Ralf Little
Biography
Ralf Little is an English actor, writer, presenter and narrator who works mainly in television comedy. Born in Oldham, he gave up medical school in 1998 to concentrate on acting, and his big break came that year as Antony Royle in The Royle Family, the BBC sitcom, a part he played until 2000 and returned to for Christmas specials in 2006, 2009 and 2010. From 2001 he played Jonny Keogh in Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps, staying for six series. On stage, he earned an Olivier Award nomination in 2001 as the young George Harrison in Presence. His film work includes 24 Hour Party People (2002), as the bassist Peter Hook, and The Waiting Room (2007). He narrated documentary series such as Our Yorkshire Farm and took the lead role of DI Neville Parker in Death in Paradise from 2020 to 2024.
46years old
Turns 47 on February 8in 118 days
- Born Oldham
- Star sign: AquariusThe sign runs January 20 to February 18
- Also credited as Ralf Alastair John Little
Movie Career
- Films
- 5
- Career span
- 12 years2002 to 2014
Every film, newest first
- 2014Nativity 3: Dude, Where's My Donkey?!IMDb rating 3.7
- 2008Telstar: The Joe Meek StoryIMDb rating 6.5
- 2007The Waiting RoomIMDb rating 6.5
- 2004Fat SlagsIMDb rating 2.0
- 200224 Hour Party PeopleIMDb rating 7.3
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Big break
Little was offered the part of Antony Royle in the BBC sitcom The Royle Family, which gave him his big break. He appeared in its original run from September 1998 to December 2000.
Behind the camera
Little co-wrote the 2011 Sky 1 comedy series The Café with Michelle Terry and appeared in it as Richard Dickens.
A change of course
Little played semi-professional football for Edgware Town, joining the Isthmian League side in October 2004 and debuting in an FA Vase game against Waltham Abbey.
A change of course
Little served as captain of the Sealand national football team in a May 2012 match against the Chagos Islands. Godalming Town's grounds hosted the game.
Ralf Little movies on Netflix
Nativity 3: Dude, Where's My Donkey?!as Sophie's Brother
Telstar: The Joe Meek Storyas Chas Hodges
The Waiting Roomas Stephen
Fat Slagsas Milkman
24 Hour Party Peopleas Hooky (Peter Hook)
Worked with
Ralf Little shares two films with Paul Popplewell, and one with each of the others. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.







Films together
Paul Popplewell2 films together, 2002 to 2007
Paul Popplewell's page The Waiting Room2007IMDb rating 6.5Little as StephenPopplewell as Van Man
24 Hour Party People2002IMDb rating 7.3Little as Hooky (Peter Hook)Popplewell as Paul Ryder
Dolph Lundgren1 film together, 2004
Dolph Lundgren's page Fat Slags2004IMDb rating 2.0Little as MilkmanLundgren as Randy
Steve Coogan1 film together, 2002
Steve Coogan's page 24 Hour Party People2002IMDb rating 7.3Little as Hooky (Peter Hook)Coogan as Tony Wilson
Kevin Spacey1 film together, 2008
Kevin Spacey's page Telstar: The Joe Meek Story2008IMDb rating 6.5Little as Chas HodgesSpacey as Major Banks
Andy Serkis1 film together, 2002
Andy Serkis's page 24 Hour Party People2002IMDb rating 7.3Little as Hooky (Peter Hook)Serkis as Martin Hannett
James Corden1 film together, 2008
James Corden's page Telstar: The Joe Meek Story2008IMDb rating 6.5Little as Chas HodgesCorden as Clem Cattini
Michael WinterbottomDirector, 1 film, 2002
All films by Michael Winterbottom 24 Hour Party People2002IMDb rating 7.3Little as Hooky (Peter Hook)
Ed ByeDirector, 1 film, 2004
All films by Ed Bye Fat Slags2004IMDb rating 2.0Little as Milkman
Debbie IsittDirector, 1 film, 2014
All films by Debbie Isitt Nativity 3: Dude, Where's My Donkey?!2014IMDb rating 3.7Little as Sophie's Brother
Online
Official profiles and reference pages.
