Trevor A. Toussaint

Trevor A. Toussaint
Born
Trevor Albert Toussaint

(1960-10-04)4 October 1960
Died11 January 2026(2026-01-11) (aged 65)
OccupationActor
TelevisionHollyoaks

Trevor Albert Toussaint (4 October 1960 – 11 January 2026) was a British actor. His acting career began in the 1970s, appearing in numerous theatre productions across the UK. His later career saw him embark on screen projects, and from 2018 to 2022, he portrayed Walter Deveraux in the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks. Toussaint died on 11 January 2026, aged 65.

Life and career

Trevor Albert Toussaint was born on 4 October 1960.[1][2] He began his acting career in the 1970s, when Black actors were often typecast as criminals. For over ten years, he wore waist-length dreadlocks, which he was asked to cut off for a high-profile role; Toussaint refused.[3] The majority of Toussaint's career was predominantly based in British theatre, with roles including The Bubbly Black Girl Sheds Her Chameleon Skin, Sister Act, Mass Carib, Rebellion, The Harder They Come, 125th Street, Kismet, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and Elegies for Angels, Punks and Raging Queens.[4][5][6] Kéllé Bryan was Toussaint's agent for over twenty years.[7]

In his later career, Toussaint began exploring screen roles, with his television debut airing in a 2016 episode of Death in Paradise.[8] In 2018, he was cast as Walter Deveraux in the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks. He was introduced as the father of established characters Simone Loveday (Jacqueline Boatswain) and Martine Deveraux (Kéllé Bryan); Bryan remained Toussaint's agent whilst they co-starred together.[9][3] In 2022, in previously unannounced scenes, Toussaint made his final appearance as Walter.[10] Throughout his tenure, he appeared in 147 episodes of the soap.[11] In 2023, he appeared in an episode of Dreaming Whilst Black.[12] Toussaint died on 11 January 2026, aged 65.[13] Numerous of Toussaint's colleagues paid tributes to him via social media, including former agent and on-screen daughter Bryan, co-stars Nikki Sanderson,Jessica Fox, Richard Blackwood and Rishi Nair.[3][13][14]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
2015 Karma Collector Short film
2016 Death in Paradise Cedrik Verga Guest role
2018 Jerk N/a Short film
2018–2022 Hollyoaks Walter Deveraux Regular role
2018 Nine Nights The Sage Film
2020 Sulphur and White Pastor Henry Film
2023 Dreaming Whilst Black Freddie Episode: "The Reality"

References

  1. ↑ "Another Soap Opera Actor Has Died: Trevor A Toussaint Was 65". Pop Culture. Retrieved 23 March 2026.
  2. ↑ "Trevor Albert TOUSSAINT". Gov.uk. Retrieved 23 March 2026.
  3. 1 2 3 "'Enigmatic' Hollyoaks star Trevor A Toussaint dies aged 65". The Independent. Retrieved 23 March 2026.
  4. ↑ "Sister Act in Prison - Pimlico Opera at HMP Bronzefield". Planet Hugill. Retrieved 23 March 2026.
  5. ↑ "Trevor A Toussaint | Performers - Stage Faves". Stage Faves. Retrieved 23 March 2026.
  6. ↑ "Snow White". The Stage. Retrieved 23 March 2026.
  7. ↑ "Loose Women star pays tribute to late onscreen Hollyoaks father who 'broke boundaries'". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 23 March 2026.
  8. ↑ "Trevor A Toussaint dead: Hollyoaks actor dies aged 65 as tributes pour in for soap icon". OK!. Retrieved 23 March 2026.
  9. ↑ "Hollyoaks spoiler: Simone and Martine's father Walter arrives". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. 1 December 2018. Archived from the original on 20 December 2018. Retrieved 20 December 2018.
  10. ↑ Hollyoaks [@Hollyoaks] (22 November 2022). "Wishing all the best to @TAToussaint ❤️ Thank you for bringing us Walter! So many fantastic moments, we really are going to miss you! Love from all of us at team #Hollyoaks! ❤️🎉" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  11. ↑ "Trevor A Toussaint dead: Hollyoaks actor dies as tributes pour in from heartbroken co-stars". Daily Mirror. Archived from the original on 12 January 2026. Retrieved 23 March 2026.
  12. ↑ "Hollyoaks cast pay tribute as Trevor A Toussaint dies, aged 65". Digital Spy. Retrieved 23 March 2026.
  13. 1 2 "Hollyoaks actor Trevor A Toussaint dies aged 65 as his on-screen daughter pays tribute". The Standard. Archived from the original on 14 February 2026. Retrieved 23 March 2026.
  14. ↑ "Hollyoaks cast pay tribute as Trevor A Toussaint dies, aged 65". Digital Spy. Retrieved 23 March 2026.
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