Biographie
Christopher Neil is a British actor, record producer, songwriter, and singer.
He has produced records for artists including Rod Stewart, Cher, Bonnie Tyler, Céline Dion, a-ha, Amazulu, Dollar, Edyta Górniak, Gerry Rafferty, Jennifer Rush, José Carreras, Leo Sayer, Marillion, Mike + The Mechanics, Morten Harket, Paul Carrack, Paul Young, Shakin' Stevens, Sheena Easton, The Moody Blues, and Toyah Willcox.
In 1973, his song "Help It Along," performed by Cliff Richard, placed third in the BBC's annual A Song for Europe contest. The track became a hit single later that year for Cliff Richard and was the title of his 1974 live album.
Neil began his career in the mid-1960s as a singer with the Manchester group The Chuckles. In 1972, he released a solo album titled Where I Belong. During the 1970s, Neil acted in roles such as Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar and Ginger in Leaping Ginger at the Royal Exchange Theatre Manchester before transitioning full-time to record producing. His film credits include Sex Thief (1973), Eskimo Nell (1975), and Three for All (1975). In 1976, he starred in the British TV series Rock Follies. In 1977 and 1978, he appeared in two of the three "Adventures of..." British comedy films: Adventures of a Private Eye (1977) and the trilogy’s final installment, Adventures of a Plumber's Mate (1978). Besides starring in these films, he wrote and performed their theme songs. From 1976, Neil also hosted the BBC children's program You and Me (1974).
