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'''Christopher Milligan''' (born 14 June 1988) is an Australian actor. From 2008 until 2016, 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. Milligan also played the lead role of David in supernatural fantasy show ''[[Dead Gorgeous]]'', and made guest appearances in ''[[Rush (2008 TV series)|Rush]]'', ''[[The Pacific (TV miniseries)|The Pacific]]'', ''[[Winners & Losers]]'', and ''[[Arrow (TV series)|Arrow]]''. He appeared in the horror film ''[[The Gallows Act II]]'', and reprised his ''Neighbours'' role after a three-year absence. Milligans maternal grandfather was organist at St Patrick's cathedral Melbourne ( see Australian Organist vol1 p57)
'''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 (2008 TV series)|Rush]]'', ''[[The Pacific (TV miniseries)|The Pacific]]'', ''[[Winners & Losers]]'', and ''[[Arrow (TV series)|Arrow]]''. He appeared in the horror film ''[[The Gallows Act II]]'', and reprised his ''Neighbours'' role after a three-year absence.


==Career==
==Career==
Milligan studied at Melbourne's Film & Television Studio International.<ref name="Mark"/> 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.<ref>{{Cite journal|date=1–7 January 2011|title=Old favourites return!|journal=[[TV Week]]|publisher=[[ACP Magazines]]|pages=22–23|quote=Kyle (Chris Milligan), will be playing a much more prominent role in Erinsborough this year, with Chris signing on as a regular cast member.}}</ref> In 2009, he played a cameo role as a student on the Australian police drama ''[[Rush (2008 TV series)|Rush]]''. In late 2009, Milligan filmed thirteen episodes on the television series ''[[Dead Gorgeous]]'' in which he played main character, David.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://tvtonight.com.au/2010/03/airdate-dead-gorgeous.html |title=Airdate: Dead Gorgeous |last=Knox |first=David |date=17 March 2010 |website=[[TV Tonight]] |publisher= |access-date=22 June 2010 |quote=}}</ref> He starred as a featured extra in the HBO miniseries ''[[The Pacific (TV miniseries)|The Pacific]]''.<ref name="tenplay">{{cite web |url=https://tenplay.com.au/channel-eleven/neighbours/characters/past-characters/kyle-canning |title=Kyle Canning |last= |first= |date= |website=[[Network Ten#10 Play|10 Play]] |publisher= |access-date=24 March 2019 |quote=}}</ref><ref name="Kilkelly">{{cite web |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a320931/christopher-milligan-kyle-canning-neighbours/ |title=Christopher Milligan (Kyle Canning, 'Neighbours') |last=Kilkelly |first=Daniel |date=22 May 2011 |website=[[Digital Spy]] |publisher=[[Hearst Communications|Hearst Magazines UK]] |access-date=24 March 2019 |quote=}}</ref>
Milligan studied at Melbourne's Film & Television Studio International.<ref name="Mark"/> 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.<ref>{{Cite journal|date=1–7 January 2011|title=Old favourites return!|journal=[[TV Week]]|publisher=[[ACP Magazines]]|pages=22–23|quote=Kyle (Chris Milligan), will be playing a much more prominent role in Erinsborough this year, with Chris signing on as a regular cast member.}}</ref> In 2009, he played a cameo role as a student on the Australian police drama ''[[Rush (2008 TV series)|Rush]]''. In late 2009, Milligan filmed thirteen episodes on the television series ''[[Dead Gorgeous]]'' in which he played main character, David.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://tvtonight.com.au/2010/03/airdate-dead-gorgeous.html |title=Airdate: Dead Gorgeous |last=Knox |first=David |date=17 March 2010 |website=[[TV Tonight]] |access-date=22 June 2010 }}</ref> He starred as a featured extra in the HBO miniseries ''[[The Pacific (TV miniseries)|The Pacific]]''.<ref name="tenplay">{{cite web |url=https://tenplay.com.au/channel-eleven/neighbours/characters/past-characters/kyle-canning |title=Kyle Canning |website=[[Network Ten#10 Play|10 Play]] |access-date=24 March 2019 }}</ref><ref name="Kilkelly">{{cite web |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a320931/christopher-milligan-kyle-canning-neighbours/ |title=Christopher Milligan (Kyle Canning, 'Neighbours') |last=Kilkelly |first=Daniel |date=22 May 2011 |website=[[Digital Spy]] |publisher=[[Hearst Communications|Hearst Magazines UK]] |access-date=24 March 2019 }}</ref>


