Denis Conway (actor)
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Denis Conway | |
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| Born | Denis Conway 21 September 1960 |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Occupation |
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| Years active | 1994–present |
| Spouse |
Elaine Sisson (m. 1997) |
| Children | 2 |
Denis Conway (born 21 Sep 1960) is an Irish actor. He is known for his roles in the films Michael Collins (1996), Alexander (2004) and more recently as Brendan Close in Aisha (2022) Denis was the Artistic Director of Ouroboros Theatre Company for 10 years. He is also a member of the board of the Brian Friel Trust.[2]
Awards
In 2014 he won the Best Actor Award at the Irish Theatre Awards for his portrayal of "Irish Man" in Gate Theatre's production of Tom Murphy's The Gigli Concert.
In 2010 he won the Best Actor Award Irish Theatre Awards for his portrayal of "Richard III" in Shakespeare's play of the same name. [3]
In 2008 he was nominated for the Best Actor in Lead Role in Television for his work on the Running Mate[4]
Filmography
Selected Theatre
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lieutenant of Inishmore | West End | ||
| The Gigli Concert | Gate Theatre | ||
| Glengarry Glen Ross | ATG Tour |
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Michael Collins | Republican #1 | |
| 1997 | I Went Down | Garda | |
| 1999 | Making Ends Meet | Seán - Detective | |
| 2002 | Reign of Fire | Mole #2 | |
| 2003 | Intermission | Detective #2 | |
| 2004 | Alexander | Nearchus | |
| 2005 | Boy Eats Girl | Craig | |
| 2006 | The Wind that Shakes the Barley | Priest | |
| 2006 | The Tiger's Tail | Bertie Brennan | |
| 2007 | Garage | Garda Michael | |
| 2009 | Zonad | Doctor Glonad | |
| 2015 | Brooklyn | Mr. Brown | |
| 2015 | The Truth Commissioner | Alec Reid | |
| 2019 | End of Sentence | Father Tobin | |
| 2019 | Sweetness in the Belly | Office Capps | |
| 2022 | Aisha | Brendan Close |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | The Governor | Coach Driver | |
| 2000 | Casualty | Geoff Peake | |
| 2000 | Yesterday's Children | Father Kelly | TV Movie |
| 2000 | Trí Scéal | Seamus | TV Series |
| 2001 | Rebel Heart | O'Driscoll | TV Series |
| 2002 | On Home Ground | Paul Crowley | TV Series |
| 2003 | Bachelors Walk | Gary | TV Series |
| 2003 | The Return | David Hunt | TV Movie |
| 2004 | The Clinic | Liam Quinn | TV Series |
| 2005 | Showbands | Alan Rendell | TV Movie |
| 2006 | Hide & Seek | Mickey Kelly | TV Series |
| 2006 | Showbands II | Alan Rendell | TV Movie |
| 2007 | The Running Mate | Vincent Flynn | TV Mini Series |
| 2010 | Single Handed | Inspector O'Kane | TV Mini Series |
| 2013 | Scúp | Diarmuid | TV Mini Series |
| 2017 | Fair City | Robbie Cusack | TV Series |
| 2018 | The Bailout | Brian Cowen | TV Mini Series |