Christopher Milligan (born 14 June 1988) is an Australian actor. From 2008 to 2022, he played Kyle Canning in the television soap opera Neighbours. He initially started out as a recurring cast member, until he was promoted to the regular cast in 2011. He departed the program in 2016 but returned in 2019 until April 2022. He then returned again for the show's final episodes in July 2022. Milligan also played the lead role of David in supernatural fantasy show Dead Gorgeous, and made guest appearances in Rush, The Pacific, Winners & Losers, and Arrow. He appeared in the horror film The Gallows Act II, and reprised his Neighbours role after a three-year absence.
Chris Milligan | |
|---|---|
| Born | Christopher Milligan 14 June 1988 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2008–present |
Career edit
Milligan studied at Melbourne's Film & Television Studio International.[1] In 2008, Milligan began his acting career in the soap opera Neighbours, playing the character of Kyle Canning. In January 2011, it was announced that Milligan would be promoted to regular cast member.[2] In 2009, he played a cameo role as a student on the Australian police drama Rush. In late 2009, Milligan filmed thirteen episodes on the television series Dead Gorgeous in which he played main character, David.[3] He starred as a featured extra in the HBO miniseries The Pacific.[4][5]
Milligan made guest appearances in Winners & Losers and Arrow. He also played Danny in the feature film Overture.[6] Milligan returned to Neighbours for a brief stint in September 2016.[7] Three years later, he reprised the role on 2 April 2019.[8] Milligan appeared in the American supernatural horror film The Gallows Act II,[9] released on 25 October 2019.[10]
Personal life edit
Milligan is a former Iona College student. He is a Liverpool supporter.[11]
Filmography edit
Film edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Overture | Danny | Short film |
| 2014 | Kerion | Orik | |
| 2019 | The Gallows Act II | Cade Parker |
Television edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008–2016, 2019–2022 | Neighbours | Kyle Canning | Main cast; 1127 episodes |
| 2009–2010 | Rush | Student Gregory Rainer |
2 episodes |
| 2010 | Dead Gorgeous | David | Main cast |
| 2010 | The Pacific | Marine | TV miniseries (Uncredited role)[4][5] |
| 2011 | Winners & Losers | Liam McMahon | Episode: "Those People in the Paper" |
| 2018 | Arrow | Jason Stent | Episode: "Inmate 4587" |
References edit
- ^ a b "Queensland actors making their mark in Melbourne". The Courier-Mail. Queensland Newspapers. 20 October 2008. Archived from the original on 3 June 2012. Retrieved 15 July 2010.
- ^ "Old favourites return!". TV Week. ACP Magazines: 22–23. 1–7 January 2011.
Kyle (Chris Milligan), will be playing a much more prominent role in Erinsborough this year, with Chris signing on as a regular cast member.
- ^ Knox, David (17 March 2010). "Airdate: Dead Gorgeous". TV Tonight. Retrieved 22 June 2010.
- ^ a b "Kyle Canning". 10 Play. Retrieved 24 March 2019.
- ^ a b Kilkelly, Daniel (22 May 2011). "Christopher Milligan (Kyle Canning, 'Neighbours')". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 24 March 2019.
- ^ "Chris Milligan". Film & Television Studio International. Retrieved 25 March 2019.
- ^ "Chris Milligan returns to Neighbours". 10 Play. 14 September 2016. Archived from the original on 17 September 2016. Retrieved 15 September 2016.
- ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (22 March 2019). "Neighbours reveals when Kyle Canning will be back in Erinsborough". Digital Spy. Retrieved 25 March 2019.
- ^ Brown, Hannah (5 July 2018). "'The Gallows Act II" Officially Confirmed With MPAA Rating". ScreenGeek. Retrieved 24 March 2019.
- ^ Squires, John (11 September 2019). "[Trailer] Sequel 'The Gallows: Act II' Brings the Hangman Back to Life in October". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
- ^ Rice, Jimmy (23 July 2013). "Dr Karl - LFC visit means so much". LFC Tour. Liverpool F.C. Archived from the original on 26 July 2013. Retrieved 23 July 2013.
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