Richard Hawley (actor) facts for kids
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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– |
| Known for | Dave Matthews in Family Affairs (1998–2000, 2003–2005) Johnny Connor in Coronation Street (2015–2021) |
Richard Roland Hawley (born 13 August 1955) is a British actor. He is well-known for his roles in popular TV shows. These include Grushko, Prime Suspect, and Family Affairs.
He also played Alex, the Deputy Prime Minister, in the movie Love Actually. Many people know him as Johnny Connor from Coronation Street. Richard Hawley has also lent his voice to video games. He was The Prepper in ZombiU and Sigismund Dijkstra in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.
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Richard Hawley's Acting Career
Richard Hawley started his acting journey in 1981. He has appeared in many different types of productions. These include TV dramas, soap operas, and even films. His career shows his wide range as an actor.
Famous TV Roles
Richard Hawley has been a part of several well-loved television series. These roles made him a familiar face to many viewers.
Family Affairs Role
From 1998 to 2000, and again from 2003 to 2005, he played Dave Matthews. This character was in the Channel 5 soap opera Family Affairs. The show followed the lives of families living in a fictional London suburb.
Coronation Street Character
One of his most famous roles was Johnny Connor. He played this character in the long-running ITV soap opera Coronation Street. Richard was part of the show from 2015 to 2021. Johnny Connor was a key member of the Connor family. He was involved in many exciting storylines.
Voice Acting Work
Besides acting on screen, Richard Hawley has also used his voice for characters. He has worked on popular video games.
ZombiU Voice Role
In the video game ZombiU, he voiced a character called The Prepper. This game is a survival horror game. It is set in London during a zombie apocalypse.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
He also provided the voice for Sigi Reuven in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. This character is better known as Sigismund Dijkstra. The Witcher 3 is a very popular role-playing game. It is known for its rich story and fantasy world.
