Christopher Ryan

Christopher Ryan (né Papazoglou; born 25 January 1950) is a British actor known for his roles in various BBC comedy series. He gained recognition for his portrayal of Mike TheCoolPerson in the BBC comedy series The Young Ones, Dave Hedgehog in Bottom, Tony Driscoll in Only Fools and Horses, and Marshall Turtle in Absolutely Fabulous. Ryan has also appeared in One Foot in the Grave and played Sontaran General Staal in Doctor Who. Born in Bayswater, London to an English mother and Greek father, Ryan trained at East 15 Acting School and began his acting career with Glasgow Citizens' Theatre. He joined The Young Ones as a last-minute replacement for Peter Richardson.