Christopher Michael Ellison is an English actor.
He is best known for his role as DCI Frank Burnside in the ITV police series The Bill and the short-lived spin-off series Burnside.
He worked in the merchant navy, trained as a graphic designer and worked as a minicab driver.
His first drama job was as assistant stage manager at the Richmond Theatre.
Ellison’s first acting role was in the play “Woman in a Dressing Gown” at the Richmond Theatre and his first break was a guest appearance in The Sweeney (1974).
Chris played the volatile Burnside for 15 years on The Bill and became so popular that he got a spin-off in 2000.
Besides acting, he is an artist painter.
Chris Ellison Daughter: Who Is Francesca Ellison?
Chris Ellison is married to Anita Ellison.
Together the couple shares two children, Louis Ellison and Francesca Ellison.
Chris Ellison’s daughter Francesca is the second child of the actor and his wife Anita Ellison.
She was born in 1990 and is 31 years old as of 2021.
Francesca has a daughter, Amira Ellison.
Francesca is not in the spotlight, hence not much is known about her.