Gabriel Byrne

Gabriel Byrne

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Birthday

May 12, 1950(75 years old)

Place of Birth

Dublin, Ireland

Transalations

English,

Russian,

German,

Polish,

Portuguese,

Korean,

Mandarin,

Japanese,

French,

Hebrew,

Mandarin,

Ukrainian,

Mandarin

Biography

Gabriel James Byrne (born 12 May 1950) is an Irish actor. He has received a Golden Globe Award and nominations for a Grammy Award, two Primetime Emmy Awards and two Tony Awards. Byrne was awarded the Irish Film and Television Academy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2018 and was listed at number 17 on The Irish Times list of Ireland's greatest film actors in 2020. In 2009, The Guardian named him one of the best actors who never received an Academy Award nomination. Byrne's acting career began at the Focus Theatre in Dublin before he joined London's Royal Court Theatre in 1974. His screen debut came in the Irish drama serial The Riordans and the spin-off show Bracken. He went on to star in such films as Defence of the Realm (1986), Lionheart (1987), Miller's Crossing (1990), Little Women (1994), Dead Man (1995), The Usual Suspects (1995), The Man in the Iron Mask (1998), Enemy of the State (1998), Vanity Fair (2004), The 33 (2015), and Hereditary (2018). He co-wrote The Last of the High Kings (1996) and produced In the Name of the Father (1993).  For his Broadway work, Byrne has received two nominations for the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play for his roles in the Eugene O'Neill plays A Moon for the Misbegotten (2000) and Long Day's Journey into Night (2016). For his television work, Byrne has received two nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his role as Paul Weston in the HBO drama series In Treatment (2008–2010). He also received a Golden Globe Award. His other notable television roles include Vikings (2013), Maniac (2018), and War of the Worlds (2019–2022). Description above from the Wikipedia article Gabriel Byrne, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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Known For

Miller's CrossingMiller's Crossing
75%

Miller's Crossing

21 Sep 1990
Dead ManDead Man
73%

Dead Man

23 Dec 1995
The Usual SuspectsThe Usual Suspects
82%

The Usual Suspects

19 Jul 1995
LeningradLeningrad
54%

Leningrad

01 Jan 2009
StigmataStigmata
63%

Stigmata

02 Sep 1999
Lamborghini: The Man Behind the LegendLamborghini: The Man Behind the Legend
64%

Lamborghini: The Man Behind the Legend

17 Nov 2022
Point of No ReturnPoint of No Return
62%

Point of No Return

19 Mar 1993
JindabyneJindabyne
55%

Jindabyne

20 Jul 2006
The Search for Alexander the GreatThe Search for Alexander the Great

The Search for Alexander the Great

06 May 1981
ExcaliburExcalibur
70%

Excalibur

10 Apr 1981
Vanity FairVanity Fair
58%

Vanity Fair

01 Sep 2004
PlayedPlayed
36%

Played

19 May 2006
P.S.P.S.
56%

P.S.

15 Oct 2004
Assault on Precinct 13Assault on Precinct 13
62%

Assault on Precinct 13

19 Jan 2005
GothicGothic
57%

Gothic

27 Feb 1987
Into the WestInto the West
64%

Into the West

23 Oct 1992
Smilla's Sense of SnowSmilla's Sense of Snow
63%

Smilla's Sense of Snow

28 Feb 1997
The Man in the Iron MaskThe Man in the Iron Mask
66%

The Man in the Iron Mask

12 Mar 1998
Little WomenLittle Women
73%

Little Women

21 Dec 1994
End of DaysEnd of Days
61%

End of Days

24 Nov 1999
Enemy of the StateEnemy of the State
71%

Enemy of the State

20 Nov 1998
SpiderSpider
67%

Spider

06 Nov 2002
Ghost ShipGhost Ship
60%

Ghost Ship

25 Oct 2002
The KeepThe Keep
56%

The Keep

16 Dec 1983
Emotional ArithmeticEmotional Arithmetic
54%

Emotional Arithmetic

18 Apr 2008
Hello AgainHello Again
58%

Hello Again

06 Nov 1987
Perrier's BountyPerrier's Bounty
58%

Perrier's Bounty

11 Sep 2009
Defence of the RealmDefence of the Realm
63%

Defence of the Realm

09 May 1986
Trial by JuryTrial by Jury
54%

Trial by Jury

09 Sep 1994
Cool WorldCool World
56%

Cool World

10 Jul 1992
Canone inversoCanone inverso
69%

Making Love

11 Feb 2000
ShadeShade
62%

Shade

18 May 2003
SiestaSiesta
51%

Siesta

11 Nov 1987
Wah-WahWah-Wah
60%

Wah-Wah

17 Aug 2005
A Simple Twist of FateA Simple Twist of Fate
61%

A Simple Twist of Fate

02 Sep 1994
Virginia's RunVirginia's Run
72%

Virginia's Run

03 Mar 2002
All Things Bright and BeautifulAll Things Bright and Beautiful
80%

All Things Bright and Beautiful

16 Mar 1994
The Last of the High KingsThe Last of the High Kings
57%

The Last of the High Kings

06 Dec 1996
Hanna K.Hanna K.
61%

Hanna K.

