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 is an Irish actor who is super well-known for playing Mike Milligan in the popular TV shows The Story of Tracy Beaker, Tracy Beaker Returns, The Dumping Ground, and The Beaker Girls. He played this character for a really long time, from 2002 all the way to 2023, making him the person who has been in the Tracy Beaker shows the longest!
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Connor Byrne's Acting Journey
Before becoming an actor, Connor Byrne was a talented dancer. He performed with dance companies all over the world. He even danced in the famous West End Theater in London.
First Acting Roles
Connor's first acting job was in 1991. He played a character named Dan in a TV movie called Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat. His first big role was as Rob "Hyper" Sharpe in the TV show London's Burning. He played this character for two years.
Playing Mike Milligan
Connor Byrne is most famous for his role as Mike Milligan. Mike is a care worker in the Tracy Beaker TV series. Connor played Mike from 2002 until 2023. This means he was part of the Tracy Beaker family for over 20 years! He is the longest-serving actor in the entire franchise.
Connor Byrne's TV Shows and Movies
Connor Byrne has been in many different TV shows and movies. Here are some of the ones you might know!
Television Appearances
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 1991 | Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat | Dan |
| 1993 | Inspector Morse | Constable Williams |
| 1994–1996 | The Bill | Connor / P.C. Menten |
| 1998 | Birds of a Feather | Roddy |
| 2000–2001 | London's Burning | Rob "Hyper" Sharpe |
| 2002, 2005 | The Story of Tracy Beaker | Mike Milligan |
| 2002, 2005, 2008 | Holby City | Ray Williams / Callum Daniels / Dale Wakefield |
| 2003–2007 | Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks | Various (UK voice) |
| 2004 | Tracy Beaker Parties With Pudsey | Mike Milligan |
| 2010–2012 | Tracy Beaker Returns | Mike Milligan |
| 2013–2019 | The Dumping Ground | Mike Milligan |
| 2016–2017 | The Dumping Ground: I'm... | Mike Milligan |
| 2019, 2021 | Emmerdale | Geoff / Doctor |
| 2022 | Doctors | Dale Roberts |
| 2023 | The Beaker Girls | Mike Milligan |
Film Roles
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 1998 | Monk Dawson | Fergal Moran |
| 2002 | A Trip To See Santa | Dad |
| 2009 | Hell's Pavement | Peter O'Connor |
| 2010 | Centurion | Unknown voice role |
| 2010 | Final Call | Davis |
| 2010 | Fairytale of London Town | Sergeant Richards |
Video Game Voice Acting
Connor Byrne has also lent his voice to characters in video games!
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2014 | Dark Souls II | Laddersmith Gilligan |
| 2014, 2015 | The Dumping Ground Game | Mike Milligan |
| 2015 | Bloodborne | Father Gascoigne |
| 2024 | Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree | Midra, Lord of Frenzied Flame |
