Shaun Prendergast

Shaun Prendergast is an English actor and writer. In 2014 he created the role of DS Holt in EastEnders as well as appearing on stage as the MC in Terry Johnson's Olivier nominated revival of Oh! What a Lovely War and filming the role of Morrell in Remainder, a feature film directed by Omer Fast. In 2012–13 created the role of Robert Bain in Waterloo Road, and has made frequent guest appearances in Casualty, The Bill, Holby, Doctors, Coronation Street, New Tricks, Peak Practice, Soldier Soldier among others. He played Greg Doland in British soap opera Emmerdale, appeared as Chief Supt. Mike Evans in the series Collision, written by Anthony Horowitz He received a New York Critics' Choice award for his performance in A Place of Safety (ITV). He has over three hundred radio credits. He was a founder member of Sir Kenneth Branagh's Renaissance Theatre Company appearing on stage, screen and radio and has also made two appearances as a pantomime dame – described on his debut in the Daily Telegraph as 'the finest, funniest pantomime Dame in London.' He has written extensively for the stage, television, radio and film.