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Gabriel Byrne

Birth Name:
Gabriel James Byrne
Birth Place:
Dublin, Ireland
Profession
Actor, Producer, Writer, Soundtrack
Gabriel Byrne

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
  • Played football with the Stella Maris Football Club in Drumcondra, Dublin
  • 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

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
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