Brían F. O'Byrne
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  • Born:
    • Birthday: 1967-05-16
    • Born Place: Mullagh, County Cavan, Ireland
  • Also Known As:

    Brían Flynn O'Byrne, Brian O'Byrne, Brían O'Byrne

Brían F. O'Byrne

Brían F. O'Byrne is an acclaimed Irish actor, born on May 16, 1967, in Mullagh, County Cavan, Ireland, who has built a distinguished career spanning theatre, film, and television, often tackling complex and dramatic roles. After training at the Samuel Beckett Centre at Trinity College Dublin, he moved to New York and quickly became a highly decorated stage performer. He is a five-time Tony Award nominee and a Tony Award winner for his chilling performance as a sympathetic serial killer in the 2004 play Frozen. On television, he is a BAFTA TV Award winner for Best Supporting Actor for the drama series Little Boy Blue (2017) and an Emmy Award nominee for his role in the HBO miniseries Mildred Pierce (2011). His notable film credits include playing Father Horvak in the Oscar-winning film Million Dollar Baby (2004), as well as roles in Before the Devil Knows You're Dead (2007) and the recent award-winning film Conclave (2024). O'Byrne is known for his compelling presence and versatility in portraying both villainous and profoundly human characters.

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