Denis Conway (actor) facts for kids

Denis Conway is a talented Irish actor. He was born on September 21, 1960. You might have seen him in popular movies like Michael Collins (1996) or Alexander (2004). More recently, he played Brendan Close in the film Aisha (2022).

Besides acting, Denis Conway has also worked behind the scenes. For ten years, he was the artistic director of the Ouroboros Theatre Company. This means he helped guide the creative vision for the theater group. He is also a member of the board for the Brian Friel Trust, which supports the arts. Denis is an Irish speaker and has even presented documentaries for the Irish TV channel TG4, such as Hollywood in Éirinn.

Denis Conway's Acting Awards

Recognized for Great Performances

Denis Conway has won and been nominated for several awards for his acting.

• In 2008, he was nominated for "Best Actor in a Lead Role in Television". This nomination was at the 5th Irish Film & Television Awards for his work on the TV show The Running Mate.
• In 2010, he won an Irish Theatre Award in the "best actor" category. He earned this for his amazing performance as the main character in Shakespeare's play Richard III. This play was produced by the Ouroboros Theatre Company.
• In 2013, he was nominated again, this time for "best supporting actor". This was for his role as "Mitch" in the play A Streetcar Named Desire.
• He won the "best actor" award for a second time in 2015. This win was for his role as "Irish Man" in the Gate Theatre's production of Tom Murphy's play The Gigli Concert.

Denis Conway's Acting Roles

On Stage, Film, and Television

Denis Conway has appeared in many different productions. He has acted in plays, movies, and TV shows.

Stage Performances

Here are some of the plays Denis Conway has been in:

Film Roles

Here are some of the movies Denis Conway has acted in:

Television Appearances

Here are some of the TV shows and movies Denis Conway has been in: