Connor Byrne
Connor Byrne (born 18 March 1964) is an Irish actor and former dancer, known for his role as Mike Milligan in The Story of Tracy Beaker, Tracy Beaker Returns and The Dumping Ground. Having played the role from 2002 to 2019, he is the longest serving cast member in the franchise.[1]
Connor Byrne | |
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| Born | 18 March 1964 |
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| Years active | 1991–present |
| Television | The Story of Tracy Beaker Tracy Beaker Returns The Dumping Ground |
Career
Before Byrne entered into the acting world, he danced with companies around the world. He first performed in the West End Theater. Byrne's first acting role was as Dan in a 1991 television production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat. His first main role was as Rob “Hyper” Sharpe in London's Burning, a role he played for two years. Byrne is known for portraying the role of Mike Milligan in the Tracy Beaker franchise.[2] Having portrayed the role of Mike from 2002 to 2019, he is the longest serving character in the franchise.[1]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat | Dan | Television film |
| 1993 | Inspector Morse | Constable Williams | 1 Episode: "Deadly Summer" |
| 1994 | The Bill | Connor | 1 Episode: "Unfinished Business" |
| 1996 | The Bill | P.C. Menten | 2 Episodes |
| 1998 | Mosley | Liam | 1 Episode: "Young Man in a Hurry" |
| Dangerfield | Stephen Milne | 1 Episode: "A Place of Safety" | |
| Birds of a Feather | Roddy | 1 Episode: "Holy Ground" | |
| 2000–2001 | London's Burning | Rob "Hyper" Sharpe | Recurring Role |
| 2002, 2005 | The Story of Tracy Beaker | Mike Milligan | 42 Episodes |
| 2002 2005 2008 | Holby City | Ray Williams / Callum Daniels / Dale Wakefield | 3 Episodes |
| 2003 | Waking the Dead | Geddes | 2 Episodes |
| 2004 | Love is the Drug | Barber | 1 Episode: 1.1 |
| Tracy Beaker Parties With Pudsey | Mike Milligan | Television film, Children in Need Special | |
| 2005 | William and Mary | Eamon | Recurring role |
| The Last Detective | Geoff Fallon | 1 Episode: "Willesden Confidential" | |
| 2010 | Fairytale of London Town | Sergeant Richards | Short film |
| 2010–2012 | Tracy Beaker Returns | Mike Milligan | 39 Episodes |
| 2012 | Tracy Beaker Survival Files | ||
| 2013–2019 | The Dumping Ground | 136 Episodes | |
| 2014 | The Dumping Ground Survival Files | ||
| 2015 | Train Station | Man in Brown | |
| 2016–2017 | The Dumping Ground: I'm... | Mike Milligan | |
| 2019 | Emmerdale | Geoff | Recurring role |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Monk Dawson | Fergal Moran | |
| 2002 | A Trip To See Santa | Dad | His daughter Mimi also appeared in this film |
| 2009 | Hell's Pavement | Peter O'Connor | |
| 2010 | Centurion | Unknown Voice Role | Uncredited |
| 2010 | Final Call | Davis | Short film |
| 2017 | Level Up Norge | Father Gascoigne | Web Series, Voice Role |
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Dark Souls II | Laddersmith Gillian |
| 2014 | The Dumping Ground Game | Mike Milligan |
| 2015 | The Dumping Ground: You're the Boss | |
| 2015 | Bloodborne | Father Gascoigne |
References
- "A winning formula | Interviews". The Stage. 24 February 2013. Retrieved 6 December 2019.
- "BBC - Beds Herts and Bucks - Entertainment - Watford's Byrne-ing!". BBC. Retrieved 6 December 2019.
External links
- Connor Byrne on IMDb