Kris Deedigan

Kris Deedigan
Born
Kris Deedigan

1979 (age 46–47)
Alnwick, Northumberland, England
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

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]

Deedigan also starred in an episode of Coronation Street as the man who knocked over Sophie. In 2018, Deedigan was the video projectionist for the theatre production “Under Milk Wood”. [3] He did the same in 2017 for tithe production of “A Song For Ella Grey”. [4] Deedigan is the founder & artistic director of MyLifeProductions, a filming studio based in the UK, which he started at 23 years old. Deedigan has been mentoring young upcoming filmmakers in the UK, including Alnwick based filmmaker Brad Hedley, who won an award for his short film ‘The Importance of Acquiescence’ at the Royal Television Society awards in 2022. [5] In 2023, Deedigan participated in the great north run alongside North East Youth. The money he raised was used to support young homeless people in the North East.

In 2016, it was announced that Deedigan had teamed up with fellow filmmaker Lewis Murray to direct and co-write an un-broadcast TV pilot for "First Class", a postman comedy series loosely based on his father's exploits as a postman in Alnwick. Filming took place around Alnwick over the Easter period and was sent out to industry contacts in the hope of making it a full TV show.[6] The pilot was not progressed and a full series was not commissioned.

Filmography

Year Title Character Notes
2004 Everything Punter (uncredited)
2006 Dogtown (TV series) Lad
  1. Episode
2006 Emmerdale Mark Delaware 5. Episodes
2009-2010 Hollyoaks Des Townsend 61. Episodes
2011 Doctors (TV series) Jason Cavanagh
  1. Episode
2012 Coronation Street (TV series) Driver 2. Episodes
2012 The Sicilian Man Dave Brown Short
2015 Inspector George Gently (TV series) Uniformed Sergeant
  1. Episode
2021 Give Them Wings Brian Little
2023 We’re Better Together Chris Baker Short
2025 28 Years Later Guy (uncredited)

References

  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.
  3. ^ Sinclair, Tracey. "Review: Under Milk Wood at Northern Stage, Newcastle |". Retrieved 8 February 2026.
  4. ^ Miller, Matt. "Review: A Song for Ella Grey at Northern Stage |". Retrieved 8 February 2026.
  5. ^ "Budding filmmaker wins regional award with comedy inspired by Vic and Bob". Northumberland Gazette. 10 March 2022. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
  6. ^ "Alnwick delivers fitting stage for postmen comedy". Northumberland Gazette. 31 March 2016. Retrieved 12 February 2026.


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