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Donal Finn
Dónal Finn
Dónal Finn is a rising Irish actor, born on August 31, 1995, in Dromina, County Cork, Ireland, where he was raised as one of eight children in a farming family. His early exposure to local plays and musicals sparked his passion for acting, leading him to pursue formal training. He was accepted into the prestigious London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) with a three-year scholarship through the Overstall Charitable Trust, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in acting in 2018.Since his graduation, Finn has quickly made a name for himself across theatre, television, and film. On stage, he originated the role of Orpheus in the West End production of the critically acclaimed musical Hadestown in February 2024, earning significant praise for his performance. His other notable theatre credits include Sing Street in Boston and Albion at the Almeida Theatre.Finn gained widespread recognition for his television roles, particularly as Mat Cauthon in the second and third seasons of the Amazon Prime Video fantasy series The Wheel of Time, a role he took over from Barney Harris. He has also appeared in other popular series such as Netflix's The Witcher (as Nettly), Cursed (as Kurt), and the BBC action drama SAS: Rogue Heroes (as Eoin McGonigal). Looking ahead, he is set to star as the iconic villain James Moriarty alongside Hero Fiennes Tiffin's Sherlock Holmes in Guy Ritchie's upcoming Amazon Prime series Young Sherlock.In film, Dónal Finn has featured in Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore (as Albert), How to Build a Girl, and is slated to appear in the upcoming film Four Letters of Love (2025). Recognized as an "Irish Screen Star of Tomorrow" in 2023, Finn is praised for his thoughtful approach to his craft and his versatile performances.
