Dean Gaffney

Dean Gaffney (born February 14, 1978, in Hammersmith, London) is an English screen actor best known for his long-running work on British television. He became a familiar face to mainstream audiences through his role as Robbie Jackson on the BBC soap EastEnders, a performance that helped establish him as a recognisable presence in UK popular culture.

Beyond soap drama, Gaffney has built a varied set of credits across entertainment formats, appearing in series such as Reckless (as Wilmott) and projects including The Club, Fully Booked, and The Door. His career reflects a steady mix of scripted acting and television appearances that keep him connected to broad audiences.

He has also featured as himself in comedy and talk-adjacent programming, including Harry Hill's TV Burp and Harry Hill's TV Burp Gold 3 (archive footage), as well as Big Brother's Little Brother. Across drama and light entertainment alike, Gaffney remains closely associated with the era of modern British TV that shaped a generation of viewers.