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
Born (1964-03-18) 18 March 1964
Limerick, Ireland
Occupation
  • Actor
  • former dancer
Years active1991–present
TelevisionThe 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
Television
YearTitleRoleNotes
1991Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour DreamcoatDanTelevision film
1993Inspector MorseConstable WilliamsEpisode: "Deadly Summer"
1994The BillConnorEpisode: "Unfinished Business"
1996 The BillP.C. Menten2 episodes
1998MosleyLiamEpisode: "Young Man in a Hurry"
DangerfieldStephen MilneEpisode: "A Place of Safety"
Birds of a FeatherRoddyEpisode: "Holy Ground"
2000–2001London's BurningRob "Hyper" SharpeRecurring role
2002, 2005The Story of Tracy Beaker Mike MilliganSeries regular, 42 episodes
2002, 2005, 2008Holby CityRay Williams; Callum Daniels; Dale Wakefield3 episodes
2003Waking the DeadGeddes2 episodes
2004Love is the DrugBarberEpisode #1.1
Tracy Beaker Parties With PudseyMike MilliganTelevision film; Children in Need Special
2005William and MaryEamonRecurring role
The Last DetectiveGeoff FallonEpisode: "Willesden Confidential"
2010Fairytale of London TownSergeant RichardsShort film
2010–2012Tracy Beaker ReturnsMike MilliganSeries regular, all 39 episodes
2012Tracy Beaker Survival Files
2013–2019The Dumping GroundSeries regular, 136 episodes
2014The Dumping Ground Survival Files
2015Train StationMan in Brown
2016–2017The Dumping Ground: I'm...Mike Milligan
2019 Emmerdale Geoff Recurring role, 3 episodes
Film
YearTitleRoleNotes
1998Monk DawsonFergal Moran
2002A Trip To See SantaDadHis daughter Mimi also appeared in this film
2009Hell's PavementPeter O'Connor
2010Centurion Unknown voice roleUncredited
Final CallDavisShort film
2017Level Up NorgeFather GascoigneWeb series; voice role
Video games
YearTitleRole
2014Dark Souls IILaddersmith Gillian
The Dumping Ground GameMike Milligan
2015The Dumping Ground: You're the Boss
BloodborneFather Gascoigne

References
  1. "A winning formula | Interviews". The Stage. 24 February 2013. Retrieved 6 December 2019.
  2. "BBC - Beds Herts and Bucks - Entertainment - Watford's Byrne-ing!". BBC. Retrieved 6 December 2019.
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