Milligan made guest appearances in ''[[Winners & Losers]]'' and ''[[Arrow (TV series)|Arrow]]''. He also played Danny in the feature film ''Overture''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.filmtv.com.au/alumni/chris-milligan|title=Chris Milligan|publisher=Film & Television Studio International|accessdate=25 March 2019}}</ref> Milligan returned to ''Neighbours'' for a brief stint in September 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tenplay.com.au/channel-eleven/neighbours/show-news/chris-milligan-returns-to-neighbours|title=Chris Milligan returns to Neighbours|date=14 September 2016|website=[[Network Ten#10 Play|10 Play]]|accessdate=15 September 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160917020039/http://tenplay.com.au/channel-eleven/neighbours/show-news/chris-milligan-returns-to-neighbours|archive-date=17 September 2016}}</ref> Three years later, he reprised the role on April 2, 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a26905879/neighbours-spoilers-kyle-canning-christopher-milligan-return/|title=Neighbours reveals when Kyle Canning will be back in Erinsborough|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|date=22 March 2019|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|accessdate=25 March 2019}}</ref> Milligan appeared in the American supernatural horror film ''[[The Gallows Act II]]'',<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.screengeek.net/2018/07/05/the-gallows-act-ii-confirmed/ |title=‘The Gallows Act II" Officially Confirmed With MPAA Rating |last=Brown |first=Hannah |date=5 July 2018 |website=ScreenGeek |publisher= |access-date=24 March 2019}}</ref> released on October 25, 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://bloody-disgusting.com/movie/3583067/trailer-sequel-gallows-act-ii-brings-hangman-back-life-october/|title=[Trailer] Sequel ‘The Gallows: Act II’ Brings the Hangman Back to Life in October|website=[[Bloody Disgusting]]|last=Squires|first=John|date=September 11, 2019|accessdate=September 11, 2019}}</ref>
Milligan made guest appearances in ''[[Winners & Losers]]'' and ''[[Arrow (TV series)|Arrow]]''. He also played Danny in the feature film ''Overture''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.filmtv.com.au/alumni/chris-milligan|title=Chris Milligan|publisher=Film & Television Studio International|accessdate=25 March 2019}}</ref> Milligan returned to ''Neighbours'' for a brief stint in September 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tenplay.com.au/channel-eleven/neighbours/show-news/chris-milligan-returns-to-neighbours|title=Chris Milligan returns to Neighbours|date=14 September 2016|website=[[Network Ten#10 Play|10 Play]]|accessdate=15 September 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160917020039/http://tenplay.com.au/channel-eleven/neighbours/show-news/chris-milligan-returns-to-neighbours|archive-date=17 September 2016}}</ref> Three years later, he reprised the role on 2 April 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a26905879/neighbours-spoilers-kyle-canning-christopher-milligan-return/|title=Neighbours reveals when Kyle Canning will be back in Erinsborough|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|date=22 March 2019|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|accessdate=25 March 2019}}</ref> Milligan appeared in the American supernatural horror film ''[[The Gallows Act II]]'',<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.screengeek.net/2018/07/05/the-gallows-act-ii-confirmed/ |title='The Gallows Act II" Officially Confirmed With MPAA Rating |last=Brown |first=Hannah |date=5 July 2018 |website=ScreenGeek |access-date=24 March 2019}}</ref> released on 25 October 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://bloody-disgusting.com/movie/3583067/trailer-sequel-gallows-act-ii-brings-hangman-back-life-october/|title=[Trailer] Sequel 'The Gallows: Act II' Brings the Hangman Back to Life in October|website=[[Bloody Disgusting]]|last=Squires|first=John|date=11 September 2019|accessdate=11 September 2019}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Milligan is a former [[Iona College (Queensland)|Iona College]] student. He is a [[Liverpool F.C.]] fan.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.lfctour.com/news/latest-news/dr-karl-lfc-visit-means-so-much |title=Dr Karl - LFC visit means so much |last=Rice |first=Jimmy |date=23 July 2013 |website=LFC Tour |publisher=[[Liverpool F.C.]] |access-date=23 July 2013 |quote= |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130726140450/http://www.lfctour.com/news/latest-news/dr-karl-lfc-visit-means-so-much |archive-date=6 July 2013}}</ref>
Milligan is a former [[Iona College (Queensland)|Iona College]] student. He is a [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] supporter.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.lfctour.com/news/latest-news/dr-karl-lfc-visit-means-so-much |title=Dr Karl - LFC visit means so much |last=Rice |first=Jimmy |date=23 July 2013 |website=LFC Tour |publisher=[[Liverpool F.C.]] |access-date=23 July 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130726140450/http://www.lfctour.com/news/latest-news/dr-karl-lfc-visit-means-so-much |archive-date=26 July 2013}}</ref>


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
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Latest revision as of 21:44, 24 December 2023

Chris Milligan
Born
Christopher Milligan

(1988-06-14) 14 June 1988 (age 36)
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia[1]
OccupationActor
Years active2008–present

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.

Career

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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

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Milligan is a former Iona College student. He is a Liverpool supporter.[11]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
2011 Overture Danny Short film
2014 Kerion Orik
2019 The Gallows Act II Cade Parker

Television

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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

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ "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.
  3. ^ Knox, David (17 March 2010). "Airdate: Dead Gorgeous". TV Tonight. Retrieved 22 June 2010.
  4. ^ a b "Kyle Canning". 10 Play. Retrieved 24 March 2019.
  5. ^ a b Kilkelly, Daniel (22 May 2011). "Christopher Milligan (Kyle Canning, 'Neighbours')". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 24 March 2019.
  6. ^ "Chris Milligan". Film & Television Studio International. Retrieved 25 March 2019.
  7. ^ "Chris Milligan returns to Neighbours". 10 Play. 14 September 2016. Archived from the original on 17 September 2016. Retrieved 15 September 2016.
  8. ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (22 March 2019). "Neighbours reveals when Kyle Canning will be back in Erinsborough". Digital Spy. Retrieved 25 March 2019.
  9. ^ Brown, Hannah (5 July 2018). "'The Gallows Act II" Officially Confirmed With MPAA Rating". ScreenGeek. Retrieved 24 March 2019.
  10. ^ 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.
  11. ^ 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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