Emmett J. Scanlan facts for kids
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Emmett J. Scanlan
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Scanlan in 2011
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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 (born 31 January 1979) is a talented actor from Ireland. Many people know him for his role as Brendan Brady in the TV show Hollyoaks.
Emmett has also appeared in several other popular TV series. These include the BBC drama The Fall and the hit show Peaky Blinders. He also played a main character, Jimmy Kinsella, in the Irish drama Kin. Besides TV, he has acted in movies like Guardians of the Galaxy.
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About Emmett Scanlan
Emmett Scanlan was born in Finglas, Dublin, Ireland. He started his acting career in 2004 and has been busy ever since. He is known for playing many different types of characters.
Family Life
Emmett Scanlan is married to actress Claire Cooper. They got married on 31 December 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 from a previous relationship, who was born in 2002.
Interests and Hobbies
Emmett is a vegan, which means he chooses not to eat animal products. He also supports PETA, an organization that works for animal rights. When it comes to sports, Emmett is a big fan of the football team Manchester United.
Emmett Scanlan's Acting Career
Emmett Scanlan has been in many films and television shows. He has played a wide range of characters, from serious roles to more lighthearted ones.
Key TV Roles
Emmett became very well-known for playing Brendan Brady in the soap opera Hollyoaks from 2010 to 2013. This role earned him several awards.
He also had important roles in:
- The Fall: A BBC drama where he played D.C. Glenn Martin.
- In the Flesh: A BBC Three series.
- Constantine: Where he played Jim Corrigan.
- Peaky Blinders: He appeared in the fifth and sixth seasons as Billy Grade.
- Kin: A popular RTÉ drama where he plays Jimmy Kinsella.
- Fool Me Once: A main role as Shane Tessier.
Film Appearances
Emmett has also acted in several movies. Some of his notable film roles include:
- Guardians of the Galaxy (2014): He played a Head Riot Guard.
- Breakdown (2016): Where he starred as Connor Moran.
- Argylle (2024): He appeared as a Handsome man.
Awards and Recognition
Emmett Scanlan has won several awards for his acting, especially for his role in Hollyoaks.
- In 2011, he won the British Soap Award for Best Newcomer for his role as Brendan Brady in Hollyoaks.
- He also won Villain of the Year at the Finglas Soap Awards in 2011.
- In 2012, he won Best Actor and Best Bad Boy at the Inside Soap Awards for his work in Hollyoaks.
- In 2013, he won the British Soap Award for Best Onscreen Partnership with Kieron Richardson (who played Ste Hay) for their characters in Hollyoaks.
These awards show how much his acting has been appreciated by fans and critics alike.
See also
In Spanish: Emmett J. Scanlan para niños
