Irish actors born in 1981
Here are 5 famous actors from Republic of Ireland were born in 1981:
Jonas Armstrong
Jonas Armstrong (January 1, 1981 Dublin-) a.k.a. Monas or William Jonas Armstrong is an Irish actor.
He is best known for his role as Robin Hood in the BBC TV series "Robin Hood". Armstrong began his acting career on the stage in the UK, and eventually transitioned to screen work. In addition to "Robin Hood," he has appeared in several other popular TV shows and movies, including "Edge of Tomorrow" and "Ripper Street". Armstrong is also a trained martial artist, and has incorporated his skills into some of his on-screen roles. Outside of acting, he is a passionate supporter of animal welfare causes and has worked with several animal rights organizations.
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Mike Finn
Mike Finn (May 18, 1981 Tralee-) is an Irish actor and playwright.
He is best known for his work in the theater, having written and directed several successful plays in Ireland. Finn grew up in Tralee, County Kerry and attended the National University of Ireland, Galway where he studied theater and English literature.
After graduating, Finn began working as an actor and writer, and quickly gained recognition for his talent. He has won several awards for his plays, including the Stewart Parker Trust New Playwright Bursary and the Irish Times Theatre Award for Best New Play.
In addition to his work in the theater, Finn has also appeared in several television shows and films. He had a recurring role in the popular Irish TV drama Love/Hate and has also appeared in the films Cardboard Gangsters and The Young Offenders.
Finn continues to be a significant figure in the Irish theater scene and is known for his ability to write insightful and thought-provoking plays that explore issues faced by modern Irish society.
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David Cormican
David Cormican (December 22, 1981 Lethbridge-) also known as David Noel Cormican is an Irish film producer and actor.
He is the co-founder of the film and television production company "Don Carmody Television" and has produced several successful projects including the television series "Between" and the film "Tokyo Trial". Cormican has also acted in various movies and television shows, including "Nikita" and "Republic of Doyle". He studied at the University of Lethbridge and later pursued his passion for film at the Vancouver Film School. Cormican is recognized for his outstanding work in the entertainment industry and has been nominated for several awards.
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Colin O'Donoghue
Colin O'Donoghue (January 26, 1981 Drogheda-) is an Irish actor, musician and guitarist.
He is best known for his role as Captain Hook/Killian Jones on the hit TV show "Once Upon a Time". O'Donoghue graduated from the Gaiety School of Acting in Dublin and began his career on stage before transitioning to film and television. Prior to his acting career, he worked as a bartender and a carpenter. In addition to his acting pursuits, O'Donoghue is also a talented musician who has played guitar in several bands. He is married to Helen O'Donoghue and the couple has two children.
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Allen Leech
Allen Leech (May 18, 1981 Killiney-) also known as Alan Leech is an Irish actor.
After graduating from Trinity College Dublin, where he studied drama and theater, Leech began his acting career in the early 2000s. He appeared in various stage productions before landing his breakthrough role in the HBO miniseries "Rome" in 2005.
Leech is best known for his role as Tom Branson in the hit British period drama "Downton Abbey" from 2010 to 2015. He also appeared in series such as "The Tudors," "Black Mirror" and "Bohemian Rhapsody." In addition to his television and film work, Leech has also had success on the stage, including a notable performance in "The Goat, or Who Is Sylvia?" at the Theatre Royal Haymarket in London.
Off-screen, Leech is involved in various charitable causes, including the Irish Hospice Foundation and Breast Cancer Ireland. He married his long-term girlfriend, actress Jessica Blair Herman, in January 2019.
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