Charlie Suff — things you didn't know about the EastEnders actor

Actor Charlie Suff is known to millions as EastEnders' Johnny Carter.

He made his debut on the BBC soap back in February 2024 and is the third actor to have played Mick and Linda Carter's son.

Since his return, Johnny has been involved in several key storylines, including helping The Six cover up the murder of Keanu Taylor. And we can't wait to see what's in store next for the character.

In the meantime, here are a few fun facts you may not know about Charlie Suff...

Charlie Suff is a Brighton boy

Charlie Suff was born and raised in Brighton.

His passion for performing started at an early age, as he explained in an interview with Bristol Old Vic: "My love for acting spawned from me being that shouting kid with pants on his head, prancing about to all the parents' amusement."

"After this became very uncool, I searched for other ways to channel my need to perform, naturally discovering the stage fairly quickly."

He trained at a leading drama school

Charlie honed his craft at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, one of the UK's most respected drama schools.

Its famous former alumni include the likes of Olivia Colman, Sir Daniel Day-Lewis and Naomie Harris.

Speaking at the time of being a pupil there, Charlie told the Bristol Old Vic: "The Bristol Old Vic Theatre School has the most wonderful atmosphere because the amount of people they let in is so small, everyone very quickly becomes like a family.

"It is such a privilege to be so close to the downs, it is the perfect place to learn lines – I think my aimless wandering whilst muttering to myself may have freaked out a fair few dog walkers."

He's a singer in a band

Acting isn't the only string in Charlie's bow - he's also a talented singer.

Charlie is the front man of band Third Face, and plays the guitar and saxophone as well as providing vocals.

The group's Instagram account @thirdfacemusic shows pictures of their gigs as well as snippets from their released singles.

Go check them out!

EastEnders isn't his first television role

Although EastEnders is undoubtedly his biggest role to date, it won't be the first time Charlie has appeared on TV.

In 2021 he made a brief appearance in ITV crime drama series Grace alongside John Simm and Richie Campbell.

And fans of ITV's Granchester season 7, may remember Charlie played the part of Tommy Wilson in an episode that aired in 2023.

Charlie's acting CV also includes parts in short movies The Other Soul to Evie and Never Has a Man.

He created his own play in lockdown

Acting opportunities were in short supply when the Covid pandemic hit in 2020, but Charlie found a way to get his work out to an audience.

The young talent wrote and performed his own short play titled, 'A Moment of Peace', which is still available on YouTube, if you fancy a watch...

He has a close bond with his EastEnders on-screen mum

Charlie's bond with co-star Kellie Bright, who plays Linda, is as close off-screen as it is on.

The actor has credited Kellie for helping him settle in the role and told Inside Soap magazine: "She really looks out for me. Early on, I remember a couple of times where I'd have a little moment in a scene that I was unsure about. Kellie would clock it and would telepathically ask a question for me!"

"I quickly felt comfortable on the show and a massive part of that is from her. There's that motherly aspect, but day-to-day we're just friends and we giggle all the time!"

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