Derek Martin
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Derek William Rapp, known profesionally as Derek Martin, was an English actor. With a career spanning more than five decades, he began as a stuntman before moving into acting, appearing in a range of
Martin in 2016
Martin attending the funeral of his EastEnders co-star Wendy Richard in March 2009
Slater family (EastEnders)
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The Slater family are a fictional family from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, that have appeared since Episode 1997, first broadcast in September 2000. The family are introduced as a central family uni
Derek Martin
…to hear of his passing", describing his portrayal of Charlie Slater as instantly cementing him in the hearts of the audience, as the head of one of EastEnders' most iconic families. Official website…
The original Slater family as they appeared in 2000
Actress Michelle Ryan (pictured in 2009) departed her role as Zoe Slater in 2005. She returned in 2025.
Ronnie Branning, portrayed by Samantha Womack (pictured), swapped her dead baby with Kat's son, Tommy, in late 2010.
Actress Lacey Turner reprised her role as Stacey Slater in 2014, four years after she quit the show.