Conor Mullen (born 1966) is an

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who played Frank in Smother,

Stuart McElroy Stuart McElroy is a fictional character from the BBC medical drama ''Holby City'', played by actor Conor Mullen. He first appeared in the series ten episode "The Apprentice", broadcast on 6 November 2007. Producers approached Mullen with the of ...

in ''

Holby City ''Holby City'' (stylised on-screen as HOLBY CIY) is a British medical drama television series that aired weekly on BBC One. It was created by Tony McHale and Mal Young as a spin-off from the established BBC medical drama '' Casualty'', and ...

'' and Aidan Doherty in the 2007

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drama series '' Rough Diamond''. He was born in

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. Both his parents were pharmacists, and he is one of a family of six. He grew up on the north side of Dublin in Sutton/Howth on the coast In addition to acting, Mullen is also a voice-over artist, voicing many advertisements that are heard on Irish radio. He also provides the voice of the speaking clock in

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Career

He began acting after he signed up for drama classes at the Brendan Smith Academy in Dublin and shortly after that, headed to New York, to study acting at The Neighbourhood Playhouse for two years. In 2007, Mullen began playing the role of

Chrissie Williams Christine "Chrissie" Williams (also Levy) is a fictional character from the BBC medical drama ''Holby City'', played by Tina Hobley. She first appeared in the third series episode "The Road Less Travelled", broadcast on 5 June 2001. Hobley decid ...

' abusive boyfriend

in the BBC

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''. Mullen left ''Holby City'' in 2008 as his character was arrested and taken away by the police.

Personal life

Mullen is the first cousin of

Larry Mullen, Jr. Laurence Joseph Mullen Jr. (; born 31 October 1961) is an Irish musician, best known as the drummer and co-founder of the rock band U2. Mullen was born in Dublin, where he attended Mount Temple Comprehensive School. In 1976, he co-founded U2 ...

who is the drummer of Irish rock group, U2. He is married to actress Fiona Bell; they met on the set of Soldier Soldier in 1997. He has four children Hannah, Georgia, Cassie and Keir.

Television roles

* Smother (2020) Frank * The Drowning (2020) Mr. McKenzie * Warrior (2020) Elijah Rooker * Red Rock (2016-2020) Supt Kevin Dunne * Rig 45 (2018) Ville * Sacrifice (2017) Stephen Renney * Raw (2010-2011) Larry Dean * Single Handed (2010) Jim Dooley *Deception- (Irish TV series) (2013)- Jack French *

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(2010) Paul Begley * Swansong: Story of Occi Byrne (2009) Brother Cornelius *

Silent Witness ''Silent Witness'' is a British crime drama television series produced by the BBC, which focuses on a team of forensic pathology experts and their investigations into various crimes. First broadcast in 1996, the series was created by Nigel Mc ...

(2008) D I Michael McKenzie *

(2007–2008)

* School Run (2008) David Brennan *

The Whistleblowers ''The Whistleblowers'' is a British drama series, first broadcast on ITV from 27 September to 1 November 2007. The series stars Richard Coyle and Indira Varma as personal injury lawyers Ben Graham and Alisha Cole, who set themselves up in pri ...

(2007) Thomas Breitner * Anner House (2007) Nicky Nolan * Rough Diamond (2007) Aidan Doherty * The Tiger's Tail (2006) MC *

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(2005) J.P O'Farrell * Murder Prevention (2004) DCI Patrick Goddard *

Island at War ''Island at War'' is a British television series that tells the story of the German occupation of the Channel Islands. It primarily focuses on three local families: the upper class Dorrs, the middle class Mahys, and the working class Jonases, a ...

(2004) Leuatnant Walker *

Ultimate Force ''Ultimate Force'' is a British television action drama series that was shown on ITV, which deals with the activities of Red Troop of the SAS (Special Air Service). The first episode was broadcast on 16 September 2002, and a total of four seri ...

(2003) Donald "Omega" Clissmann *

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(2003) Peter * Heartbeat (2002) Kieron Doyle *

Puckoon ''Puckoon'' is a comic novel by Spike Milligan, first published in 1963. It is his first full-length novel, and only major fictional work. Set in 1924, it details the troubles brought to the fictional Irish village of Puckoon by the Partition of ...

(2002) Shamus *

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(2002) Chief Supt Bailey *

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(2001) Bram * Silent Grace (2001) Cunningham *

North Square ''North Square'' is a British television drama series written and created by Peter Moffat, and broadcast by Channel 4 from 18 October to 20 December 2000. Starring an ensemble cast, including Phil Davis, Rupert Penry-Jones, Helen McCrory and Ke ...

(2000) Gary Booth *

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(2000) Ray *

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(2000) Ralph Allen * Ordinary Decent Criminal McHale *

Shergar Shergar (3 March 1978 – ) was an Irish-bred, British-trained Thoroughbred racehorse. After a very successful season in 1981 he was retired to the Ballymany Stud in County Kildare, Ireland. In 1983 he was stolen from the stud, and a ransom ...

(1999) Hennity *

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(1999) * Reckless: The Movie (1998) John McGinley *

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(1998) Friar Colley *

Soldier Soldier ''Soldier Soldier'' is a British television drama series. The title comes from a traditional song of the same name - " Soldier, soldier won't you marry me, with your musket, fife and drum?" - an instrumental version of which was used as its ...

(1997) CSM Alan FitZpatrick *

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(1997) John McGinley *

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(1996) Award Ceremony Priest *

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(1996) First Couple *

Space Truckers ''Space Truckers'' is a 1996 comic science fiction film directed by Stuart Gordon and starring Dennis Hopper, Stephen Dorff, Debi Mazar and Charles Dance. It was filmed at Ardmore Studios, County Wicklow, Ireland. The story concerns John Canyon ...

(1996) Cop #1 *

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(1996) Journalist * Boys and Men (1996) *

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(1995) Andrew Martin * Ailsa (1994) Emperor *

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(1992) * Dick Francis: Twice Shy (1989) Liam Fitzgerald

Film roles

* Sacrifice (2016) Stephen Renney * United Passions (2014) Ivo Schricker * Patricks Day (2014) Dr Meyer * Woodehouse in Exile (2013) as Paul Schmidt

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Mullen, Conor Living people 1962 births Irish male television actors Irish male film actors Male actors from Dublin (city) Irish expatriates in England