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Darragh Mortell
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Directing on set of BBC2 comedy Halfway
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Darragh Desmond Mortell
23 June 1989 |
| Occupation | Actor, writer, director |
| Years active | 2003–present |
Darragh Desmond Mortell, born on June 23, 1989, is a talented Welsh actor, writer, and director. He works in television, radio, and film. Darragh started his career in shows made for children.
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Darragh's Journey in Entertainment
Darragh Mortell began his career acting in popular children's TV shows. He later moved into writing and directing his own films and radio plays. He has won awards for his creative work.
Early Acting Roles
Darragh became known for his roles in children's television. He appeared in shows like Diddy Movies and Dani's House. He also starred in Diddy TV. One of his most famous roles was in The Story of Tracy Beaker.
He also acted in other TV dramas. Darragh was a guest star in the final episodes of The Bill. He also appeared in the interactive drama Dubplate Drama. Other shows he acted in include DCI Banks and Hollyoaks Later.
Directing and Writing Films
Darragh Mortell also writes and directs movies. His first short film was called Peep Dish, released in 2015. This film won an award for Best Experimental Short Film. It received this prize at the London Independent Film Festival.
His second short film was Donald Mohammed Trump. This film starred actors Asim Chaudhry and Holli Dempsey. It was praised around the world. The film was even shown at the BFI Southbank in London.
Radio Plays and Awards
In 2020, Darragh won a big award for his radio play. He received 'Best European Fiction' at the Prix Europa Awards. This award was for his play I am Kanye West. It was broadcast on BBC Radio Wales and BBC Radio 4. The play explores ideas about who we are and how we see famous people.
In the same year, Darragh worked on a feature film. He was the Second Unit Director for The Fantastic Flitcrofts. This movie starred the famous actor Mark Rylance. The film was released in 2021.
Darragh's Background and Inspiration
Darragh Mortell is proud of his Welsh background. He also has family from Ireland and Zimbabwe. He often finds ideas for his stories from feeling like he belongs to different cultures. He is represented by Curtis Brown, a talent agency in London.
