Famous Northern Irish Actors

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Liam Neeson

(Northern Irish Actor Best Known for His Role as Oskar Schindler in 'Schindler's List')

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Birthdate: June 7, 1952

Sun Sign: Gemini

Birthplace: Ballymena

The recipient of multiple awards, actor Liam Neeson has been ranked among the '100 Sexiest Stars in Film History'. One of the highest-grossing actors of all time, he first rose to prominence in the 1990s with his title role in the epic drama film Schindler's List. Since then, he has appeared in many other critically acclaimed films.

Jamie Dornan

(Actor)

Birthdate: May 1, 1982

Sun Sign: Taurus

Birthplace: Holywood, County Down, Northern Ireland

One of the most popular model-turned-actors from Northern Ireland, Jamie Dornan was named by Vogue in its list of 25 Biggest Male Models of All Time. He earned international recognition after portraying Sheriff Graham Humbert in Once Upon a Time. Known for his looks and acting skills, Dornan is regarded as one of the greatest film actors of Ireland.

Andrew Scott

(Actor)

Birthdate: October 21, 1976

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: Dublin, Ireland

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Colin Morgan

(Northern Irish Actor Known for the Title Character in the BBC Fantasy Series ‘Merlin’)

Birthdate: January 1, 1986

Sun Sign: Capricorn

Birthplace: Armagh, Northern Ireland

Colin Morgan is best known for his multiple-award-winning performance in Merlin. He made waves with his theater performances and has also narrated several audiobooks and documentaries. He was seen in the series Humans and The Fall, and the movies Benjamin and Island. He hates social media and practices ethical consumerism.

Ray Stevenson

(Best Known for His Role as ‘Dagonet’ in the Film ‘King Arthur’)

Birthdate: May 25, 1964

Sun Sign: Gemini

Birthplace: Lisburn, Northern Ireland

Ray Stevenson is best known as Dagonet from the film King Arthur and as Titus Pullo from the series Rome. He has also played the Marvel characters Frank Castle/The Punisher in Punisher: War Zone and Volstagg in the Thor franchise. He voiced Gar Saxon in two Star Wars series.

Glenn Quinn

(Actor)

Birthdate: May 28, 1970

Sun Sign: Gemini

Birthplace: Dublin, Ireland

Died: December 3, 2002

Ronan Keating

(Singer)

Birthdate: March 3, 1977

Sun Sign: Pisces

Birthplace: Swords, Dublin, Ireland

James Nesbitt

(Actor)

Birthdate: January 15, 1965

Sun Sign: Capricorn

Birthplace: Coleraine, Northern Ireland, UK

Clive Standen

(Actor)

Birthdate: July 22, 1981

Sun Sign: Cancer

Birthplace: County Down, Northern Ireland, UK

Stephen Rea

(Irish Actor Known for His Films: ‘V for Vendetta’, ‘Michael Collins’ and ‘Interview with the Vampire’)

Birthdate: October 31, 1946

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Birthplace: Belfast, Northern Ireland

Stephen Rea is best known for his Academy Award-nominated role of Fergus in The Crying Game. He has also appeared in films such as V for Vendetta and Interview with the Vampire. He won a BAFTA for The Honourable Woman and was nominated for one for The Shadow Line.

Conleth Hill

(Actor)

Birthdate: November 24, 1964

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Birthplace: Ballycastle, County Antrim, Northern Ireland

Irish actor Conleth Hill is best known for playing Varys in the HBO series Game of Thrones. A graduate of the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, he made his Broadway debut in the play Stones in His Pockets. An accomplished stage actor, he is the recipient of two Laurence Olivier Awards. He also acts in TV shows and films.

Allen Leech

(Actor)