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Stephen Rea

Birth Name:
Graham Rea
Birth Place:
Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Profession
Actor, Writer, Soundtrack
Stephen Rea

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: "My ambition is to be a luddite․"
  • 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․"
  • 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 ActorWinner
  • 1995Best ActorWinner
  • 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
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