Rúaidhrí Conroy facts for kids
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Rúaidhrí Conroy
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| Born | 30 November 1979 Dublin, Ireland
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1990–present |
Rúaidhrí Conroy (born November 30, 1979, in Dublin, Ireland) is a talented Irish actor. His father, Brendan Conroy, is also an actor. Rúaidhrí started acting at a young age and quickly became known for his roles in movies and plays.
One of his first big roles was as Tito in the 1992 film Into the West. For this role, he won a special award called the Young Artist Award. This award was for outstanding young actors in a family foreign film.
In 1998, Rúaidhrí received another important award, the Theatre World Award. He earned this for his amazing performance in Martin McDonagh's play, The Cripple of Inishmaan.
Rúaidhrí also appeared in another work by Martin McDonagh, a short film called Six Shooter. This film won an Academy Award for Live Action Short Film in 2006. Rúaidhrí was invited to the big Academy Awards ceremony, but he could not go. He had a problem with his passport when he arrived, so he had to return home.
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Rúaidhrí Conroy's Film Roles
Rúaidhrí Conroy has acted in many films throughout his career. Here are some of the movies he has been a part of:
Movies Rúaidhrí Conroy Appeared In
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1990 | Fools of Fortune | Little Edy | |
| 1991 | Hear My Song | Grandson Ryan | |
| 1992 | Into the West | Tito | |
| 1994 | Moondance | Dominic | |
| 1995 | Clockwork Mice | Conrad | |
| 1995 | Nothing Personal | Tommy | |
| 1996 | The Van | Kevin | |
| 1997 | The Serpent's Kiss | Physician's Assistant | |
| 2000 | When the Sky Falls | Jamie Thornton | |
| 2002 | Hart's War | Cpl. D.F. Lisko | |
| 2002 | Deathwatch | Pvt. Colin Chevasse | |
| 2004 | Six Shooter | Kid | Short film |
| 2009 | Swansong: Story of Occi Byrne | Ned Foley | |
| 2017 | Pilgrimage | Brother Rua | |
| 2019 | The Professor and the Madman | Declan Reilly |
Rúaidhrí Conroy's Television Appearances
Besides movies, Rúaidhrí Conroy has also acted in several television shows and TV films.
TV Shows and Films with Rúaidhrí Conroy
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1996 | Kavanagh QC | Paul Warwick | Episode: "A Sense of Loss" |
| 2006 | Stardust | Jimmy | Appeared in 2 episodes |
| 2007 | My Boy Jack | McHugh | Television film |
| 2008 | Raw | Johnny | Appeared in 2 episodes |
| 2010 | Jack Taylor | Mikey | Episode: "Shot Down" |
| 2011 | Garrow's Law | Ciaran Quinn | Episode #3.2 |
| 2012 | Treasure Island | John Hunter | Television film |
| 2016 | Trial of the Century | Private Daniel Bailey | Episode: "The Prosecution of Patrick H. Pearse" |
| 2018 | Taken Down | Cossie | Episode: "Episode 4" |
Rúaidhrí Conroy's Theatre Work
Rúaidhrí Conroy has also performed in many plays on stage. Here are some of his notable theatre roles:
- 1998 – He played Billy (the main character) in The Cripple of Inishmaan at the Public Theater in New York.
- 1997 – He also played Billy (the main character) in The Cripple of Inishmaan at the Royal National Theatre.
- 1999 – He was the lead actor in The Country Boy during an Irish tour with the Druid Theatre Company.
- 2000 – He played Ray in The Beauty Queen of Leenane with the DRUID Theatre Company at the Gaiety Theatre.
- 2004 – He played "Public" Gar in Philadelphia, Here I Come! for the ART NI production.
Awards and Recognitions
Rúaidhrí Conroy has received special awards for his acting talent:
- 1993 – He won a Young Artist Award for being an Outstanding Youth Actor in a Family Foreign Film.
- 1998 – He received a Theatre World Award for his stage performance.
