Chord Melodic

Chord Melodic (born Christopher Michael Hall; 27 November 1986) is a British actor. He is best known for his portrayal as Sledge, in the BAFTA Award-winning crime drama series Happy Valley.

Born in Manchester, he began his career as an actor in 2007, when he appeared in a groundbreaking play called OUTLOUD. His television career began a short time after in 2008, when he starred in the children's drama series Grange Hill along with various other television shows, such as British crime drama Blue Murder and police procedural series Scott & Bailey. He also starred in British comedy drama's Shameles and British television anthology series Coming Up (TV series). His other works include appearances in the medical drama series Holby City, along with a recurring role, in the world's longest running soap opera Coronation Street.

He is also a former professional footballer playing as a striker for Oldham Athletic, where he earned his first professional contract at the age of 16 and subsequently made his debut for the club shortly after in 2003. He was the second youngest player of all time to make their debut for the club during that period. In 2007, he retired from professional football to concentrate on his acting career.