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Devon Murray
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Murray in 2016
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Devon Michael Murray
28 October 1988 Celbridge, County Kildare, Ireland
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Height | 5 ft 2.5 in (159 cm) |
| Partner(s) | Shannon McCaffrey Quinn (2018–) |
| Children | 1 |
Devon Michael Murray (born 28 October 1988) is an Irish actor, best known for playing Seamus Finnigan in the Harry Potter film series.
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Early life
Devon Michael Murray was born on 28 October 1988 in County Kildare, Ireland, to Fidelma and Michael Murray.
Career
When he was seven, his parents sent him to the Billie Barry Stage School and within five weeks he landed a Tesco television ad. Within two months he was in his first film, acting alongside Aidan Quinn in This Is My Father (1998). He then joined the National Performing Arts School and had his breakthrough role in Angela's Ashes (1999). He also acted alongside Jane Seymour in Yesterday's Children (2000).
Murray auditioned four times before landing the role of Seamus Finnigan in the Harry Potter film series. He played the character in all eight movies, the production of which spanned from 2000 to 2010.
Unlike other cast members, Murray was absent from the Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts reunion, which released in 2022.
Personal life
Murray has been in a relationship with Shannon McCaffrey Quinn since late 2020. The couple have a son, Cooper Devon Murray, born on 2 January 2021. They are engaged.
Murray struggled with depression for 10 years.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 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 | Released as Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone in the US. |
| 2002 | Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets | ||
| Kelly | Himself | TV series | |
| 2003 | Interviews with Students | Video documentary short | |
| 2004 | Head to Shrunken Head | Video documentary short | |
| Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban | Seamus Finnigan | ||
| 2005 | Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire | ||
| 2006 | Reflections on the Fourth Film | Himself | Video documentary short |
| 2007 | Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix | Seamus Finnigan | |
| 2008 | Gone Fishing | Young Bill | Short film |
| The Podge and Rodge Show | Himself | TV series episode #4.8 | |
| The 9th Meteor Ireland Music Awards | Presenter | ||
| 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
In Spanish: Devon Murray para niños
