Michael Galvin was born on 27 March 1967 and is a New Zealand actor, singer and playwright, well known for his role as Chris Warner on the soap opera Shortland Street, a character he has played almost since the show's debut in 1992 until 1996 and again from 2000 to present, and remains as of 2023, the only original cast member.
10 Facts About Michael Galvin
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Michael Galvin is the longest serving television soap opera actor in New Zealand.
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Michael Galvin graduated from Toi Whakaari in 1989 with a Diploma in Acting.
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Michael Galvin won the role, with Csokas later going on to play Leonard Dodds.
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Michael Galvin portrayed Chris for four years, with the character picking up the nickname "Dr Love" for the numerous love affairs he participated in.
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Michael Galvin was asked to return to Shortland Street in 2000 following a revamp of the show.
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Michael Galvin returned in the season final much to the delight of his fans.
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Since returning, Michael Galvin has written many plays including the successful "Station to Station" and in 2007 Michael Galvin was recognised as an outstanding emerging playwright, winning New Zealand's most significant national theatre award, the Bruce Mason Playwriting Award.
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Michael Galvin is married to Melissa Michael Galvin with whom he shares a daughter named Lily.
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Michael Galvin was introduced to Melissa through on screen girlfriend Angela Bloomfield.