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'''Kris Deedigan''' is a [[United Kingdom|British]] actor best known for her portrayal of [[Des Townsend]] in the long-running [[Channel 4]] [[soap opera]] ''[[Hollyoaks]]''.
'''Kris Deedigan''' is a British actor best known for his portrayal of [[Des Townsend]] in the long-running [[Channel 4]] [[soap opera]] ''[[Hollyoaks]]''.


==Career==
==Career==
Deedigan's first main role was playing Des in soap opera, Hollyoaks which he began filming in 2009. In 2010 his character was axed from the series after producer Paul Marquess conducted a cast cull.<ref name="axings">{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s13/hollyoaks/news/a207495/hollyoaks-producer-axes-11-more.html|title='Hollyoaks' producer axes 11 more|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|author=Green, Kris|date=8 March 2010|accessdate=9 March 2010}}</ref> Deedigan also contributed to Hollyoak's charity single, 'Sing for England' which is released in 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.e4.com/blog/hollyoaks/post/vnx4jj1wi87srjv6n2y6er/view.e4|title=Hollyoaks Cast Release Charity Single!|publisher=E4|author=|date=5 March 2010|accessdate=11 April 2010}}</ref>
Deedigan's first main role was playing Des Townsend in the Channel Four soap opera, Hollyoaks which he began filming in 2009.He has also appeared in Emmerdale and for the BBC. Before Joining the cast he was at the National in 'The Pitmen Painters' a brilliant show. Kris studied at Newcastle College and Leeds University. Kris was born in Newcastle and is a genuine Geordie.Kris has worked on Film, TV, Radio and Theatre. He won critical acclaim for his role as Marty in The Lovers By Bridget O'Connor, Live Theatre, Newcastle. November 2005

Kris Deedigan's Marty has all the wicked charm of the good looking, happy-go-lucky bad boy. . Review by Peter Lathan (2005) Well worth seeing!
Kris also starred in an episode of ''[[Coronation Street]]'' as the man who knocked over Sophie.
Kris runs his own film Production company [[[www.mylifeproductions.co.uk]]] for over six years.Kris enjoys Writing,Directing and Producing.>{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s13/hollyoaks/news/a207495/hollyoaks-producer-axes-11-more.html|title='Hollyoaks' producer axes 11 more|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|author=Green, Kris|date=08 March 2010|accessdate=2010-03-09}}</ref> Kris has also contributed to Hollyoak's charity single, 'Sing for England' which will be released in May 2010. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.e4.com/blog/hollyoaks/post/vnx4jj1wi87srjv6n2y6er/view.e4|title=Hollyoaks Cast Release Charity Single!|publisher=E4|author=|date=05 March 2010|accessdate=2010-04-11}}</ref> He first appeared in Hollyoaks in August 2009 and will be leaving in late 2010.


==References==
==References==
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==External Links==
==External links==
* {{IMDb name|3598940}}
* [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3598940/ Kris Deedigan] on the [http://www.imdb.com/ Internet Movie Database]
* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGYJ8t_7iBY&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL
* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-6I7MKYWI0&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL

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Latest revision as of 21:03, 23 April 2024

Kris Deedigan
Born
Kris Deedigan

1979 (age 44–45)
OccupationActor
Years active2001–present

Kris Deedigan is a British actor best known for his portrayal of Des Townsend in the long-running Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks.

Career

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Deedigan's first main role was playing Des in soap opera, Hollyoaks which he began filming in 2009. In 2010 his character was axed from the series after producer Paul Marquess conducted a cast cull.[1] Deedigan also contributed to Hollyoak's charity single, 'Sing for England' which is released in 2010.[2]

Kris also starred in an episode of Coronation Street as the man who knocked over Sophie.

References

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  1. ^ Green, Kris (8 March 2010). "'Hollyoaks' producer axes 11 more". Digital Spy. Retrieved 9 March 2010.
  2. ^ "Hollyoaks Cast Release Charity Single!". E4. 5 March 2010. Retrieved 11 April 2010.
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