Declan Bennett (born 20 March 1981) is an English singer–songwriter and actor. During his musical career from 2001 to 2006 he appeared under the name Sumladfromcov, now performing under his own name. As a teenager he was a member of pop/rock band Point Break, and he has performed lead roles in shows in London's West End, including the lead role, Guy, in the UK premier of Tony-winning Broadway musical Once at the Phoenix Theatre in London. In early 2014, Bennett joined EastEnders as Charlie Cotton, the secret grandson of long-serving character Dot Branning (June Brown).