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Stephen Rea Biography

Birth Name:Graham Rea

Birth Place:Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Profession Actor, Writer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Best known for appearing in "V for Vendetta," "Michael Collins" and "Interview with the Vampire․"
  • Received a Tony Award for Best Actor nomination in 1993 for Frank McGuinness' "Someone Who'll Watch Over Me․"
  • Graduated from Queen's University of Belfast
  • Started his career in theatre, working with the Abbey Theatre in Dublin
  • Quote: "Why did I choose to become an actor? I don't know why - it chooses you, doesn't it? I suppose some people don't ever give up their childish exhibitionism․"
  • Quote: "My ambition is to be a luddite․"
  • Founded a theatre company, Field Day, in 1980
  • Has frequently collaborated with film director Neil Jordan

Awards

  • 1993Oscar-Best Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
  • 1993BAFTA Film Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 1993David-Best Foreign Actor (Migliore Attore Straniero): nominated
  • 1993NSFC Award-Best Actor: winner
  • 1994NBR Award-Best Acting by an Ensemble: winner
  • 1995Best Actor-: winner
  • 1995Best Actor-: winner
  • 1997Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
  • 1998BSFC Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
  • 2002Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Performer in a Children's Special: nominated
  • 2004IFTA Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2007IFTA Award-Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Feature Film: nominated
  • 2010IFTA Award-Best Actor in a Supporting Role in Television: winner
  • 2010IFTA Award-Best Actor in a Lead Role in a Film: nominated
  • 2012BAFTA TV Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
  • 2013Felix-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2015BAFTA TV Award-Best Supporting Actor: winner
  • 2015IFTA Award-Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Drama: winner
  • 2015Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
  • 2016IFTA Award-Best Actor in a Lead Role in Drama: nominated
  • 2016IFTA Award-Best Actor in a Supporting Role in Drama: nominated
  • 2020IFTA Award-Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Film: nominated
  • 2023IFTA Award-Best Actor in a Lead Role - Drama: winner