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- Birthday: 1991-07-09
- Born Place: Howth, County Dublin, Ireland
Ruairí O'Connor
Ruairí O’Connor (born July 9, 1991, in Howth, County Dublin, Ireland) is an Irish actor noted for his versatility across stage, film, and television. He trained at the prestigious Lir Academy at Trinity College Dublin and graduated in 2015 . O’Connor began his screen career in the 2012 Irish drama What Richard Did, and later earned attention for his role as the school bully in the coming‑of‑age film Handsome Devil (2016). He gained international recognition playing the future King Henry VIII in the Starz miniseries The Spanish Princess (2019–2020), a performance praised for its depth and charisma. In 2021, he portrayed Arne Cheyenne Johnson, the infamous “demon-possessed” murder defendant, in The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It. Beyond horror and historical drama, O’Connor has showcased his range in films like Teen Spirit (2018) and The Postcard Killings (2020), and has appeared in series including The Morning Show. Known for his chameleon-like ability to adapt accents and embody complex characters, he continues to work across film, television, and stage, splitting his time between Dublin, London, and Los Angeles . Most recently, he has been cast to portray rock-and-roll icon Buddy Holly in the upcoming biopic Clear Lake, signaling a new musical chapter in his career.
