1959.[3] Other RSC highlights include roles in Romeo and Juliet, Pericles, Julius Caesar, and Hecuba.[3] On screen, he gained prominence voicing the centaur Firenze in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001), portraying Nathan Harding in the soap opera Coronation Street (2005–2006), and appearing as the "Hot Misogynist" in Fleabag (2019), alongside roles in His Dark Materials (2019), The Firm (2019 stage production), and Dan at the FBI in Barbie (2023).[2][3] He has also competed on Strictly Come Dancing (2006) and supported community initiatives, including efforts to preserve the Bridge Park Community Leisure Centre, a key site from his youth.[4][3]

Early life and education

Family background and upbringing

Ray Fearon was born on 5 August 1973 in northwest London to parents who had immigrated from Jamaica as part of the Windrush generation in the early 1950s.[6][8] As one of eight children, he grew up in a large, close-knit family where Jamaican cultural traditions, including music, storytelling, and community gatherings, played a central role in daily life.[9] This environment, rooted in his parents' Caribbean heritage, fostered a vibrant sense of identity and resilience amid the challenges of immigrant life in post-war Britain. Fearon's early years in areas like Harlesden and around the Stonebridge Estate exposed him to a dynamic multicultural community, where local activities and social interactions highlighted themes of perseverance and creativity.[10] Although initially drawn to sports as a junior tennis player for Middlesex County, his interests shifted toward performance through involvement in community workshops.[10] At around age 16, Fearon formed his own theatre company in Brent, supported by local council funding, which allowed the group to tour boroughs and perform in community centers.[6] He soon joined prominent youth theatre programs, including those at the Royal Court Theatre and Tricycle Youth Theatre, where he gained initial exposure to structured dramatic arts and discovered his passion for acting.[10][6] These experiences in accessible, community-driven settings ignited his lifelong commitment to the stage, paving the way for subsequent formal training at Rose Bruford College.[2]

Training and early career influences

Fearon's introduction to acting began in his youth in northwest London, where he participated in community theatre workshops on the Stonebridge Estate and formed his own theatre company, touring plays across Brent's community centres with support from local leisure services.[10] These early experiences, including involvement with the Royal Court Youth Theatre and Tricycle Youth Theatre, ignited his passion for performance and provided a practical foundation that influenced his adaptability across classical and contemporary roles by emphasizing ensemble work and direct audience engagement from a young age.[10][6] In the early 1990s (c. 1990–1993), Fearon pursued formal training at Rose Bruford College of Speech and Drama, undertaking a three-year program that equipped him with rigorous skills in voice, movement, and character development essential for stage acting.[11] He graduated with a first-class degree, crediting the institution's comprehensive curriculum for building his technical proficiency and confidence in interpreting complex texts, which later informed his nuanced portrayals in both Shakespearean and modern works.[12] Following graduation, Fearon immersed himself in regional repertory theatre, working at venues such as the Liverpool Everyman, Oxford Stage Company, and Manchester Royal Exchange, where he performed in diverse productions that served as crucial apprenticeships.[13] These roles sharpened his versatility, allowing him to balance classical techniques with contemporary storytelling demands, and underscored the value of repertory systems in fostering disciplined, multifaceted actors.[14]

Career

Theatre work

Ray Fearon began his professional theatre career after training at Rose Bruford College of Speech and Drama, where he performed leading Shakespearean roles such as Othello.[15] Fearon's association with the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) spanned a decade starting in 1993, during which he established himself as a prominent interpreter of Shakespearean characters.[16] He joined under director Steven Pimlott for an initial season that included productions like The Merchant of Venice and Murder in the Cathedral, viewing the RSC as a "second home" and "school of excellence."[3] Among his key RSC roles were Mercutio in Romeo and Juliet, the title character in Pericles, and Mark Antony in Julius Caesar (2012).[3][17] A landmark in Fearon's career came in 1999 when he became the first Black actor to portray Othello on the RSC's main stage since Paul Robeson's production in 1959, directed by Michael Attenborough at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre.[18][19] This casting marked a significant step in breaking racial barriers in British classical theatre, with Fearon emphasizing a merit-based approach: "I just wanted to play the part!"[3] His performance highlighted the universality of Shakespeare's themes, drawing inspiration from actors like Simon Russell Beale and dedicating his work to mentors such as Pimlott.[3] Beyond the RSC, Fearon has contributed to productions at major London venues, including Pierre in Thomas Otway's Venice Preserv'd at the Almeida Theatre in 1995.[7] At the Donmar Warehouse, he played Jean Kiyabe in Steve Waters' World Music in 2004, directed by Josie Rourke.[13] He also appeared at the National Theatre as Mark in Roy Williams' Sing Yer Heart Out for the Lads that same year.[15] In 2017, Fearon took on the role of Nathan Detroit in the UK's first all-Black production of Guys and Dolls at the Royal Exchange Theatre in Manchester.[20] In 2019, Fearon starred as Gus in the revival of Roy Williams' The Firm at Hampstead Theatre Downstairs.[21]

