Ryan Connor
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Sol Heras as Ryan Connor (2012)
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| Coronation Street character | |||||||||||||||
| Portrayed by |
Ben Thompson (2006–2010) Sol Heras (2012–2013) |
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| Duration | 2006–2010, 2012–2013 | ||||||||||||||
| First appearance | 30 August 2006 | ||||||||||||||
| Last appearance | 2 October 2013 | ||||||||||||||
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Steve Frost (2006) Phil Collinson (2012) |
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| Classification | Former; regular | ||||||||||||||
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| Occupation |
Student (until 2012) Switch Operator (2012) Kebab Shop Assistant(2012–13) DJ (2012–) |
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| Home | Ibiza | ||||||||||||||
 Ben Thompson as Ryan Connor (2009)
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| Father | Nick Neeson |
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| Mother | Wendy Neeson |
| Adoptive father | Dean |
| Adoptive mother | Michelle Connor |
| Stepfather | Steve McDonald (2015–) |
| Brothers | Alex Neeson(adoptive) |
| Half-brothers | Ruairi McDonald (adoptive) |
Ryan Connor is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera, Coronation Street. He first appeared on-screen during the episode broadcast on 30 August 2006. The character was initially portrayed by actor Ben Thompson from his introduction until 8 October 2010. Ryan was created by series producer Steve Frost as part of the Connor family. Thompson was axed in August 2010, but stated that he wanted to return to film scenes for the Christmas 2010 episodes.
In May 2012, it was confirmed that the character had been recast with actor Sol Heras taking over the role after Thompson had declined to return. Heras made his first appearance as Ryan on 18 July 2012. Ryan's storylines have involved finding out that Michelle Connor (Kym Marsh) is not his biological mother and being involved in a relationship with Sian Powers (Sacha Parkinson). In May 2012, it was reported that Ryan would be involved in a drug storyline with Sophie Webster (Brooke Vincent). Heras quit the role in July 2013 and Ryan departed on 2 October 2013.
Ryan arrives with mother Michelle Connor (Kym Marsh) and it is clear that the two of them have a very close relationship. Ryan is caught by Norris Cole (Malcolm Hebden) vandalising The Kabin. Michelle makes him help in the newsagents every night after school for a week. For a time, Michelle dates affluent businessman Sonny Dhillon (Pal Aron). After they break up, Ryan goes joyriding in Sonny's car. He is caught by the police, though later released. When he returns to the Street, his uncle Paul (Sean Gallagher) smacks him across the face. The reason for this is later revealed to be that Paul caused the demise of Ryan's late father, Dean, due to careless driving. Several months later, Paul dies in a car accident after kidnapping Leanne Battersby (Jane Danson). Ryan is really upset after losing Paul and his father but he survives without them remembering that he still has Liam.
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