Conor Mullen (born 1966) is an

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who played Frank in Smother, Stuart McElroy in ''

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'' and Aidan Doherty in the 2007

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drama series ''

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''. 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

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' abusive boyfriend Stuart McElroy 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 * The Silence (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 McC ...

(2008) D I Michael McKenzie *

(2007–2008) Stuart McElroy *

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(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 priv ...

(2007) Thomas Breitner * Anner House (2007) Nicky Nolan *

(2007) Aidan Doherty *

The Tiger's Tail ''The Tiger's Tail'' is a 2006 Irish film written and directed by John Boorman and starring Brendan Gleeson and Kim Cattrall. The story focuses on the modern Celtic Tiger Irish economy of the late 20th century. The film premiered at the 2006 S ...

(2006) MC * Proof (2005) J.P O'Farrell *

Murder Prevention ''Murder Prevention'' is a six-part British television crime drama series, written and created by Declan Croghan, that first broadcast on Five on 30 October 2004. Inspired by the real-life Homicide Prevention Unit within the Metropolitan Police, t ...

(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 *

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(2002) Kieron Doyle *

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(2002) Shamus *

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(2002) Chief Supt Bailey *

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(2001) Bram *

Silent Grace ''Silent Grace'' is a critically acclaimed feature film written and directed by Maeve Murphy and was made no. 38 in ''The Irish Times'' Best 50 Irish films ever made list on 2 May 2020. It is about friendship and survival. A fictional story ba ...

(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 ''Ordinary Decent Criminal'' is a 2000 crime comedy film, directed by Thaddeus O'Sullivan, written by Gerard Stembridge, and stars Kevin Spacey and Linda Fiorentino. The film is loosely based on the story of Martin Cahill, a famous Irish crime ...

McHale *

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(1999) Hennity * Blessed Fruit (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 t ...

(1997) CSM Alan FitZpatrick * Reckless (1997) John McGinley *

Father Ted ''Father Ted'' is a sitcom created by Irish writers Graham Linehan and Arthur Mathews (writer), Arthur Mathews and produced by British production company Hat Trick Productions for Channel 4. It aired over three series from 21 April 1995 until ...

(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 * Giving Tongue (1996) Journalist *

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(1996) * Life After Life (1995) Andrew Martin * Ailsa (1994) Emperor * The Apiarist's Dream of World Domination (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