Connor Byrne


Connor Byrne 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.

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. Having portrayed the role of Mike from 2002 to 2019, he is the longest serving character in the franchise.

Filmography

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
2010Final CallDavisShort film
2017Level Up NorgeFather GascoigneWeb Series, Voice Role

YearTitleRole
2014Dark Souls IILaddersmith Gillian
2014The Dumping Ground GameMike Milligan
2015The Dumping Ground: You're the BossMike Milligan
2015BloodborneFather Gascoigne