Rory Keenan facts for kids
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Rory Keenan
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| Born | 9 June 1980 Dublin, Ireland
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| Alma mater | Trinity College Dublin |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Spouse(s) | |
| Children | 1 |
Rory Keenan (born on June 9, 1980) is an Irish actor. He is known for his roles in TV shows like Somewhere Boy, The Duchess, Versailles, War & Peace, and Peaky Blinders. He has also appeared in films such as The Guard.
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Rory Keenan's Acting Journey
Rory Keenan has had a busy career in acting, performing in many plays and appearing in popular TV shows and movies. He started acting at a young age in Ireland.
Early Theatre Work
Rory has performed in many plays at the National Theatre in London. He also acted in New York and in London's West End. One of his notable roles was Jamie in Long Day's Journey into Night. He also starred in plays like Saint Joan and Welcome Home Captain Fox! at The Donmar Warehouse.
He performed in plays such as The Kitchen, Damned By Despair, and Liola at The Royal National Theatre. At the Donmar Warehouse, he appeared in Philadelphia, Here I Come! and Dublin Carol.
Leading Roles in Ireland
Rory has played many main characters in Ireland. He worked at The Abbey Theatre from an early age. He also played the main roles in Hamlet and Macbeth. For his role in Macbeth, he won the Best Actor award at the 11th Irish Times Irish Theatre Awards.
Film and Television Appearances
In 2010, Rory Keenan was in a short film called The Crush. This film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film.
On television, he has been seen in several well-known series. These include Channel 4's Somewhere Boy, Netflix's The Duchess, and BBC's Versailles. He also appeared in War & Peace and Peaky Blinders.
Directing His First Film
In 2022, Rory Keenan wrote and directed his first film, Bump. His wife, Gemma Arterton, starred in the movie. Bump was shown at the Cinequest Film & Creativity Festival in San Jose, California, and the Cleveland International Film Festival. Rory was awarded Best Director at the British Short Film Awards 2022.
Rory Keenan's Family Life
Rory Keenan married actress Gemma Arterton in 2019. They welcomed their first child, a son, in December 2022.
Rory Keenan's Works
Television Roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1999 | Aristocrats | George | TV mini series |
| 2001–02 | On Home Ground | Kevin King | 16 episodes |
| 2003 | The Clinic | Michael | 6 episodes |
| 2005 | Showbands | Keith | TV mini series |
| 2011 | Primeval | Michael | 1 episode |
| 2012 | Birdsong | Brennan | TV mini series |
| 2014 | Peaky Blinders | Donal Henry | 3 episodes |
| 2016 | Stan Lee's Lucky Man | Simon | 2 episodes |
| War & Peace | Bilibin | 4 episodes | |
| 2017 | Versailles | Leopold | 8 episodes |
| Come Home | Tomlinson | 2 episodes | |
| 2017–18 | Striking Out | Eric | 10 episodes |
| 2020 | The Duchess | Shep | 6 episodes |
| 2021 | Rules Of The Game | Hugh | 3 episodes |
| 2022 | Somewhere Boy | Steve | 8 episodes |
| 2024 | Blackshore | Garda Cian Furlong | 6 episodes |
Film Roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2002 | Reign of Fire | Devon | |
| 2003 | Intermission | Anthony Lowry | |
| Benedict Arnold: A Question of Honor | Malitiaman | TV movie | |
| 2004 | Ella Enchanted | Otto | |
| 2005 | Showbands | Keith | TV movie |
| Still Life | Man | Short film | |
| 2006 | Pride and Joy | Rory Lawlor | |
| 2009 | One Hundred Mornings | Mark | |
| Zonad | Guy Hendrickson | ||
| 2010 | Windows | Terry | Short film |
| The Crush | Boyfriend | nominated Academy Award Best Live Action Short Film | |
| 2011 | National Theatre Live: The Kitchen | Kevin | |
| The Guard | McBride | ||
| 2012 | Earthbound | Gordon | |
| Keys to the City | Paul | ||
| 2016 | The Young Messiah | Lucifer | |
| Grimsby | James Thurbeck |
Theatre Roles
| Year | Title | Role | Theatre | Notes |
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| 2007 | Don Carlos | Don Carlos | Rough Magic | |
| Saved | Fred | Abbey Theatre | ||
| 2009 | Macbeth | Macbeth | Siren Productions/The Empty Space | Best Actor In Supporting Role, Irish Times Theatre Awards |
| The Last Days of the Celtic Tiger | Ronan | Olympia Theatre | ||
| 2010 | The Big Fellah | Ruairi | Lyric Hammersmith | |
| The Importance of Being Earnest | Jack | Rough Magic/ Gaiety Theatre | ||
| 2011 | The Kitchen | Kevin | Royal National Theatre | |
| Lakeboat/Prairie du Chien | Fred | Arcola Theatre | ||
| 2012 | Damned by Despair | Pedrisco | Royal National Theatre | |
| Philadelphia Here I Come | Gar Private | Donmar Warehouse | ||
| Dublin Carol | Mark | Donmar Warehouse | ||
| 2013 | Liola | Liola | Royal National Theatre | |
| 2015 | Someone Who'll Watch Over Me | Edward | Chichester Festival Theatre | |
| 2016 | Saint Joan | The Inquisitor | Donmar Warehouse | |
| The Seagull | Trigorin | Dublin Theatre Festival | ||
| Welcome Home Captain Fox | Gene | Donmar Warehouse | ||
| 2018 | Long Day's Journey Into Night | James Tyrone Jr. | Wyndham's Theatre / BAM, New York | |
| 2019 | Plenty | Raymond Brock | Chichester Festival Theatre |
