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.

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 between 2002 and 2023, he is the longest serving character in the franchise.

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