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, The Dumping Ground and The Beaker Girls. Having played the role between 2002 and 2023, he is the longest serving cast member in the franchise.[1]

Connor Byrne
Born (1964-03-18) 18 March 1964
Limerick, Ireland
Occupations
  • Actor
  • former dancer
Years active1991–present
TelevisionLondon's Burning
The 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 between 2002 and 2023, 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"
1996P.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" SharpeRegular role; 31 episodes
2002, 2005The Story of Tracy BeakerMike MilliganRegular role; 42 episodes
2002Holby CityRay WilliamsEpisode: "Life Goes On"
2003Waking the DeadGeddes2 episodes
2003–2007Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley WinksVariousUK dub
2004Love is the DrugBarberSeries 1: Episode 1
Tracy Beaker Parties With PudseyMike MilliganChildren in Need special
2005William and MaryEamonRecurring role; 5 episodes
The Last DetectiveGeoff FallonEpisode: "Willesden Confidential"
Holby CityCallum DanielsEpisode: "Dignity"
2008Dale WakefieldEpisode: "Stolen"
2010–2012Tracy Beaker ReturnsMike MilliganAll 39 episodes
2012Tracy Beaker Survival FilesMain role
2013–2019The Dumping GroundRegular role; 136 episodes
2014The Dumping Ground Survival FilesMain role
2015Train StationMan in BrownFilm role
2016–2017The Dumping Ground: I'm...Mike MilliganMain role
2019EmmerdaleGeoffRecurring role; 3 episodes
2021Doctor5 episodes
2022DoctorsDale Roberts[3]Episode: "Blocking It"
2023The Beaker GirlsMike MilliganEpisode: “The Trial of Tracy Beaker”
Film
YearTitleRoleNotes
1998Monk DawsonFergal Moran
2002A Trip To See SantaDadHis daughter Mimi also appeared in this film
2009Hell's PavementPeter O'Connor
2010CenturionUnknown voice roleUncredited
Final CallDavisShort film
Fairytale of London TownSergeant Richards
2017Level Up NorgeFather GascoigneWeb series; voice role
Video games
YearTitleRole
2014Dark Souls IILaddersmith Gilligan
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.
  3. "BBC One - Doctors, Series 22, Blocking It Out". BBC. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
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