Liam Connor
Played by: Rob James-Collier
First Appeared: 2006 (UK)
Date of Birth: 25 February 1974
Occupation: Co-owner Underworld
Relations: Son of Helen and Barry Connor. Brother of Paul (deceased) and Michelle Connor, uncle of Ryan. Brother-in-law of Carla Connor. Husband of Maria Sutherland. Father of baby Paul Connor (deceased)
Love: Briefly dated factory workers Kelly Crabtree and Joanne Jackson. Dated Leanne Battersby. Unresolved feelings for Carla Connor.
Storylines: Liam got a bargain when he convinced Adam Barlow to sell his share in Underworld, and together with his brother Paul they soon took over the business.
Liam and Paul's wife Carla often disagreed over the direction of the business, especially when Liam was implicated in covering up the death of Kasia during Carla's illegal night shift
Liam confessed to his sister Michelle that it was Paul that had been driving during the crash which killed her partner Dean. To avoid prosecution the brothers had moved Dean into the driver's seat before the police arrived.
Liam dated Leanne Battersby, believing her to be an estate agent, but broke up with her after it was revealed that she was an escort. Paul was killed in a car accident as he tried to take revenge on Leanne, who was trapped in the boot.
With Paul's widow Carla now his partner at Underworld the tension increased when Liam kissed her during an argument.
Ignoring his attraction for his sister-in-law Liam began dating Maria Sutherland. She gave him a puppy, which he named Ozzy. Maira became pregnant and they married, in spite of the attempts by Carla to seduce him.
Liam and Maria had a still born son who they named Paul after Liam's brother. The couple split briefly at this time due to the stress of losing the baby and the presence of Carla, but reunited.
Liam is a boy at heart, lacking the hard business sense of Paul or Carla. He is Irish, but is a devoted Manchester City fan.
