Stephen Hogan facts for kids

Stephen Hogan is an actor and audiobook narrator from Ireland. He is known for his roles in films, TV shows, and for narrating many audiobooks.

About Stephen Hogan

Stephen Hogan was born in August 1965 in Dublin, Ireland. His father, Brian Hogan, was a well-known architect in Dublin. Stephen first studied architecture at Edinburgh University. However, he soon realized he wanted to be an actor.

He then received a scholarship to study at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in Glasgow. While studying drama, he also worked part-time in an architect's office.

After finishing drama school in 1992, Stephen got a role in the Scottish TV show Take the High Road. He played a character named Nick Stapleton. After this, he moved to London but often returns to Ireland for work and visits.

Stephen's uncle, Paul Hogan, was involved in a famous event in 1956. A painting called Summer's Day was taken from the Tate Gallery. Stephen later played his uncle in a radio play about this event in 2005. He is also helping to create a film based on the story.

During the Covid-19 pandemic, Stephen set up a recording studio at home. This allowed him to record audiobooks like City in Flames. He even voiced the character Kurtz from the novel Heart of Darkness for a BBC4 show from his home.

You might also see Stephen Hogan in the Netflix series Vikings: Valhalla. He plays the character of Ealdorman Sigeferth of Wessex.

Stephen Hogan's Work

Films

Stephen Hogan has appeared in many films. He played a big role as Sky Marshall Omar Anoke in the science-fiction movie Starship Troopers 3: Marauder. He also played the main character, Adam Smith, in the drama Kingdom of Dust: Beheading of Adam Smith.

Television Shows

Stephen Hogan has also appeared in many television series, including long-running shows and mini-series.

Radio and Audiobooks

Stephen Hogan is also a talented audiobook narrator. He has recorded many audiobooks for Penguin Random House. Some of his narrated books have won awards, like The Secret Place and The Heart's Invisible Furies.

Theatre and Musicals

Stephen Hogan has performed in many plays and musicals in the UK and Ireland.