However, he was introduced to restore the cast balance distorted by the unexpected departure of actor David Scarboro who played the original Mark Fowler.

His character has only made one brief re-appearance since in an episode dated 13 January 2012, marking the funeral of his on-screen mother, played by Pam St Clement.

Berry recorded the title song "Heartbeat" in 1992, a cover of the 1958 Buddy Holly hit, which reached number two in the UK singles chart and spawned a second album.

Berry’s era ended with a one-off twin episode special showing his character's new career as a Royal Canadian Mounted Police Officer.

Berry's other credits include The Mystery of Men with Neil Pearson and Warren Clarke, Respect, Paparazzo, "Duck Patrol", The Black Velvet Band with Todd Carty, and playing the police office Liam Ketman alongside Stephen Tompkinson in the BBC crime drama In Deep.

[3] During his time in EastEnders, Berry was in a relationship with fellow cast member Gillian Taylforth, who played Kathy Beale.