Famous Northern Irish Film & Theater Personalities

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Liam Neeson

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

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.

Caitriona Balfe

(Actress)

Birthdate: October 4, 1979

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: Dublin, Ireland

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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.

Eve Hewson

(Actress)

Birthdate: July 7, 1991

Sun Sign: Cancer

Birthplace: Ireland

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

Fiona Shaw

(Actress)

Birthdate: July 10, 1958

Sun Sign: Cancer

Birthplace: Cobh, County Cork, Ireland

Ronan Keating

(Singer)

Birthdate: March 3, 1977

Sun Sign: Pisces

Birthplace: Swords, Dublin, Ireland

Clive Standen

(Actor)

Birthdate: July 22, 1981

Sun Sign: Cancer

Birthplace: County Down, Northern Ireland, UK

James Nesbitt

(Actor)

Birthdate: January 15, 1965

Sun Sign: Capricorn

Birthplace: Coleraine, Northern Ireland, UK

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.

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.

Paula Malcomson

(Actress)

Birthdate: June 1, 1970

Sun Sign: Gemini

Birthplace: Belfast

Paula Malcomson is a Northern Irish actress best known for playing Abby Donovan in the American crime drama TV series, Ray Donovan. Despite being a Northern Irish, Malcomson has worked in many American TV series and films. She portrayed the role of Mrs. Everdeen in the Hunger Games film series and has appeared in popular American TV series like ER.

Sally Rooney

(Novelist)

Birthdate: February 20, 1991

Sun Sign: Pisces

Birthplace: Castlebar, County Mayo, Ireland

Alison Doody

(Actress)

Birthdate: November 11, 1966

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Birthplace: Dublin, Ireland

Allen Leech

(Actor)

Birthdate: May 18, 1981

Sun Sign: Taurus

Birthplace: Killiney, County Dublin, Ireland

Ardal O'Hanlon

(Comedian)

Birthdate: October 8, 1965

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: Carrickmacross, County Monaghan, Ireland

Michelle Fairley

(Northern Ireland Actress Best Known for Her Role as ‘Catelyn Stark’ in the TV Series ‘Game of Thrones’)

Birthdate: July 11, 1963

Sun Sign: Cancer

Birthplace: Northern Ireland

Northern Irish actor Michelle Fairley soared to fame as Catelyn Stark in the iconic series Game of Thrones. She is also known for her roles in Suits and 24: Live Another Day. She is an Olivier Award-nominated theater actor, too, and has appeared in films such as The Others.

Amanda Burton

(Northern Irish Actress Best Known for Her Role as ‘Sam Ryan’ in the TV Series ‘Silent Witness’)

Birthdate: October 10, 1956

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: Derry, Northern Ireland

North Irish actress Amanda Burton is best known for playing Beth Glover in the TV series Peak Practice. As a teenager, she studied drama at the Manchester Metropolitan School of Theatre. She began her career with roles in stage productions and eventually branched out into TV as well. Besides acting, she is an ambassador for the charity The Children's Trust.

Dermot Morgan

(Comedian)

Birthdate: March 31, 1952

Sun Sign: Aries

Birthplace: Dublin, Ireland

Died: February 28, 1998

Graham Linehan

(Comedian)

Birthdate: May 22, 1968

Sun Sign: Gemini

Birthplace: Dublin, Ireland

Glen Hansard

(Songwriter)

Birthdate: April 21, 1970

Sun Sign: Taurus

Birthplace: Dublin, Ireland

Orla Brady

(Actress)

Birthdate: March 28, 1961

Sun Sign: Aries

Birthplace: Dublin, Ireland

Eoin Macken

(Actor)

Birthdate: February 21, 1983

Sun Sign: Pisces

Birthplace: Dublin, Ireland

Frances Tomelty

(Actress)

Birthdate: October 6, 1948

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: Belfast, Northern Ireland

Daughter of actor Joseph Tomelty, Irish actor Frances Tomelty amazed audiences playing a blind woman in the series Death in Paradise. She met her former husband, singer Sting of The Police fame, at the rock musical Rock Nativity, and they got married a couple of years later.

Richard Dormer

(Actor)

Birthdate: November 11, 1969

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Birthplace: Portadown, County Armagh, Northern Ireland, UK

Niamh Cusack

(Actress)

Birthdate: October 20, 1959

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: Dublin, Ireland

Patrick Bergin

(Actor)

Birthdate: February 4, 1951

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Birthplace: Dublin, Ireland

Susan Lynch

(Actress)

Birthdate: June 5, 1971

Sun Sign: Gemini

Birthplace: Corrinshego, Newry, Northern Ireland, UK

Stephen Boyd

(Actor)

Birthdate: July 4, 1931

Sun Sign: Cancer

Birthplace: Glengormley, Northern Ireland, UK

Died: June 2, 1977

Samantha Mumba

(Singer)

Birthdate: January 18, 1983

Sun Sign: Capricorn

Birthplace: Dublin, Ireland

Victoria Smurfit

(Actress)

Birthdate: March 31, 1974

Sun Sign: Aries

Birthplace: Dublin, Ireland

Elaine Cassidy

(Actress)

Birthdate: December 31, 1979

Sun Sign: Capricorn

Birthplace: Kilcoole, County Wicklow, Ireland

Jonathan Aitken

(Politician)

Birthdate: August 30, 1942

Sun Sign: Virgo

Birthplace: Dublin, Ireland

Shane Lynch

(Singer)

Birthdate: July 3, 1976

Sun Sign: Cancer

Birthplace: Dublin, Ireland

Eddie Jordan

(Businessman)

Birthdate: March 30, 1948

Sun Sign: Aries

Birthplace: Dublin, Ireland

Damian McGinty

(Singer)

Birthdate: September 9, 1992

Sun Sign: Virgo

Birthplace: Derry, Northern Ireland

Bronagh Gallagher

(Actress and Singer)

Birthdate: April 26, 1972

Sun Sign: Taurus

Birthplace: Derry, Northern Ireland

Irish singer and actress Bronagh Gallagher has been active in the entertainment industry for over 30 years. Becoming involved in drama and music activities as a teenager, she initially worked as a hairdresser and a singer with a local band before making it big. Her career as an actress eventually took off and she has since appeared in many films.