Mini Biography
Born: 21 February 1984 , Johnstownbridge, County Kildare.
Damien Molony, an Irish actor, was born in Johnstownbridge, County Kildare, Ireland. He spent his formative years in this small village, where he developed an early interest in the arts. Molony attended Clongowes Wood College in Clane, Kildare, before pursuing higher education at Trinity College Dublin. At Trinity, he earned … Read the rest
Born: December 1989, Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland.
Jessie Buckley is the eldest of five children, she grew up surrounded by music, nurtured by her mother, a vocal coach. This artistic upbringing instilled a love for singing in Buckley, who not only excelled vocally but also surprised audiences by tackling male roles in school productions like Tony from West … Read the rest
Born: October 21, 1976, Dublin, Ireland.
Andrew Scott is an Irish actor who has carved a unique path across film, television and theatre. His talent has been recognised with numerous accolades, including a BAFTA Award and two Laurence Olivier Awards.
Andrew Scott’s artistic inclinations emerged early. Raised Catholic, he attended a Jesuit school while concurrently attending a weekend … Read the rest
Born: 24 October 1971, Churchtown, Dublin, Ireland.
Dervla Kirwan, youngest of three daughters, was raised by an insurance broker father and a language teacher mother. Loreto Beaufort, a Catholic school, witnessed her early talents, but her burgeoning acting career led to her departure at 16. Completing her education at Sandymount High School, Kirwan’s dedication to her craft was … Read the rest
Born: 16 May 1953, Drogheda, County Louth, Ireland.
Pierce Brosnan lived a childhood marked by change. His father left the family soon after his birth and his mother emigrated to England for work when he was four. Raised by his grandparents in Ireland, Brosnan developed a deep connection to his homeland. This bicultural upbringing would later lend authenticity … Read the rest
Born: 1 October 1930, Limerick, Ireland.
Richard Harris was an Irish force of nature on both stage and screen. His early life in Limerick, Ireland, was steeped in athletics. A talented rugby player, his dreams were shattered by a bout of tuberculosis in his teens. This forced a change of course, leading him to the world of … Read the rest
Born: 16 April 1918, Ahmednagar, British India.
Terence Alan Milligan, better known by his stage name Spike Milligan, was a whirlwind of comedic energy. Born in British India, his early life was a mix of military life, fuelled by his father’s service and a nomadic existence across India and Burma. This travelling upbringing likely influenced his later … Read the rest
Born: 12 May 1983, Dublin, Ireland.
Domhnall Gleeson is the eldest son of renowned actor Brendan Gleeson, he was surrounded by the world of performance from a young age. While his father’s career flourished, the young Gleeson honed his own talents on stage at Malahide Community School, tackling roles in classics like “Grease” and “King Lear.”
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Born: 29 March 1955, Dublin, Ireland.
Brendan Gleeson grew up in a family of ten children and developed a passion for acting from a young age. His father, Frank Gleeson, was a Gaelic footballer and served as a lobbying officer with the Gaelic Athletic Association. Brendan’s early exposure to the world of performance came through his parents, who … Read the rest
Born: 31 January 1993, Dublin, Ireland.
Growing up, Louisa Harland had a keen interest in performing arts and decided to pursue her passion by enrolling in drama school after completing her high school education. She participated in the Ann Kavanagh Youth Theatre in Rathfarnham and received training at the Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts in London.
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