John Lynch (actor) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids John Lynch
Lynch in 2015
Born	Northern Ireland
Alma mater	Royal Central School of Speech and Drama
Occupation	Actor, novelist
Years active	1984–present
Spouse(s)	Mary McGuckian ​ ​ (m. 1997; separated 2008)​
Relatives	Susan Lynch (sister) Leah O'Rourke (niece)

John Lynch is an actor and writer from Ireland. He is known for his roles in many films and TV shows. He won a special award called the AFI (AACTA) Award for Best Actor for his work in the 1995 movie Angel Baby.

You might have seen him in movies like The Secret Garden (1993) or Sliding Doors (1998). He has also been in TV series such as The Fall (2013–2016) and Blue Lights (2023). Besides acting, John Lynch has written two novels, which are longer stories in book form.

John Lynch's Early Life

John Lynch was born in Northern Ireland. His father was Irish, and his mother, Rosina Pavone, was Italian. She came from a town called Trivento in Southern Italy. His parents met in London.

John is the oldest of five children. When he was seven, his family moved to Corrinshego in County Armagh, Northern Ireland. He grew up there and went to St. Colman's College. He started acting in plays at school, especially those in the Irish language. His sister, Susan Lynch, is also an actress.

John Lynch's Acting Career

John Lynch has acted in many films that talk about the history and challenges in Northern Ireland. One of his early roles was in Cal (1984), where he acted alongside Helen Mirren. For this role, he was nominated for an award for new actors.

He also appeared in In the Name of the Father (1993) with Daniel Day-Lewis. In the movie Some Mother's Son (1996), he played Bobby Sands, a famous Irish leader.

Notable Film Roles

John Lynch played Lord Craven in the magical film The Secret Garden (1993). He was also in Sliding Doors (1998), a movie about how small choices can change everything.

In 1995, he starred in the Australian film Angel Baby. His performance in this movie won him the Australian Film Institute award for best actor. He also won an award for his role as the famous football player George Best in the 2000 film Best. John Lynch even helped write and produce this film.

He has continued to act in many different types of movies. These include Black Death (2010) and Private Peaceful (2012).

John Lynch as a Writer

Besides acting, John Lynch is also a novelist. He has written two books. His first book, Torn Water, was published in 2005. His second book, Falling Out of Heaven, came out in 2010.

John Lynch's Personal Life

John Lynch married filmmaker Mary McGuckian in 1997. They met while working on a film together. They separated in 2008.

John Lynch's Filmography

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Awards and Nominations

John Lynch has received several awards and nominations for his acting.