Connor Phillips

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Connor Phillips
Born 17 October 1981
Occupation Radio DJ

Connor Phillips (born October 17, 1981) is a radio presenter (DJ) from Ireland currently working with Cool FM in Belfast.

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[edit] Education & Personal Life

Born in 1981, Connor attended Queens University Belfast from 2000-2003 where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Drama. Connor stands at 5ft 10in tall and is a keen athlete, having competed in many fun runs over the years. He is an avid follower of Liverpool Football Club and lists Steven Gerrard, Peter Crouch, and Nigel Clough as some of his all time Anfield heroes. He also cites the inspirational triumph over adversity flick The Shawshank Redemption as his favourite movie.

[edit] Career

Connor has worked as a professional actor following his graduation from QUB in 2003. He has worked for the National Youth Theatre in London. He has appeared in a number of productions on Londons West End such as Ray Hermans "They Shoot Horses Dont They"[1]

He has also worked for Dundalk FM 100 and 'Impulse live' - Irelands first national instore Radio Station. Impulse Live is a part of the Immedia Broadcasting group which is opperated by former Radio One DJ Bruno Brooks.

Although admitting to suffering from the height fear vertigo, Connor has recently taken part in a bungee jump for the well known UK based charity Children In Need, raising a substantial amount of money for good causes in the process. His dedication to worthy causes has seen him bestowed with the honour of being made a patron of the National Safety Council.[citation needed]

[edit] Trivia

Stuntman Evel Knievel, playwright Arthur Miller, ex-Fugees member Wyclef Jean, and hip-hop superstar Eminem all share the same birthday as Connor.

[edit] External links

http://www.coolfm.co.uk/showdj.asp?DJID=25796