07 Sep 1983
Polish WeddingPolish Wedding
51%

Polish Wedding

16 Jan 1998
The Bridge of San Luis ReyThe Bridge of San Luis Rey
51%

The Bridge of San Luis Rey

22 Dec 2004
This Is the SeaThis Is the Sea
57%

This Is the Sea

15 Sep 1997
Mad Dog TimeMad Dog Time
53%

Mad Dog Time

08 Nov 1996
The End of ViolenceThe End of Violence
53%

The End of Violence

12 Sep 1997
The CourierThe Courier

The Courier

10 Feb 1988
Prince of JutlandPrince of Jutland
55%

Prince of Jutland

23 Feb 1994
Quest for CamelotQuest for Camelot
68%

Quest for Camelot

15 May 1998
Håkon HåkonsenHåkon Håkonsen
66%

Shipwrecked

03 Oct 1990
Frankie StarlightFrankie Starlight
53%

Frankie Starlight

22 Nov 1995
Giulia e GiuliaGiulia e Giulia
50%

Julia and Julia

05 Feb 1988
A Man's StoryA Man's Story
69%

A Man's Story

08 Oct 2011
LionheartLionheart
55%

Lionheart

14 Aug 1987
The Brylcreem BoysThe Brylcreem Boys
39%

The Brylcreem Boys

14 Nov 1996
Walking with GhostsWalking with Ghosts

Walking with Ghosts

26 Feb 2022
Le CapitalLe Capital
61%

Capital

14 Nov 2012
Buffalo GirlsBuffalo Girls
66%

Buffalo Girls

30 Apr 1995
A Dangerous WomanA Dangerous Woman
53%

A Dangerous Woman

10 Sep 1993
PatrickPatrick
10%

Patrick

14 Mar 2004
The Rocking Horse WinnerThe Rocking Horse Winner

The Rocking Horse Winner

25 Nov 1982
Diamond SkullsDiamond Skulls
33%

Dark Obsession

01 Feb 1990
I, AnnaI, Anna
53%

I, Anna

03 Mar 2012
John Ford: Dreaming the Quiet ManJohn Ford: Dreaming the Quiet Man
78%

John Ford: Dreaming the Quiet Man

15 Jun 2012
All Things To All MenAll Things To All Men
43%

All Things To All Men

05 Apr 2013
Vampire AcademyVampire Academy
63%

Vampire Academy

07 Feb 2014
Le Temps de l'aventureLe Temps de l'aventure
62%

Just a Sigh

10 Apr 2013
Murder at Yellowstone CityMurder at Yellowstone City
55%

Murder at Yellowstone City

24 Jun 2022
Dance FirstDance First
70%

Dance First

03 Nov 2023
A Soldier's TaleA Soldier's Tale
40%

A Soldier's Tale

16 Jun 1988
Horses: The Story of EquusHorses: The Story of Equus

Horses: The Story of Equus

12 Jun 2002
ReflectionsReflections
45%

Reflections

01 Apr 1984
Sauver MozartSauver Mozart

Sauver Mozart

When Brendan Met TrudyWhen Brendan Met Trudy
40%

When Brendan Met Trudy

14 Dec 2000
Emmett's MarkEmmett's Mark
55%

Killing Emmett Young

13 Apr 2002
Flight from Death: The Quest for ImmortalityFlight from Death: The Quest for Immortality
70%

Flight from Death: The Quest for Immortality

01 Jan 2003
Weapons of Mass DistractionWeapons of Mass Distraction
51%

Weapons of Mass Distraction

17 May 1997
Louder Than BombsLouder Than Bombs
65%

Louder Than Bombs

01 Oct 2015
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the HorseThe Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse
82%

The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse

25 Dec 2022
Nadie quiere la nocheNadie quiere la noche
60%

Endless Night

27 Nov 2015
Nothing Is What It Seems:  The Making Of 'The Usual Suspects'Nothing Is What It Seems:  The Making Of 'The Usual Suspects'

Nothing Is What It Seems: The Making Of 'The Usual Suspects'

The TreatmentThe Treatment

The Treatment

16 Mar 1984
2:222:22
52%

2:22

24 Sep 2008
The 33The 33
64%

The 33

06 Aug 2015
BallerinaBallerina
75%

Ballerina

04 Jun 2025
Mad to Be NormalMad to Be Normal
59%

Mad to Be Normal

06 Apr 2017
Gabriel Byrne: Stories from HomeGabriel Byrne: Stories from Home

Gabriel Byrne: Stories from Home

12 Jul 2008
Four Letters of LoveFour Letters of Love
63%

Four Letters of Love

18 Jul 2025
Cursed: The True Nature of HereditaryCursed: The True Nature of Hereditary
87%

Cursed: The True Nature of Hereditary

08 Oct 2018
Carrie PilbyCarrie Pilby
69%

Carrie Pilby

31 Mar 2017
Out of Ireland: The Story of Irish Emigration to AmericaOut of Ireland: The Story of Irish Emigration to America