Radio and voice work

Ray Fearon has established a notable presence in radio drama, leveraging his theatre-honed vocal versatility to portray complex characters in audio adaptations broadcast primarily on BBC Radio 3 and Radio 4. His deep, resonant voice, often praised for conveying emotional depth and authority without visual cues, has made him a sought-after performer in this medium.[22][23] One of his early highlights was the 2003 BBC Radio 4 adaptation of Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy, where Fearon served as narrator across all three parts—Northern Lights, The Subtle Knife, and The Amber Spyglass—while also voicing the angel Balthamos, a role that showcased his ability to shift between omniscient storytelling and ethereal characterization.[24] He has since featured in numerous Shakespearean radio productions, including starring as Othello in the 2004 BBC Radio 3 dramatization, a performance noted for its innovative audio focus on the tragedy's psychological intensity. Other representative roles include Antonio in The Merchant of Venice (2018, BBC Radio 3), Theseus in The Two Noble Kinsmen (2019, BBC Radio 3), and Mephistopheles in Christopher Marlowe's Doctor Faustus (2007, BBC Radio 3), demonstrating his range in classical and Renaissance texts.[25][26][27] More recently, he played the manipulative Count Valmont in a 2021 BBC Radio 4 adaptation of Dangerous Liaisons by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos.[28][29] Beyond radio plays, Fearon's voice work extends to audiobooks and dramatic recordings, where his non-visual delivery emphasizes narrative immersion. He contributed to the full-cast audiobook Assassin's Creed: Gold (2019, Audible Original), voicing key characters in this historical thriller set during England's economic turmoil of the late 17th century.[30] His radio performances, often released as audiobooks, such as the Othello and His Dark Materials collections, further highlight his vocal adaptability in ensemble formats, allowing listeners to experience Shakespeare's soliloquies or Pullman's fantastical worlds through sound alone.[31]

Television roles

Fearon's breakthrough in mainstream television came with his role as the charismatic garage mechanic Nathan Cooper in the ITV soap opera Coronation Street, where he appeared from 2005 to 2006.[32] The character, initially credited as Nathan Harding, was specifically created for him and involved complex storylines, including romantic entanglements with Tracy Barlow and Frankie Baldwin, showcasing his ability to portray layered, everyday characters in a high-profile series.[33] This stint marked a significant step from his theatre roots, introducing him to a broader audience through the soap's massive viewership.[34] Throughout his career, Fearon has delivered memorable guest appearances in acclaimed series, demonstrating his versatility across genres. In the 2019 BBC comedy-drama Fleabag, he played the "Hot Misogynist," a suave yet flawed priest whose interactions with the protagonist added depth to themes of desire and vulnerability.[35] He followed this with the role of Rodon, the cunning leader of the Feral Cats, in the 2020 Red Dwarf special "The Promised Land," bringing authoritative menace to the sci-fi comedy's ensemble.[36] More recently, in the 2023 BBC One musical drama Champion, Fearon portrayed Beres Champion, the patriarch of a talented family navigating fame and rivalry in the London grime scene, earning praise for his commanding presence in a lead supporting role.[37] Fearon's television trajectory reflects an evolution from supporting parts to more prominent characters, evident in his recent and upcoming work on BBC and ITV productions. In the 2025 Channel 5 thriller series The Feud, he stars as Alan, a neighbor entangled in escalating suburban conflicts that spiral into paranoia and violence, highlighting his shift toward lead dramatic roles.[38] Other BBC and ITV series have further showcased this progression, allowing him to explore nuanced portrayals of authority figures and family dynamics. These television roles have notably expanded Fearon's visibility beyond his extensive theatre foundation, which honed his acting versatility, by reaching millions through episodic formats and introducing his commanding screen presence to diverse audiences.[39]

