 Charnock was born on 28 August 1968, and was educated at Canon Slade School, Hull University and Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art.With fellow "Emmerdale" co-star Dominic Brunt, he hosted Leeds' first ever zombie festival on 20 April 2008.Charnock's television debut was in 1992, when he played the character of Duane in an episode of "2point4 Children".