Dean Collins made his first appearance on 8 February 1999 and last on 23 September 1999. He was portrayed by Keith-Lee Castle.
Storylines[]
Dean first arrived to Albert Square in Walford when he was a resident at Bridge House, a hostel run by Alex Healy. He threatens Sarah Hills at Walford Refuge when she refuses him alcohol. He returns later and invites her to the opening night of the e20 nightclub. When she politely declines, he attacks her and then flees when Alex comes rushing in.
After being warned about his behaviour from Alex, Dean moved out of Bridge House; however, it quickly emerged that he was somewhat acquainted with local barmaid, Nina Harris, from the past and that he used to be her abusive ex-client when she previously worked as a prostitute. Soon Dean begins to terrorize Nina to the point of blackmailing her for money and sex. Eventually she rejects him and Dean decides to confront her at The Queen Victoria public house. Later on he confronts her, but this prompts her friend Beppe Di Marco to intervene on her behalf. Beppe, a former police officer, overpowers Dean and forces him to leave Nina alone; Dean relents but vows retribution on Nina.
Soon enough, Dean begins stalking Nina and finds out that she is having a relationship with local hardman Grant Mitchell. Later on he confronts Nina again and threatens to expose her past. When Grant sees how uncomfortable Nina is around Dean, he confronts Dean and prepares to throw him out. Dean thereupon exposes Nina's past to Grant, who then chucks Dean out of the pub before confronting Nina and ending their relationship. Thereafter Dean's actions would result in Grant and Beppe, both of whom are sworn enemies with each other, to have a fight over Nina when they react differently to the revelation of her past.
List of appearances[]
1999[]
- 8 February 1999 (uncredited)
- 9 February 1999 (uncredited)
- 14 February 1999
- 16 February 1999
- 20 July 1999
- 22 July 1999
- 26 July 1999
- 27 July 1999
- 29 July 1999
- 23 September 1999
Gallery[]
(20 July 1999)