OK! Magazine explores the life of actor Ciaran Griffiths, from his iconic roles to his move to Australia.

Ciaran Griffiths, a famous actor, is widely recognized for his infamous character, Damon Hay, in ITV's Coronation Street. While his on-screen life is quite known, his personal life largely remains under wraps.

The 40-year-old actor made his debut as Damon Hay in December 2022. His presence in the show was marked with major dramatic arcs, such as assaulting his son and girlfriend for disagreeing with his criminal instincts and impregnating his lawyer's wife, Sarah.

Post the affair, Adam (the lawyer) exacted revenge on Damon, resulting in the latter's departure from Weatherfield. However, Damon made a comeback on the show on New Year's Day 2023.

Filled with enthusiasm to be reprising his role, Griffiths humorously stated that the showrunners likely wanted him back due to his brilliant acting abilities.

Despite his public role in significant plotlines, Griffiths keeps his personal life private. Diving deeper into his life, we find that he was born on March 3, 1983.

Griffiths, a Manchester-born actor, currently resides in Australia. He's shared his struggles of balancing work and family life, especially with filming in Sydney away from his family. Despite this, they understand and respect his dedication towards his career.

Griffiths admits the challenge of acclimating to the colder climate but credits his love for his character in Coronation Street as a driving force that urges him back to colder regions.

In 2019, Griffiths performed a tour theatre production, during which he travelled to Sydney, met his partner and started a family. His life in Sydney with his family remains fairly private.

Interestingly, this is not Griffiths's first stint in Coronation Street. He made his initial appearance in 2000 as Dean Sykes, another troubled character. After an ill-fated robbery attempt, Dean Sykes was shot and killed.

Among his peers, Griffiths shares a close bond with Tina O'Brien, who is known for her role as Sarah Platt. The pair have known each other since their teenage years, enjoying a robust working relationship.

Also, Griffiths is celebrated for his role as Mickey Maguire in the hit Channel 4 series Shameless. He portrayed the character from the fourth till the tenth season and continues to be a fan-favorite. Besides these regular roles, Griffiths's acting portfolio includes guest appearances on shows like Waterloo Road and Clocking Off, and a notable performance in The Bill as Gary Best.