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Pearse Egan
Pearse Egan is an Irish actor, comedian, and performer who has built a career across theater, film, and television, notably gaining attention for his work in the independent film scene. Born in Dublin and based in London, he studied drama under the Irish Board of Speech & Drama and later refined his skills in improvisation at prestigious schools such as The Groundlings and Second City in Los Angeles. Egan first reached a wide audience through his appearance on the documentary series Long Lost Family, which detailed his personal journey to find his biological father. Professionally, he is recognized for his breakout role as the comedic and heartfelt character "Pinky" in the award-winning rugby drama In From the Side (2022). His filmography also includes the science-fiction film Cyber Bride (2019) and appearances in the BBC series Doctors. In the 2026 psychological horror film Return to Silent Hill, he takes on the significant role of Eddie Dombrowski, a pivotal character from the original video game source material.
