Dean Holness


Dean Thomas Holness is an English former professional footballer, sports choreographer and actor best known for his roles as Campbell Hooper in Dream Team and as Danny in . Holness played as a midfielder, and started out with Dulwich Hamlet and Swedish side Umeå, before making two appearances in the Football League with Southend United. He then dropped into non-League football with Fisher Athletic and Banstead Athletic. In 2012 Dean founded the sports choreography company , working with leading brands on sports advertising campaigns for TV and film.

Acting career

Holness appeared in Sky1 television drama Dream Team as Campbell Hooper in 25 episodes during series four. In 2001, Holness played Danny in comedy film . He also featured in television adverts for McDonald's in 2004.

Football career

Holness had spells with Dulwich Hamlet and Swedish team Umeå. He signed for Southend United in July 2001, signing a short term three-month contract. Former Southend player Andy Ansah recommended Holness to manager David Webb after spending time with him in Brazil filming . Holness made two appearances for Southend in the Third Division. His first appearance was in Southend's 1–0 home win over Darlington, being replaced at half-time as a substitute for Mark Rawle. His second and final appearance for Southend was on 27 August, away against Luton Town in the 2–0 defeat, when he came on as a substitute for Daniel Webb in the 85th minute.
In March 2005, Holness signed for Southern League Division One East club Fisher Athletic, before signing for Banstead Athletic in 2006, who played in the Isthmian League First Division.