Michael Byers (actor)

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Michael Byers
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Alma mater University of St Andrews

Michael Byers is a Northern Irish actor, best known for his portrayal of Liam in The Basil Brush Show . [1] Having graduated from the University of St Andrews, his first television appearance was as Brendan Shepherd in Hollyoaks , [2] before playing a fairy named Storm in several episodes of The Mysti Show on CBBC. Michael was then cast as Liam in The Basil Brush Show in 2006, replacing Mr Stephen as the wise-cracking fox's sidekick and flatmate. Making his debut at the start of the fifth series, he has appeared in 26 episodes of the BAFTA-nominated show to date.

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In 2007, he worked with critically acclaimed director Stephen Poliakoff, starring as artist Zach in the BBC One film Capturing Mary , [3] alongside Dame Maggie Smith, David Walliams, and Ruth Wilson.

In 2022, Byers appeared as Officer Lennox in two episodes of the third season of the hit Channel 4 teen sitcom Derry Girls .

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
2002–2003 Hollyoaks Brendan Shepherd3 episodes
2004 The Mysti Show Storm3 episodes
2006The MessageBoyfriendEpisode: 1.1
2006–2007 The Basil Brush Show Liam26 episodes
2007 Capturing Mary ZachTV movie
2012 Holby City Owen MaxwellEpisode: "The Third Way"
2013 Chuggington Jackman (voice)30 episodes
2014 Law & Order: UK Robert PageEpisode: "Repeat to Fade"
2015 Doctors Patch O'HanlonEpisode: "Boom Banger"
2019Adam LowryEpisode: "Grasp the Thorn"
2022 Derry Girls Officer LennoxEpisode: 3.1 "The Night Before"
2022 Derry Girls Officer LennoxEpisode: 3.7 "The Agreement"
2022 Hope Street (TV series) Gregory SaundersEpisode: 2.2

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References

  1. "The Basil Brush Show : Childrens". Archived from the original on 21 September 2009. Retrieved 31 July 2009.
  2. "Cast and credits of Hollyoaks" . Retrieved 23 July 2023.
  3. "BBC - Press Office - Capturing Mary: Cast and production credits" . Retrieved 23 July 2023.