Emmett J. Scanlan facts for kids
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Emmett J. Scanlan
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Scanlan Soccer Aid for UNICEF 2024
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Emmett John Scanlan
31 January 1979 Finglas, Dublin, Ireland
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2004–present |
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Claire Cooper
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| Children | 3 |
Emmett John Scanlan is an Irish actor. He is well-known for playing characters who are a bit rebellious or "bad boys." He has been in many popular TV shows and movies. Some of his famous roles include Brendan Brady in Hollyoaks, Billy Grade in Peaky Blinders, and Jimmy Kinsella in Kin. He also appeared in the movie Guardians of the Galaxy.
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Early Life and Beginnings
Emmett John Scanlan was born on January 31, 1979. He grew up in Dublin, Ireland.
Acting Career Highlights
Emmett Scanlan has had a busy acting career since 2004. He has taken on many different types of roles.
Becoming a Soap Star
From 2011 to 2013, Emmett played the character of Brendan Brady in the TV show Hollyoaks. His role as a "bad boy" who was also a bit charming made him very popular. He won several awards for this role, including Best Newcomer at the British Soap Awards.
Thrilling TV Roles
Emmett has also starred in several exciting TV dramas.
- He appeared with Gillian Anderson in the BBC Two show The Fall from 2013 to 2016.
- From 2019 to 2022, he was in the hit series Peaky Blinders. He played Billy Grade alongside actor Cillian Murphy.
- In 2021, he played Inspector Kieran Shaw in the ITV series The Tower.
- He joined the cast of Kin in 2021 as Jimmy Kinsella. This show is about a family involved in crime.
- In 2024, he starred in the Netflix series Fool Me Once with Michelle Keegan.
Big Screen Appearances
Emmett has also worked on several movies.
- In 2014, he had a role in the Marvel movie Guardians of the Galaxy.
- He also appeared in the film Breakdown in 2016.
- Looking ahead to 2025, he is set to appear in the British gangster series MobLand.
Personal Life
Emmett Scanlan is married to actress Claire Cooper. They got married on December 31, 2015, in New York City. They have two children together: a son named Ocean, born in 2020, and a daughter, born in 2022. Emmett also has an older daughter named Kayla, who was born in 2002, from a previous relationship.
Emmett is a vegan, which means he does not eat meat or animal products. He also supports PETA, an organization that works for animal rights. He is a big fan of the football team Manchester United.
Awards and Recognitions
Emmett Scanlan has received many awards and nominations for his acting.
Awards for Hollyoaks
His role as Brendan Brady in Hollyoaks brought him a lot of recognition:
- In 2011, he won Villain of the Year at the Finglas Soap Awards.
- He also won Best Newcomer at the British Soap Awards in 2011.
- In 2012, he won Best Actor and Best Bad Boy at the Inside Soap Awards.
- He won Best Onscreen Partnership with Kieron Richardson at the British Soap Awards in 2013.
Other Acting Awards
- In 2011, Emmett won Best Actor at the Melbourne Underground Film Festival for his role in the movie Charlie Casanova.
Images for kids
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Emmett J. Scanlan in 2011
See also
In Spanish: Emmett J. Scanlan para niños
