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Richard Hawley
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Richard Roland Hawley
13 August 1955 Bradford, West Riding of Yorkshire, England
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1981–2022 |
| Known for | Dave Matthews in Family Affairs (1998–2000, 2003–2005) Johnny Connor in Coronation Street (2015–2021) |
Richard Roland Hawley is a British actor. He was born on August 13, 1955, in Bradford, England. He is famous for playing many different characters in TV shows, movies, and even video games.
Richard Hawley has been acting for a long time, starting in 1981. He is known for his roles in popular British TV series like Family Affairs and Coronation Street. He also appeared in the well-known movie Love Actually.
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Richard Hawley's Acting Career
Richard Hawley has had a busy career, bringing many characters to life. He is especially recognized for his work on television.
Early TV Roles
In the early part of his career, Richard Hawley appeared in several TV dramas. He played Detective Constable Richard Haskons in the crime series Prime Suspect from 1991 to 1995. He also had a role in the TV series Grushko in 1994.
Playing Dave Matthews in Family Affairs
One of Richard Hawley's most memorable roles was as Dave Matthews in the TV show Family Affairs. He played this character for several years, from 1998 to 2000, and then again from 2003 to 2005. The show was about the lives of families living in a fictional area of London.
His Role in Love Actually
In 2003, Richard Hawley was part of the popular romantic comedy movie Love Actually. In the film, he played the character of Alex, who was the Deputy Prime Minister. This movie is known for its many different storylines that connect together.
Johnny Connor in Coronation Street
From 2015 to 2021, Richard Hawley played the character of Johnny Connor in the long-running British soap opera Coronation Street. Johnny Connor was a significant character in the show, and Richard Hawley's performance was very popular with viewers.
Voice Acting in Video Games
Besides acting on screen, Richard Hawley has also used his voice for characters in video games. In 2012, he was the voice of The Prepper in the game ZombiU. He also voiced characters like Dijkstra and Caleb Menge in the popular fantasy game The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, which came out in 2015. Before that, he voiced characters in The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings in 2011.
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