Age, Biography and Wiki
Who is it? | Actor |
Birth Day | May 16, 1967 |
Birth Place | Mullagh, County Cavan, Ireland, Ireland |
Age | 56 YEARS OLD |
Birth Sign | Gemini |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1996–present |
Spouse(s) | Heather Goldenhersh |
Children | 2 daughters |
Net worth: $18 Million (2024)
Brían F. O'Byrne, a renowned Irish actor, has amassed considerable success throughout his career, with his net worth soaring to an estimated $18 million by 2024. Recognized for his exceptional talent, O'Byrne has captivated audiences worldwide with his impressive performances. Known for his versatility and ability to immerse himself in diverse roles, he has showcased his acting prowess across film, television, and theater. O'Byrne's numerous accolades and critically acclaimed performances have solidified his status as one of Ireland's most respected actors, and his growing net worth is a testament to his remarkable talent and enduring popularity.
Biography/Timeline
O'Byrne was born in Mullagh, a village in the south-east of County Cavan, on 16 May 1967. He attended the Samuel Beckett Centre at Trinity College (T.C.D.) in Dublin. He moved to New York City in 1990, and was cast in the Irish Repertory Theatre production of Philadelphia, Here I Come!
O'Byrne first attracted notice for his performances in the Martin McDonagh plays The Beauty Queen of Leenane (1996) as Pato Dooley (for which he received a Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actor in a Play) and The Lonesome West (1997). He is known for taking on serious and dramatic roles, such as a serial killer in Frozen (1998) (for which he won a Tony Award) and a priest accused of child molestation in Doubt: A Parable (2004), for which he received a Tony Award nomination. O'Byrne also appeared as a priest in the 2004 film Million Dollar Baby. In May 2007, O'Byrne was nominated for a Tony Award for his performance as Alexander Herzen in Tom Stoppard's 2002 trilogy The Coast of Utopia. He appeared in the play by John Patrick Shanley Outside Mullingar on Broadway in 2014, and received a nomination for the 2014 Outer Critics Circle Award, Outstanding Actor In A Play.
In 2011, O'Byrne was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or Movie for his performance in Mildred Pierce as Bert Pierce. O'Byrne was featured in the 2009–2010 ABC series FlashForward, in which he played Aaron Stark. The show was not renewed. FlashForward began airing in Ireland on January 4, 2010.
In 2012, O'Byrne was cast in the ABC drama pilot Gilded Lilys created and produced by Shonda Rhimes.
In 2017, O'Byrne appeared in Little Boy Blue as Steve Jones, the father of Rhys Jones who was murdered by gang members in 2007.