| Rebel Dean | |
| Birth Date: | 11 April 1966 |
| Origin: | UK |
| Occupation: | Singer, songwriter, actor |
| Years Active: | 1988–present |
Rebel Richard Dean (born 11 April 1966) is a British actor, singer, songwriter, entertainer, and musician. He is known for his acting and singing roles in Joseph, Casualty, Only Fools and Horses, and Hollyoaks.
Dean was given a guitar at the age of 10 and started playing at school's plays. By the age of fifteen he played the lead male in his first theatre role, Pharaoh in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. After leaving school, he drove a Ford pick-up truck during the day and played the pubs and clubs at night. He has played many roles in theater, film and TV productions including Hollyoaks, Only Fools and Horses, Casualty, This Life, The Vet (HTV), Prince and the Pauper, Inspector Wycliffe (HTV).[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] Other films he has played the male lead in include Ebb Tide and California Eden.[6]
Dean starred in the stage show 4 Steps to Heaven for the latter part of 1998 and most of 1999 playing the young, middle and mature Elvis Presley.[7] [8] He has co-written the anthem for the Cornish county rugby team Trelawney's Army.
| Year | Title | Credited as | Notes | [9] | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Actor | Producer | Writer | Role | |||||
| 2021 | THE GILDED CAGE | THE GILDED CAGE | Detective Morgan | Male lead | ||||
| ORPHANS | ORPHANS | Danny | Male lead | |||||
| MIRROR IMAGE | Matt Manning | Male lead | ||||||
| 2016 | BLOOD RUNS THICK | Big Billy | Male lead | |||||
| 2014 | FIVE CARD DRAW | Zed | Male lead | |||||
| 2013 | SCOOP | SCOOP | George Turner | Male lead | ||||
| CALIFORNIA EDEN | Rev. Jim Jones | Male lead | ||||||
| 2012 | BREAKING POINT | Robson | 2nd Male lead | |||||
| DISMISSED | Master Friedman | Male lead | ||||||
| FREE RADICALS | Luc | 2nd Male lead | ||||||
| 2011 | DISCLOSURE | Nick Jones | Male lead | |||||
| GETAWAY | Ollie | Male lead | ||||||
| SHE BE MY DEVIL | Detective Brett | 2nd Male lead | ||||||
| THE FANTASTIC ADVENTURES OF HENRY HAWKE | Henry Hawke | Male lead | ||||||
| 2010 | ACTION BOY | Hindley | Male lead | |||||
| CHARLOTTE AND ANNE | Dad | Male lead | ||||||
| HITTING THE BOTTLE | Tramp | Male lead | ||||||
| TEMPUS FUGIT | Max | Male lead | ||||||
| THE HAUNTED | Dave | Male lead | ||||||
| THE SUNNY SIDE OF TOWN | Jack | Male lead | ||||||
| THE WISP | Dad | Male lead | ||||||
| TIME TRAVELLER | Dad | Male lead | ||||||
| WEST COUNTRY | Ray | Male lead | ||||||
| 1998 | EBB TIDE | Joe | Male lead | |||||
| SUPERDOC | Doctor | Male lead | ||||||
| Year | Title | Credited as | Notes | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Actor | Producer | Writer | Role | |||||
| 2021 | THE GILDED CAGE | THE EDDIE COCHRAN FESTIVAL – LOST PERFORMANCES | Eddie Cochran | Male lelad | ||||
| 1995 | BRITISH TELECOM | Cool 50's guy | ||||||
| 1995 | KIT KAT | Record Company Executive | Male lelad | |||||
| Year | Title | Credited as | Notes | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Actor | Producer | Writer | Role | |||||
| 2021 | GUITAR BREAKS | Elvis | Male lead | |||||
| 2017 | WHOLE LOTTA SHAKIN' (UK TOUR 2015–PRESENT) | Shaky | Male lead | |||||
| 2016 | ROCK N ROLL PARADISE | Eddie Cochran /Elvis | Male lead | |||||
| 2015 | THAT'LL BE THE DAY (U.K. & EUROPEAN TOUR)(2006–2015) | Variety Star | Male lead | |||||
| 2004 | ROCKIN' ON HEAVENS DOOR -UK, MIDDLE EAST & EUROPE INC. LONDON PALLADIUM (2000 -2006)) | Eddie Cochran | Male lead | |||||
| 2000 | ELVIS THE MUSICAL | Elvis | Male lead | |||||
| 1999 | FOUR STEPS TO HEAVEN | Elvis | Male lead | |||||
| 1990 | ANNIE GET YOUR GUN | Tommy Keeler | Male lead | |||||
| 1990 | DICK WHITTINGTON | The Sultan | Male lead | |||||
| 1988 | CINDERELLA | Copa Cabana Sid | Male lead | |||||
| 1987 | GREASE | The Teen Angel | Male lead | |||||
| 1982 | JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT | The Pharoah | Male lead | |||||
Dean has released a number of singles and albums so far in his music career.[10] [11]
| S. No. | Name | Record Label | Year released | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Life in the Fast Lane (CD, Album) | Gold Star Records | 2002 | Male lead | |
| 2 | Live in Paris '93 (CD, Album) | Gold Star Records | 2003 | Male lead | |
| 3 | Rebellion (CD, Album)[12] | Foot Tapping Records | 2013 | Male lead | |
| 4 | Rock 'N' Roll Gypsy (CD, Album) | Foot Tapping Records | 2015 | Male lead | |
| 5 | Whole Lotta Shakin' (A Tribute To Shakin' Stevens) (CD, Album)[13] [14] | Foot Tapping Records | 2017 | Male lead |