Film roles

Ray Fearon's entry into film began with voice acting in the fantasy genre, where he provided the voice for the centaur Firenze in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001), a role that introduced him to international audiences through the blockbuster adaptation of J.K. Rowling's novel.[40] He continued contributing vocal effects in the franchise, voicing the phoenix Fawkes in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002) and making a vocal cameo as Fawkes in Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (2018), further embedding his work in the wizarding world. These early voice roles highlighted his distinctive baritone, often used to convey mythical creatures with depth and gravitas.[41] Transitioning to on-screen performances, Fearon appeared as Père Robert, a kind-hearted bookseller, in the live-action musical remake Beauty and the Beast (2017), directed by Bill Condon, where he supported the ensemble alongside Emma Watson and Dan Stevens. This marked a shift from behind-the-scenes contributions to visible characters, allowing him to showcase physical presence in a fairy-tale narrative blending romance and fantasy. His filmography expanded into contemporary comedy with the role of Dan at the FBI in Greta Gerwig's Barbie (2023), a satirical take on consumerism and gender roles that grossed over $1.4 billion worldwide, demonstrating his ability to infuse humor into brief but memorable appearances. In recent years, Fearon has embraced diverse genres, portraying Bernie in the indie comedy Coffee Wars (2023), a lighthearted rivalry among coffee shop owners, and Lawrence in the mockumentary Swede Caroline (2024), which satirizes competitive vegetable growing with absurd twists. He delved into psychological thriller territory as Pete in The People Before (2024), a Suffolk-set story of eerie family secrets and rural unease, praised for its atmospheric tension. Most notably, in the romantic drama My Fault: London (2025), he played William Leister, a wealthy patriarch navigating blended family dynamics, contributing to the film's exploration of forbidden attraction and class tensions in a British adaptation of a Spanish bestseller. This progression from voice work in high-fantasy epics to on-screen roles across comedy, drama, and thriller underscores Fearon's versatility, adapting his commanding presence to varied cinematic demands.[9] His growing film profile has been bolstered by prior television exposure, which provided steady visibility and led to opportunities in larger productions.[42]

Personal life

Relationships and family

Fearon was in a long-term relationship with actress Jane Gurnett, best known for her roles in Casualty and Crossroads. The couple, who share an age difference of sixteen years, welcomed a daughter named Rosa May via IVF after a prolonged struggle to conceive.[43][44][9][45] The pair separated around 2004, and Fearon has since described himself as single while expressing openness to new romance, though he keeps such matters private.[44] He remains a devoted father to Rosa, who at age eight in 2006 was already showing interests in writing and veterinary science, and who later encouraged his participation in Strictly Come Dancing.[44][6] Public details on Fearon's broader family life are limited, reflecting his preference for privacy in personal matters.

Other pursuits and honors

In June 2024, Ray Fearon was appointed as the third President of Rose Bruford College of Theatre and Performance, succeeding Bernardine Evaristo, with his official installation occurring on 9 October 2024 at the Parish Church of Holy Trinity in Lamorbey, Sidcup.[15][11] As an alumnus of the college, Fearon's role underscores his commitment to drama education and mentorship, drawing on his extensive experience to support emerging performers.[46] Fearon received the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor in 2025 for his performance in My Fault: London, recognizing his contribution to the film's portrayal of family dynamics and urban life in a British adaptation of the Spanish young adult series.[47][48] Among his theatre accolades, Fearon was awarded the George Benson Community Award for his portrayal of Othello at the National Theatre while training at Rose Bruford, highlighting his early impact on stage interpretations of Shakespearean roles.[7] His 1999 performance as the titular character in the Royal Shakespeare Company's production marked him as the first Black British actor to play Othello on the company's main stages, contributing to barrier-breaking representations in British theatre.[3] Fearon has been involved in diversity initiatives within the British acting industry, including mentoring disadvantaged teenagers through the Royal Shakespeare Company's Next Generation programme in 2017, which aimed to provide masterclasses and opportunities to underrepresented youth aspiring to theatre careers.[49]

Filmography

Film

Ray Fearon's feature film credits are as follows:

Television

YearTitleRoleEpisodes/Notes
2002As IfRiggsSeries regular[53]
2003DoctorsPC Vernon Samuels1 episode
2004In Search of ShakespeareVarious charactersMiniseries
2005RevelationsBenjaminMiniseries[35]
2005–2006Coronation StreetNathan Harding / Nathan Cooper99 episodes[54]
2008RawPaul3 episodes[55]
2009Moving OnLeon1 episode[9]
2013–2015Da Vinci's DemonsCarlo de' Medici10 episodes[56]
2013National Theatre Live: MacbethMacduffFilmed stage production[57]
2014SuspectsGregor Forrester1 episode[35]
2017SnatchFather JohnEpisodes 5, 6, 8[58]
2018OriginOmar Touré6 episodes[35]
2018Midsomer MurdersCarlton ScottEpisode: "Death of the Small Coppers"[59]
2019FleabagHot MisogynistEpisode 5, Season 2[60]
2019His Dark MaterialsMr. Hanway2 episodes, Season 1
2019Shakespeare & Hathaway: Private InvestigatorsMajor Tony Suffolk / Corporal Barry FoulkesEpisode: "The Play's the Thing"[61]
2020Red DwarfRodon"The Promised Land" special[62]
2023ChampionBeres Champion8 episodes[63]
2025The FeudAlan Spence6 episodes[64]
2025Not Going OutJohnEpisode 1, Series 14: "House Move"[65]

