Connor Byrne facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Connor Byrne
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| Born | 18 March 1964 |
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| Years active | 1991–present |
| Television | London's Burning The Story of Tracy Beaker Tracy Beaker Returns The Dumping Ground |
Connor Byrne (born March 18, 1964) is an Irish actor and a former dancer. He is super well-known for playing Mike Milligan in the popular Tracy Beaker TV shows. He played this role for a very long time, from 2002 to 2023. This makes him the longest-serving cast member in the whole Tracy Beaker series, including Tracy Beaker Returns, The Dumping Ground, and The Beaker Girls.
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Connor Byrne's Acting Journey
Before Connor Byrne became an actor, he was a dancer! He performed with dance groups all over the world. He even danced in the famous West End Theater in London.
First Acting Roles
Connor's very first acting job was in 1991. He played a character named Dan in a TV show called Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat. His first big role was as Rob "Hyper" Sharpe in the TV series London's Burning. He played this character for two years.
Playing Mike Milligan
Connor Byrne is most famous for his role as Mike Milligan in the Tracy Beaker TV shows. Mike is a care worker at the Dumping Ground, a children's home. Connor played Mike from 2002 all the way until 2023. This means he was part of the Tracy Beaker family for over 20 years! He is the longest-serving character in the entire franchise.
TV Shows and Movies
Connor Byrne has been in many TV shows, movies, and even video games. Here are some of his most notable roles.
TV Series Roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1991 | Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat | Dan | TV movie |
| 2000–2001 | London's Burning | Rob "Hyper" Sharpe | Regular role; 31 episodes |
| 2002, 2005 | The Story of Tracy Beaker | Mike Milligan | Regular role; 42 episodes |
| 2003–2007 | Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks | Various | Voice roles in the UK version |
| 2004 | Tracy Beaker Parties With Pudsey | Mike Milligan | Special episode for Children in Need |
| 2010–2012 | Tracy Beaker Returns | Mike Milligan | Appeared in all 39 episodes |
| 2013–2019 | The Dumping Ground | Mike Milligan | Regular role; 136 episodes |
| 2016–2017 | The Dumping Ground: I'm... | Mike Milligan | Main role in this spin-off |
| 2019, 2021 | Emmerdale | Geoff / Doctor | Recurring roles |
| 2023 | The Beaker Girls | Mike Milligan | Episode: “The Trial of Tracy Beaker” |
Movie Roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1998 | Monk Dawson | Fergal Moran | |
| 2002 | A Trip To See Santa | Dad | His daughter Mimi was also in this film |
| 2009 | Hell's Pavement | Peter O'Connor | |
| 2010 | Centurion | Unknown voice role | Uncredited |
| 2010 | Final Call | Davis | Short film |
| 2010 | Fairytale of London Town | Sergeant Richards | Short film |
Video Game Roles
Connor Byrne has also lent his voice to characters in popular video games!
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2014 | Dark Souls II | Laddersmith Gilligan |
| 2014 | The Dumping Ground Game | Mike Milligan |
| 2015 | The Dumping Ground: You're the Boss | Mike Milligan |
| 2015 | Bloodborne | Father Gascoigne |
| 2024 | Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree | Midra, Lord of Frenzied Flame |
