Derek Synnott (born 17 October 1977) is an

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actor. He played Froderick in ''

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'' and DC Alan Carter in '' Murphy's Law''. Synnott was born and raised in

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. When he was 11 years old, he and his family moved to

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in 1989. He attended The Hedley Walter School, in Brentwood, Essex, from 1989. He has also appeared in the TV version of ''

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'' titled "Lock Stock" and the Samuelson Productions feature ''

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''. In 2013, he appeared in '' The Great Train Robbery'' as

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. His very first TV role was in the mini series "Every woman knows a secret" in 1999. Since then he has had major roles in programs such as Dangerfield, Waking The Dead, Red Cap ,

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and

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Personal life

Synnott met actress

Keira Knightley Keira Christina Righton (; née Knightley, born 26 March 1985) is an English actress. Known for her work in both independent films and blockbusters, particularly period dramas, she has received several accolades, including nominations for ...

on the set of the 2001 TV movie ''

''. The two later appeared together in the short film ''

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'' by

Roger Ashton-Griffiths Roger Ashton-Griffiths (born 19 January 1957) is an English character actor, screenwriter and film director. He is best known for his role as Mace Tyrell in the HBO fantasy series ''Game of Thrones''. Life and career Born in Hertfordshire, As ...

and as extras in the larger film ''

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''. In 2003 Synnott and Knightley broke up after two years together.

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