ABOUT CLIFF PARISI
British actor who is known for playing the role of Rick 'Minty' Peterson in the BBC soap opera EastEnders from 2002 until 2010 and Fred Buckle on Call the Midwife .
He started his career as a stand-up comedian in 1982.
He starred in the pantomime Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at the New Victoria Theatre. Throughout his acting career, he has made over 60 appearances in film and television series. In 1997, he played a small role in the film The Saint, which starred Val Kilmer .
He has three children: Mandy born in 1981, Dean born in 1987 and Arthur born in 2009. He married Tara Wyer in May 2010.
He co-starred with Steve McFadden in the soap opera EastEnders.
