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Chris Tummings Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

Quick Facts

Born:
1961-04-20

Birthplace:
Forest Hill, London, England

Credits:
13 Total Roles

Chris Tummings

Acting

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Biography

Chris is a multi-talented performer who made his professional acting debut in 1979 with Mustapha Matura’s Welcome home Jacko at The Factory in London. He was a founder member of the Black Theatre Co-operative producing plays about the Black experience. He has since worked extensively in Theatre, TV, and film throughout the years along with being a singer and musician.

Credits include: Soul Sister (Savoy Theatre/UK and world tour); The Harder They Come (Playhouse Theatre/UK and World tour) and The Big Life (Apollo Theatre).

TV credits include lead performer in No Problem (LWT), Desmond’s and comedy sketch show Get Up Stand Up (Ch4). He has recently been seen in The Widow (Amazon prime) and Stay Close (Netflix) and can currently be seen in The Bezonians in selected cinemas and streaming platforms.

Known For

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2025 The Last Dance MOVIE Self
2024 Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire MOVIE Police Chief
2019 Red Devil MOVIE Julio
2011 Death in Paradise TV Greg
2007 Deadmeat MOVIE Danny
1992 Black Poppies MOVIE Self
1987 This Year's Model MOVIE Photographer
1987 The New Statesman TV Police Sergeant
1987 Boogie Outlaws TV Zoot
1985 Water MOVIE Garfield

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