Richard Hawley (born 13th August 1955 in Smethwick, West Midlands) has appeared in Coronation Street since October 2015 as Johnny Connor. His other credits include roles in Inspector Morse, Bergerac, Prime Suspect, Rumpole of the Bailey, Prime Suspect 2, Prime Suspect 3, Dangerfield, Dalziel and Pascoe, Peak Practice, Where the Heart Is, Family Affairs, Holby City, Hotel Babylon, The Bill, Doctors, Casualty, New Tricks, Downton Abbey, Mayday, Endeavour and DCI Banks.