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Gerard Horan

Gerard James Pertwee Horan (born 11 November 1962) is a British actor. He is known for playing Terry Seymour, the leader of the DMDC (Danebury Metal Detectoring Club), in the BAFTA award-winning comedy drama Detectorists and for playing Firefighter Leslie "Charisma" Appleby in London's Burning from 1986 to 1989 and again in 1994.

Also recorded as Gerard James Pertwee Horan

Gerard Horan

Name
Gerard Horan
Birth Name
Gerard James Pertwee Horan
Born
11 November 1962
Birthplace
Stockport, England
Occupation
Actor
Nationality
United Kingdom
Fields
Shakespearean comedy
Education
Royal Academy of Dramatic Art
Languages
English

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