List of irish actors and actresses: 59 Photos
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Talented Irish actresses like Saoirse Ronan, Maureen O'Hara, and Sharon Horgan have captivated global audiences with their versatile performances. Breakout stars like Evanna Lynch have transitioned from beloved characters to nuanced, complex roles in indie films and blockbusters.
Brendan Gleeson. Arguably one of the most famous Irish actors, Brendan Gleeson, born on March 29, 1955 in Dublin, is known for his powerful performances. He's recognised for roles in films such as “In Bruges” (2008), “Calvary” (2014), and the “Harry Potter” series, where he portrayed Alastor 'Mad-Eye' Moody.
Pierce Brosnan - Pierce Brosnan (OBE) is an Irish actor and film producer. He is best known as the fifth actor to play secret agent James Bond in the Bond film series, starring in four films from 1995 to 2002.
Sir Michael John Gambon CBE (/ˈɡæmbɒn/; 19 October 1940 – 27 September 2023) was an Irish-English actor. Gambon started his acting career with Laurence Olivier as one of the original members of the Royal National Theatre. Over his six-decade-long career, he received three Olivier Awards and four BAFTA TV Awards.
Celebrating Famous Irish People: Icons of Ireland
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- Conor McGregor.
- Katie Taylor.
- Pierce Brosnan.
- Sinead O'Connor.
- Colin Farrell.
- Brendan Gleeson.
- Jonathan Rhys-Meyers.