Charlie Chambers (actor)
Charlie Chambers | |
|---|---|
| Born | 23 June 1996 London, England |
| Other names | Charlie Chambers |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Television | EastEnders McDonald & Dodds |
Charlie Jones (born 23 June 1996), known professionally Charlie Chambers, is an English actor. He is known for portraying the role of Ben Mitchell in the BBC soap opera EastEnders between 2006 and 2010. In 2020, he appeared in the BBC drama Noughts + Crosses and the film Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey, before portraying DC Samuel Goldie in the ITV crime drama McDonald & Dodds between 2022 and 2024.
Life and career
Chambers was born Charlie Jones on 23 June 1996 in London, England.[1][2] In 2006, he was cast in the role of Ben Mitchell in the BBC soap opera EastEnders. He portrayed the role for four years, during which time he was involved in a child abuse storyline at the hands of Stella Crawford (Sophie Thompson), the girlfriend of his character's father Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden).[3][4][5] He departed the role in June 2010 and the character was recast to Joshua Pascoe later in the year.[6][7]
Chambers did not act for the next decade and later adopted Charlie Chambers as his professional name. In 2020, he appeared in two episodes of the BBC drama Noughts + Crosses as Danny Hickson. Later that year, he portrayed a mail courier in the American film Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey.[8][9] Between 2022 and 2024, Jones portrayed DC Samuel Goldie in the ITV crime drama McDonald & Dodds.[10][11]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–2010 | EastEnders | Ben Mitchell | Regular role | [12] |
| 2020 | Noughts + Crosses | Danny Hickson | Recurring role | [13] |
| 2020 | Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey | Mail Courier | Film | [14] |
| 2022–2024 | McDonald & Dodds | DC Samuel Goldie | Main role | [15] |
References
- ^ "Do you remember THIS Ben Mitchell?". Digital Spy. 29 March 2017. Archived from the original on 4 November 2021. Retrieved 11 March 2026.
- ^ Douglas, Nicole (1 February 2018). "EastEnders' Ben Mitchell: Where is child star Charlie Jones now?". OK!. Archived from the original on 23 July 2019. Retrieved 11 March 2026.
- ^ "In Pictures: Phil and Stella's Wedding". Digital Spy. 16 July 2007. Retrieved 11 March 2026.
- ^ "McDonald & Dodds season 4 cast | Characters and guest stars". Radio Times. Retrieved 11 March 2026.
- ^ O'Neill, Lauren (23 January 2019). "Remembering Eastenders' Greatest Ever Ben Mitchell". Vice. Retrieved 11 March 2026.
- ^ "Eastenders' Ben Mitchell is back - and being played by another new actor". BBC. 21 January 2019. Retrieved 11 March 2026.
- ^ "'EastEnders' new Ben Mitchell revealed". Digital Spy. 14 October 2010. Retrieved 11 March 2026.
- ^ "Noughts and Crosses fans spot EastEnders' Ben Mitchell". Heart. Retrieved 11 March 2026.
- ^ Shackleton, Niamh (18 May 2023). "EastEnders' Ben Mitchell star Charlie Jones unrecognisable years after soap exit". OK!. Retrieved 11 March 2026.
- ^ Fear, Helen (19 June 2022). "Who plays DC Samuel Goldie in McDonald & Dodds? Former EastEnders star Charlie Chambers, who played Ben Mitchell!". TV Guide. Archived from the original on 15 January 2026. Retrieved 11 March 2026.
- ^ Cremona, Patrick. "McDonald & Dodds confirms season 4 air date on ITV". Radio Times.
- ^ Tonks, Phoebe (9 August 2023). "EastEnders' former Ben Mitchell actors now and real reason for recast". OK!. Archived from the original on 6 January 2024. Retrieved 11 March 2026.
- ^ Cremona, Patrick. "Did you spot the ex-EastEnders star in BBC One's Noughts + Crosses? | Radio Times". Radio Times. Retrieved 11 March 2026.
- ^ Raven, David; Heslop, Katherine (10 June 2022). "Ex-EastEnders star Charlie Jones unrecognisable from his Ben Mitchell days". Daily Mirror. Archived from the original on 16 September 2024. Retrieved 11 March 2026.
- ^ "McDonald & Dodds: Meet the cast of series 4". Hello!. 2 September 2022. Retrieved 11 March 2026.