Derek Horne

International Artists Management
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Derek Horne

International Artists Management
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Scottish-born actor based in the South-East of England. Former UK Special Forces (22 SAS) soldier and the first of that background to be accepted into a leading British drama school — a rare crossover between lived operational experience and professional actor training.

Brings a grounded, commanding screen presence defined by control, restraint, and emotional truth. Known for performances that convey authority and threat through stillness rather than force.

Specialises in morally complex antagonists, soldiers, enforcers, criminal power figures, and cold operators — roles requiring credibility, psychological depth, and an ability to balance menace with vulnerability.

Strong instincts, disciplined physicality, and sharp tactical awareness allow for truthful portrayals in gritty drama, thrillers, espionage, military stories, and high-stakes crime narratives.

Reliable, prepared, and comfortable working in physically and psychologically demanding environments.

PHYSICAL DETAILS

Playing Age: 48–58
Height: 5’10”
Build: Athletic / Military

ACCENTS

Native: Soft Scottish
Other: Neutral English, General American

SKILLS

Tactical firearms
Close-quarters combat
Military & tactical movement
Weapons handling
Stunt familiarity
Advanced fitness
Strategic improvisation


48-58 yearsKent (GB), Greater London (GB)
Acting age48-58 years
NationalityBritish
Main professionActor
Eye colorblue
Height (cm)177
Weight (in kg)84
LanguagesEnglish
Special skillsStoryteller
Training

Guildford School of Acting, 2002
Qualified Pilot (Light aircraft - Fixed-wing)

Film
The Marriage
City Boy
Katerina Philippou-Curtis Inventome Films
Television
Charlie Bravo
Sean Smith
Richard Holthouse Bentley Productions
Class of 1980
Sean Smith
Tim Leandro Bentley Productions
Dead is Forever
Sean Smith
Richard Holthouse Bentley Productions
Deadlier than the Male
Sean Smith
Tim Leandro Bentley Productions
Never Go Back
Sean Smith
Richard Holthouse Bentley Productions
The Brief
Prison Officer
Sandy Johnson Carlton Television
The Changing of the Guard
Sean Smith
Mark Roper Bentley Productions
Ultimate Force
Sean Smith
Richard Holthouse Bentley Productions
Weapon of Choice
Sean Smith
Simon Morris Bentley Productions
What in the Name of God
Sean Smith
Jeremy Webb Bentley Productions