Stephen Rea

Stephen Rea as Connie Fitzpatrick in Guinevere - 9/99

Biography

Born 10/31/1946

Perhaps one of the most respected and established actors to emerge from Ireland, Stephen Rea spent years performing on stage and on screen before staking his claim in the United States with an Oscar-nominated performance in “The Crying Game” (1992). Directed by long-time collaborator, Neil...
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Awards

  • In 1993, received Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Debut of an Actor
  • In 1993, received Theatre World Award
  • In 1992, received National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Actor

Highlights

  • In 2007, Co-starred with Hilary Swank in the religion-themed horror film "The Reaping"
  • In 2006, Played a cop opposite Natalie Portman in the Wachowski brothers' "V for Vendetta" based on the acclaimed graphic novel by author Alan Moore
  • In 2005, Portrayed an aging magician, opposite Cillian Murphy in Neil Jordan's "Breakfast on Pluto"

Family & Companions

  • sisters: has three
  • Danny Rea: son (born c. 1988; mother, Dolours Price)

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