Meet the cast of Death in Paradise series 9
The 2020 series of Death in Paradise is packed full of big-name guest stars
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Grace Stone plays Siobhan Mooney
Who is Siobhan Mooney? Jack’s daughter, who he raised with his late wife Kathleen. She chose to go back to the UK for university, but now she’s come to the end of her degree and is visiting her dad in Saint Marie to celebrate.
What else has Grace Stone been in? Having graduated drama school in 2015, she played Anne Tennant in the original cast of The Crown (season 2 episode, Beryl) and appeared in Delicious, Doctors, Call the Midwife, and Stan Lee’s Lucky Man.
Michael Obiora plays Christopher Williams
Who is Christopher Williams? Our latest murder victim. He turns up dead on a boat out at sea, and the team must work out how and why he came to be there. Christopher is the pastor’s son and has a spotless reputation.
What else has Michael Obiora been in? He joined Grange Hill at just nine years old, and starred as Max Abassi for five years. Since then, big roles have included Gunner Jackson Clark in the TV series Bombshell, Pete in Misfits, Ben Trueman in Hotel Babylon, Max Cordero in Fortitude, Lloyd Askie in Casualty, and Errol Minty in Luther. On the big screen, he’s played Baxter in Tomb Raider.
Clare-Hope Ashitey plays Alesha Williams
Who is Alesha Williams? Christopher’s wife. When her husband leaves the church picnic to do some work ahead of a meeting in the morning, she stays on to help out.
What else has Clare-Hope Ashitey been in? Doctor Foster fans may recognise her as Carly, and Top Boy fans may recognise her as Taylor. Recent roles have included Evelyn Kern in TV series The Feed, and KJ Harper in Seven Seconds; she’s also played Kerry in Shots Fired, and starred as Kee in 2006’s Children of Men.
Javone Prince plays Clarence Delport
Who is Clarence Delport? Christopher and Alesha’s friend since childhood. He is the choirmaster at the church.
What else has Javone Prince been in? The comedian and actor had his own sketch show, The Javone Prince Show, back in 2015. He’s also known for Horrible Histories, AmStarDam, PhoneShop, and Hank Zipzer; and he’s also a stage actor with credits including Measure for Measure, Titus Andronicus, and Richard III.
Lorraine Burroughs plays Shonelle Delport
Who is Shonelle Delport? Clarence’s wife, and Alesha’s friend.
What else has Lorraine Burroughs been in? Lorraine Burroughs has had a string of recent TV appearances, featuring in Butterfly (as Paula), Hard Sun (as Simone Hicks), Midsomer Murders episode Send in the Clowns, The Five (as Jennifer Kenwood) and Fortitude (as Spindoe). She’s also known for DCI Banks, Top Boy, and Lip Service – and she was Olivier-nominated for her starring role in 2010 play The Mountaintop.
David Webber plays Pastor Demon Williams
Who is Pastor Demon Williams? Head of the local congregation, and father of Christopher.
What else has David Webber been in? Credits have included The Children Act, Year of the Rabbit, Youngers, The 51st State, and Grass.
