Biography
Who is Robert Sheehan?
Early life and education
Robert Sheehan was born in Port Laoise, Ireland, on January 7, 1988. He grew up as the youngest of three children in his family, with a father who worked as a garda. During his school years, he learned to play several musical instruments, including the banjo and the bodhrán, and participated in Fleadh Cheoil.
He attended St Paul's school for his primary education and later went to Ballyfin College for secondary school. Unsure if acting could provide a stable living, he decided to study film and television at Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology. However, he left his studies after missing several months of classes to film Summer of the Flying Saucer.
Acting career beginnings
Robert Sheehan discovered his passion for acting during primary school when he played Oliver in a local production. At the age of fourteen, he secured a role in the film Song for a Raggy Boy after attending auditions. He subsequently joined the Laois Open Door theatre group, performing in a production of The Cripple of Inishmaan.
As a teenager, he appeared in foreign television projects and local series like The Clinic and The Tudors. In 2009, he starred in the film Cherrybomb and appeared in the Channel 4 television trilogy Red Riding. He noted that the Red Riding project served as a major turning point in his professional path.
Television and film success
From 2009 to 2010, Robert Sheehan played Nathan Young in the British television series Misfits, which brought him widespread recognition. He received a British Academy Television Award nomination for his performance in the show. Following his departure from Misfits, he portrayed Darren in the crime drama series Love/Hate, earning additional award nominations.
His subsequent film credits include Season of the Witch alongside Nicolas Cage, the adaptation of The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones, and the science fiction film Geostorm. In 2018, he took on the leading role of Tom Natsworthy in the feature film Mortal Engines.
Recent projects and writing
In 2019, Robert Sheehan began starring as Klaus Hargreeves in the Netflix series The Umbrella Academy. Expanding his creative pursuits beyond acting, he published his debut book of short stories titled Disappearing Act: A Host of Other Characters in 16 Short Stories in October 2021.
He has continued to take on diverse stage and screen roles, including appearing in theatrical productions at various venues. His work spans television dramas, major feature films, and stage adaptations, maintaining an active presence in the entertainment industry.
Birthday and age
Robert Sheehan was born on January 7, 1988, which makes Robert 38 years old today. That birthday falls under the Capricorn sign. Robert shares the date with 63 other famous people.
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