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Gabriel Byrne Biography

Birth Name:Gabriel James Byrne

Birth Place:Dublin, Ireland

Profession Actor, Producer, Writer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

Was the first person to win the Volta Award for Lifetime Achievement in Acting at the Dublin International Film Festival in 2007
Began acting later in life, working as an archaeologist, cook, bullfighter and Spanish schoolteacher in his early years
Has worked extensively in Hollywood as well as abroad, appearing in many international films
Is known as a reliable actor, whether he is in a leading or supporting role
Studied for four years to become a Catholic priest, but was expelled from his seminary at the age of 16 when he was caught smoking
Played football with the Stella Maris Football Club in Drumcondra, Dublin

Awards

1987International Fantasy Film Award-Best Actor: winner
1995ACCA-Best Cast Ensemble: winner
1995NBR Award-Best Acting by an Ensemble: winner
1998Golden Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2000Blockbuster Entertainment Award-Favorite Actor - Horror: nominated
2000Razzie Award-Worst Supporting Actor: nominated
2005IFTA Award-Best Actor in a Feature Film: nominated
2006AFI Award-Best Lead Actor: nominated
2006IF Award-Best Actor: nominated
2007Movies for Grownups Award-Best Actor: nominated
2008Evening Standard British Film Award-Best Actor: nominated
2008IFTA Award-Best Actor in a Lead Role in a Feature Film: nominated
2008Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2008Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Series, Drama: nominated
2009Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama: winner
2009INOCA TV-Best Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2009OFTA Television Award-Best Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2009Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2009Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Series, Drama: nominated
2010IFTA Award-Best Actor in a Lead Role in Television: nominated
2013IFTA Award-Best Actor TV: nominated
2016Amanda-Best Supporting Actor (Årets mannlige birolle): nominated
2017Judges Award-Best Actor: winner
2018The BAM Award-Best Cast: nominated
2021BUEIFF Award-Best Actor: winner
2021IFTA Award-Best Actor in a Lead Role - Film: winner
2021Jury Award-Best Actor: winner