Ralf Alastair John Little (born 8 February 1980) is an English actor, writer, presenter, narrator and former semi-professional footballer.

Ralf Alastair John Little[1] was born in February 1980[2] in Oldham and attended Bolton School (Boys' Division) and later living in Whitefield near Bury.

[5] During an interview for This Morning in September 2007, Little said that he would not be returning for the next series due to an overwhelming schedule, and his character was subsequently killed off.

[10] In 2001, he played the young George Harrison in Presence at the Royal Court Theatre, for which he was nominated for an Olivier Award for his performance.

[13] Other film credits include 24 Hour Party People (playing Joy Division and New Order bass player Peter Hook[5]) and Al's Lads.

Little also starred as Stephen, alongside Anne-Marie Duff, in Roger Goldby's film, The Waiting Room, released throughout the UK in June 2008.

[15] He was a cast member of KateModern, a web series developed by the creators of the US YouTube hit lonelygirl15, which started in July 2007 and posted its final video in June 2008.

[19] In 2011, he appeared as Richard Dickens in the comedy series The Café, shown on Sky 1, which he co-wrote with Michelle Terry.

[27] In October 2019, he was confirmed as the new lead in Death in Paradise,[28] returning to the series as a new character, DI Neville Parker, six years after his one-episode guest appearance.

[32] He joined Isthmian League side Edgware Town in October 2004, making his debut in the FA Vase game against Waltham Abbey.

[33] He played for Chertsey Town during the 2007–08 season and on 8 July 2008 signed for North West Counties League side Stone Dominoes.