Out of Ireland: The Story of Irish Emigration to America

01 Jan 1994
Versus: The Life and Films of Ken LoachVersus: The Life and Films of Ken Loach
66%

Versus: The Life and Films of Ken Loach

30 Jun 2016
Somebody Is WaitingSomebody Is Waiting
20%

Somebody Is Waiting

19 Dec 1996
No Pay, NudityNo Pay, Nudity
40%

No Pay, Nudity

04 Nov 2016
Pursuing the SuspectsPursuing the Suspects
67%

Pursuing the Suspects

29 Apr 2002
An L.A. MinuteAn L.A. Minute
20%

An L.A. Minute

24 Aug 2018
Into the Night: Portraits of Life and DeathInto the Night: Portraits of Life and Death
80%

Into the Night: Portraits of Life and Death

27 Oct 2017
Lies We TellLies We Tell
53%

Lies We Tell

02 Feb 2018
HereditaryHereditary
73%

Hereditary

07 Jun 2018
In the CloudIn the Cloud
50%

In the Cloud

08 Feb 2018
Camelot: Live from Lincoln CenterCamelot: Live from Lincoln Center
20%

Camelot: Live from Lincoln Center

08 May 2008
My Astonishing Self: Gabriel Byrne on George Bernard ShawMy Astonishing Self: Gabriel Byrne on George Bernard Shaw
60%

My Astonishing Self: Gabriel Byrne on George Bernard Shaw

25 Mar 2018
Lost GirlsLost Girls
61%

Lost Girls

28 Jan 2020
Atlantic Salmon: Lost at SeaAtlantic Salmon: Lost at Sea
80%

Atlantic Salmon: Lost at Sea

01 Feb 2018
The OutsiderThe Outsider
56%

The Outsider

26 Nov 1979
The Women of SNLThe Women of SNL
60%

The Women of SNL

01 Nov 2010
On a Paving Stone MountedOn a Paving Stone Mounted

On a Paving Stone Mounted

12 Dec 1978
Death of a Ladies' ManDeath of a Ladies' Man
55%

Death of a Ladies' Man

12 Mar 2021
Keyser Soze, Lie or Legend - FeaturetteKeyser Soze, Lie or Legend - Featurette
65%

Keyser Soze, Lie or Legend - Featurette

02 Apr 2002
Round Up: Deposing 'The Usual Suspects'Round Up: Deposing 'The Usual Suspects'
70%

Round Up: Deposing 'The Usual Suspects'

02 Apr 2002
Michael Des Barres: Who Do You Want Me To Be?Michael Des Barres: Who Do You Want Me To Be?
20%

Michael Des Barres: Who Do You Want Me To Be?

10 Jul 2020
PiratesPirates
60%

Pirates

06 Apr 1998
Irish Cinema: Ourselves Alone?Irish Cinema: Ourselves Alone?
50%

Irish Cinema: Ourselves Alone?

20 Oct 1995
Excalibur: Behind the MovieExcalibur: Behind the Movie

Excalibur: Behind the Movie

20 Dec 2013
Blue Road: The Edna O'Brien StoryBlue Road: The Edna O'Brien Story
75%

Blue Road: The Edna O'Brien Story

31 Jan 2025
Diary Of A Mad Old ManDiary Of A Mad Old Man

Diary Of A Mad Old Man

Out of IrelandOut of Ireland
60%

Out of Ireland

09 Jun 1995
A World War II Fairy Tale: The Making of Michael Mann's 'The Keep'A World War II Fairy Tale: The Making of Michael Mann's 'The Keep'

A World War II Fairy Tale: The Making of Michael Mann's 'The Keep'

10 Sep 2025
Inside the Actors StudioInside the Actors Studio
75%

Inside the Actors Studio

StrangersStrangers
70%

Strangers

The ViewThe View
44%

The View

Late Night with Conan O'BrienLate Night with Conan O'Brien
72%

Late Night with Conan O'Brien

Madigan MenMadigan Men

Madigan Men

Live from Lincoln CenterLive from Lincoln Center
86%

Live from Lincoln Center

BrackenBracken

Bracken

In TreatmentIn Treatment
76%

In Treatment

Attack on LeningradAttack on Leningrad
55%

Attack on Leningrad

VikingsVikings
81%

Vikings

Saturday Night LiveSaturday Night Live
70%

Saturday Night Live

Secret StateSecret State
71%

Secret State

QuirkeQuirke
59%

Quirke

Tony AwardsTony Awards
59%

Tony Awards

Vikings: Athelstan's JournalVikings: Athelstan's Journal
70%

Vikings: Athelstan's Journal

The Graham Norton ShowThe Graham Norton Show
72%

The Graham Norton Show

Christopher ColumbusChristopher Columbus
65%

Christopher Columbus

Mussolini: The Untold StoryMussolini: The Untold Story
53%

Mussolini: The Untold Story

War of the WorldsWar of the Worlds
73%

War of the Worlds

LeningradLeningrad

Leningrad

The Last of SummerThe Last of Summer

The Last of Summer

ZeroZeroZeroZeroZeroZero
78%

ZeroZeroZero

ManiacManiac
74%

Maniac