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Kris Deedigan
Kris Deedigan
Born	Kris Deedigan; 1979 (age 45–46); Alnwick, Northumberland, England
Occupation	Actor
Years active	2001–present

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

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.^[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

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

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[axings-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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-'''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==
-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=2010-03-09}}</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=2010-04-11}}</ref>
+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>
-Kris Deedigan currently lives in [[North London]]. Deedgan had a minor role in the ITV [[soap opera]] ''[[Emmerdale]]'' in 2006. Kris left Hollyoaks on 6th August 2010 as his character [[Des Townsend|Des]] was arrested for Racism and Vandalism.
+Kris also starred in an episode of ''[[Coronation Street]]'' as the man who knocked over Sophie.
-He was Nominated [[Inside Soap Awards|Best Newcomer]] at the '''Inside Soap Awards''' 2010 for his portrayal of Des.
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-* [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
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+* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-6I7MKYWI0&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL
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