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Tony Hirst (born 21st January 1967 in Manchester) appeared on Coronation Street in the role of Fireman Paul Kershaw (initially credited as "Firefighter Paul") in December 2010. He reappeared in the role on a more regular basis between October 2011 and August 2013.

Hirst is best known for playing the regular role of Mike Barnes in Hollyoaks from 2006-2010 and 2016-2017. His other credits include Law & Order: UK, Holby City, Shameless and Doctors, while for a younger audience he played Uncle Jake in the BBC Schools programme Watch: Living Through the Seasons in 2000. He also narrated How It's Made from 2007-2008 and Blueprint for Disaster in 2005.

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