Lee Whitlock was a British actor who appeared in a variety of television shows and films throughout his career. He was born on April 17, 1968, and passed away on February 17, 2023.
Whitlock’s acting career began at the age of 12 when he made his debut on the British television series The Gentle Touch in 1980. He went on to star in several notable roles, including Stanley Moon in ITV’s Shine on Harvey Moon for five seasons and 41 episodes. He also appeared in The Merry Wives of Windsor as Falstaff’s page Robin in 1982.
In 1987, Whitlock had a brief appearance in David Leland’s British movie Wish You Were Here, and he gained further recognition for his role in the television drama Two of Us, which focused on a gay relationship between two schoolboys. He also starred in Central Television’s series for schools, Starting Out, alongside Chris Gascoyne the following year.
One of Whitlock’s most notable roles came in 1989 when he played Sydney Chaplin, the elder half-brother of Charlie Chaplin, in the television movie Young Charlie Chaplin by Bazz Taylor. He also appeared in several popular series, including Grange Hill, EastEnders, Lovejoy, Soldier Soldier, Boon, A Touch of Frost, The Detectives, Silent Witness, McCallum, Casualty, London’s Burning, and The Bill.
In 2007, Whitlock played a policeman in Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, which starred Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter. He also appeared in Ill Manors in 2012. Additionally, Whitlock starred in the W.I.Z. directed short film for Flowered Up’s song “Weekender” in 1992.
In 1993, Whitlock played Ben Levis in four episodes of the BBC children’s drama series Grange Hill. Throughout his career, Whitlock was known for his versatile acting abilities and his talent for bringing memorable characters to life on screen.
Here’s a list of all the TV shows Lee Whitlock was in from 1980 until his passing in 2023.
1980 The Gentle Touch
Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson
1981 Cribb
1982 Legacy of Murder
Spooner’s Patch
The Merry Wives of Windsor
1982-1995 Shine on Harvey Moon
1983 Tears Before Bedtime
Dramarama
Behind the Bike Sheds
1984 Comrade Dad
1985-1986 Hold the Back Page
1986 C.A.T.S. Eyes
The Best Years of Your Life
1986-1989 Starting Out
1987 Wish You Were Here
1988 Me and My Girl Charlie
1989 Young Charlie Chaplin
Split Ends
1990 The Two of Us
Harry Enfield & Chums
Play Dead
1991 Lovejoy
Soldier Soldier
Under Suspicion
Boon
Casualty
1992 A Touch of Frost
Weekender
1992-2010 The Bill
1993 The Detectives
Grange Hill as Bevis Loveday
Get Back
Great Performances
1994 99-1
Shopping
1996 Silent Witness
1997 EastEnders
1998 McCallum
1999 Maisie Raine
2000 Command Approved
2001 London’s Burning
2005 Bloodlines
2006 Ghostboat
That Summer Day
Prime Suspect on the Episode: “The Final Act”
2007 Cassandra’s Dream
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
2008 He Kills Coppers
Beyond the Rave
Holby City in the Episode “The Softest Music”
Love Me Still
2011 Wild Bill
2012 Comes a Bright Day
Ill Manors
The Sweeney
Parade’s End
EastEnders
2013 Complicit
Rock and Roll Fuck’n’Lovely
Jack the Giant Slayer
Casualty
Law & Order
2016 Stan Lee’s Lucky Man
2017 Rise of the Footsoldier 3
2021 Ferryman
2022 D Is for Detroit
Lee also plays the part of Johnny in a TV Series called The Trade which was was in pre-production at the time of his passing and is yet to be released.