Michael Moon (EastEnders)

Michael Moon
EastEnders character
Portrayed bySteve John Shepherd
Duration2010–2013
First appearanceEpisode 4080
1 October 2010 (2010-10-01)
Last appearanceEpisode 4739
1 November 2013 (2013-11-01)
ClassificationFormer; regular
Introduced byBryan Kirkwood
In-universe information
OccupationCon artist
Businessman
FatherEddie Moon
MotherMaggie Moon
BrothersCraig Moon
Half-brothersAnthony Moon
Tyler Moon
Half-sistersFrancesca Moon
WifeJanine Butcher (2012–2013)
SonsTommy Moon
DaughtersScarlett Butcher
Other relativesAlfie Moon
Spencer Moon
Bert Moon
Ernie Moon

Michael Moon is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Steve John Shepherd. The character is a second cousin once removed of Alfie Moon (Shane Richie), and first appears on 1 October 2010 after Alfie's return. He is also the father to Tommy Moon, whose mother is Alfie's wife Kat Moon (Jessie Wallace). Michael is later joined by his father Eddie Moon (David Essex) and half brothers Tyler Moon (Tony Discipline) and Anthony Moon (Matt Lapinskas).

A psychopath,[1][2] Michael is described as a competitive and manipulative risk-taker who lives dangerously. He is a charmer with an eye for the ladies, but is willing to stab anyone in the back. He has a relationship with Roxy Mitchell (Rita Simons), which is disliked by Roxy's sister Ronnie (Samantha Womack), and marries Janine Butcher (Charlie Brooks). In June 2012, it was announced that Shepherd decided to leave the role. Michael's last episode is on 1 November 2013, when Michael is murdered by Janine. Shepherd quit to explore new roles.[3]

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference psychopath1 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ Cite error: The named reference psychopath2 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  3. ^ Christian, Tobin (13 March 2013). "'EastEnders' exit for Michael Moon actor Steve John Shepherd". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 13 March 2013.