Radio

Ray Fearon has performed in numerous radio dramas and adaptations, particularly for the BBC, showcasing his versatile voice in roles ranging from narrators to complex characters in literary works.[66]

Selected Radio Credits

References

  1. Ray Fearon - Rose Bruford College
  2. Ray Fearon - I just wanted to play the part
  3. Campaigners look to Historic England to save Black British site ...
  4. Lessons in living | Society - The Guardian
  5. Ray Fearon | BBA Shakespeare
  6. Ray Fearon: “It would be very difficult to make it now - kids don't ...
  7. https://www.themoviedb.org/person/56650-ray-fearon
  8. 5 minutes with: Ray Fearon – 'I really wanted to be a tennis player ...
  9. Leading actor and alumnus Ray Fearon named as the new ...
  10. Street star goes back to school | News Shopper
  11. 20 Questions With…Ray Fearon - London - WhatsOnStage
  12. Ray Fearon: In-debt drama graduates are more interested in Netflix ...
  13. President - Rose Bruford College
  14. Ray Fearon - Official London Theatre
  15. Gregory Doran 2012 production | Julius Caesar
  16. Othello (1999) - BBA Shakespeare - University of Warwick
  17. Theatre cast as villain by black actors | UK news | The Guardian
  18. Casting Revealed For UK's First All-Black GUYS AND DOLLS
  19. BBC Radio 3 - Drama on 3, Doctor Faustus
  20. Fair Than Black': Othellos On British Radio - Shakespeare Survey 75
  21. BBC Radio 4 Extra - His Dark Materials - Episode guide
  22. BBC Radio 3 - Drama on 3, The Merchant of Venice
  23. Full Length Play: The Two Noble Kinsmen - BBC
  24. radio plays drama,bbc,Doctor Faustus, by Christopher Marlowe ...
  25. Dangerous Liaisons - BBC Radio 4
  26. Full Dangerous Liaisons cast and crew credits - British Comedy Guide
  27. Assassin's Creed: Gold
  28. https://www.audible.com/search?searchNarrator=Ray%2BFearon
  29. Ray Fearon | TVSA
  30. Nathan Cooper | Coronation Street Wiki | Fandom
  31. RAY FEARON: Our Nathan Cooper | Corrie Canuck - WordPress.com
  32. Ray Fearon List of Movies and TV Shows - TV Guide
  33. Ray Fearon in Red Dwarf - Markham, Froggatt & Irwin
  34. Champion cast: who's who in the BBC musical drama - Yahoo
  35. The Feud ending explained: One final twist | Radio Times
  36. Ray Fearon - MyDramaList
  37. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0241527/characters/nm0269909
  38. Ray Fearon (visual voices guide) - Behind The Voice Actors
  39. Ray Fearon - IMDb
  40. Ray Fearon Movies & TV Shows List | Rotten Tomatoes
  41. Jane Gurnett - Holby.tv
  42. EXCLUSIVE: COME DANCING'S RAY ON WHY HE'S READY FOR ...
  43. Ray Fearon installed as President and Mo Gilligan awarded ...
  44. 11th Annual National Film Awards UK Celebrates a Record 3.9 ...
  45. Awards - My Fault: London (2025) - IMDb
  46. RSC combats elite bias with acting masterclasses for disadvantaged ...
  47. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1615160/characters/nm0269909
  48. https://www.filmreference.com/film/50/Ray-Fearon.html
  49. Nathan Cooper - List of appearances - Coronation Street Wiki
  50. Raw (TV Series 2008–2013) - Full cast & crew - IMDb
  51. Ray Fearon as Carlo de' Medici - IMDb
  52. "Snatch" Fly Away You Nutters (TV Episode 2017) - Full cast & crew
  53. "Midsomer Murders" Death of the Small Coppers (TV Episode 2018)
  54. Fleabag: Season 2, Episode 5 | Cast and Crew - Rotten Tomatoes
  55. "Red Dwarf" The Promised Land (TV Episode 2020) - IMDb
  56. Champion (TV Series 2023) - IMDb
  57. The Feud (TV Series 2025– ) - IMDb
  58. "Not Going Out" House Move (TV Episode 2025) - Full cast & crew
  59. BBC Radio 4 Extra - His Dark Materials, The Subtle Knife
  60. BBC Radio 4 FM - Schedule - BBC Programme Index
  61. https://suttonelms.org.uk/others93.html
  62. [PDF] 1 'More fair than black': Othellos on British radio In 1933, as the BBC ...
  63. BBC Radio 4 - Drama on 4, From a Great Height
  64. BBC Radio 3 - Drama on 3, The Merchant of Venice, “Life itself, my ...
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