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Devon Murray
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Murray in 2016
Born
Devon Michael Murray

(1988-10-28) 28 October 1988 (age 36)
Celbridge, County Kildare, Ireland
Occupation Actor
Years active 1997–present
Height 5 ft 2.5 in (159 cm)
Partner(s) Shannon McCaffrey Quinn (2018–)
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Devon Michael Murray is an Irish actor. He is most famous for playing Seamus Finnigan in the popular Harry Potter movies. He was born on October 28, 1988.

Early Life and First Roles

Devon Murray was born in County Kildare, Ireland. His parents are Fidelma and Michael Murray. When he was seven years old, his parents enrolled him in the Billie Barry Stage School.

He quickly started his acting career. Within five weeks, he appeared in a television advertisement for Tesco. Just two months later, he acted in his first movie, This Is My Father (1998), alongside actor Aidan Quinn. He then joined the National Performing Arts School. His next big role was in the film Angela's Ashes (1999). He also acted with Jane Seymour in the TV film Yesterday's Children (2000).

Becoming Seamus Finnigan

Devon Murray tried out four times for a part in the Harry Potter movies. He finally got the role of Seamus Finnigan. Seamus is a student at Hogwarts who is known for his spells often going wrong!

Devon played Seamus in all eight Harry Potter films. These movies were made between 2000 and 2010. His character was a loyal friend to Harry Potter and his classmates.

In 2022, many of the Harry Potter cast members reunited for a special show called Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts. However, Devon Murray was not able to attend this reunion.

Personal Life

Devon Murray has been in a relationship with Shannon McCaffrey Quinn since late 2020. They are engaged to be married. The couple welcomed their son in 2021.

Filmography

Devon Murray has appeared in several films and TV shows. Here are some of his roles:

Year Title Role Notes
1998 This Is My Father Christy
1999 Angela's Ashes Middle Malachy
2000 Yesterday's Children Young Geoffrey Sutton TV film
2001 Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone Seamus Finnigan Known as Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone in the US.
2002 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
2004 Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Seamus Finnigan
2005 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
2007 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Seamus Finnigan
2008 Gone Fishing Young Bill Short film
2009 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Seamus Finnigan
2010 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1
2011 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2
2017 Every time you need me Simonna Music video
2018 Damo & Ivor: The Movie Bosco

See also

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