Sean Slater

Sean Slater
EastEnders character
A caucasian male with dark hair and facial hair in a green t-shirt and wearing a black-band necklace.
Portrayed byRobert Kazinsky
Duration
  • 2006โ€“2009
  • 2019
  • 2021โ€“2022
First appearanceEpisode 3209
22 August 2006 (2006-08-22)
Last appearanceEpisode 6465
7 April 2022 (2022-04-07)
Created bySarah Phelps
Introduced by
In-universe information
Occupation
  • Soldier
  • Market trader (clothing)
  • Barman
  • Drug dealer
  • Restaurant owner
FamilySlater
FatherBrian Slater
MotherJean Slater
SistersStacey Slater
Half-brothersKyle Slater
Half-sistersSiobhan Slater
Shannon Slater
WifeRoxy Mitchell (2008โ€“2009)
StepdaughtersAmy Mitchell
GrandfathersRussell Hale
GrandmothersViolet Slater
NephewsArthur Fowler
NiecesLily Slater
Hope Fowler
First cousinsHayley Slater
Other relativesCharlie Slater
Kat Slater

Sean Slater is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, portrayed by Robert Kazinsky who made his first appearance on 22 August 2006. It was announced in January 2008 that Kazinsky was exiting the show, with scenes concerning Sean's departure airing on 1 January 2009. He returned for a brief stint between 26 April and 6 May 2019, and for one-off appearances on 1 November 2021 and 7 April 2022. In August 2026, it was announced that Kazinsky would reprise the role on a regular basis, with Sean's return to air later that same year.