Craig Dean

For the former footballer, see Craig Dean (footballer).

Craig Dean
Hollyoaks character
Portrayed byGuy Burnet
Duration2002–2008
First appearance24 October 2002
Last appearance28 November 2008
ClassificationFormer; regular
Introduced byJo Hallows (2002)
Bryan Kirkwood (2008)
Spin-off
appearances		Hollyoaks Later (2008)
In-universe information
FamilyDean
FatherJohnno Dean
MotherFrankie Osborne
StepfatherJack Osborne (2005–2017)
StepmotherMichelle Dean (2005–)
BrothersJake Dean
SistersDebbie Dean
Steph Dean
Half-brothersPresley Dean
Brian Bloom
Adoptive sonsMatthew McQueen
NephewsCharlie Dean (adoptive)
NiecesEsther Bloom

Craig Dean is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks, played by Guy Burnet. The character was introduced as a youngest brother of established character Steph Dean (Carley Stenson). He made his first appearance on 24 October 2002.[1] Burnet has won and been nominated for several awards for this role. Burnet departed the role in September 2007[2][3] and returned to the show on 3 September 2008 in a storyline which saw Craig secure a "sunset ending" with John Paul McQueen (James Sutton).[4] He made another appearance after his departure in spin-off show Hollyoaks Later in November 2008.[5] The character is regarded as one of Hollyoaks most iconic characters.[6]

  1. ^ "Inside Out: Health check: Guy Burnet". Liverpool Daily Post. 5 November 2002. Retrieved 17 September 2011.
  2. ^ Cite error: The named reference www.channel4.com was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  3. ^ Guy Burnet quits Hollyoaks
  4. ^ News » Hollyoaks » Channel 4
  5. ^ "'Late Night Hollyoaks' for E4". Digital Spy. 5 June 2008. Retrieved 8 June 2008.
  6. ^ Green, Kris (11 September 2007). "EXCLUSIVE: Guy Burnet". Digital Spy. Retrieved 17 August 2008.