List of famous TV actors from Northern Ireland, listed alphabetically with photos of the actors when available. Northern Ireland has given birth to a lot of talented television actors who have gone on to star in comedies, dramas, soap operas, reality shows and more. These are some of the funniest and most talented Northern Irish TV stars that have ever lived, so if you're an aspiring actor or actress from Northern Ireland this list should contain many of your idols. If you're looking for a particular popular actor or actress from Northern Ireland then use the "search" box to find who you're looking for.
This is a list that includes TV actors like Gary Moore and Iain Dowie.
This list answers the questions, "Who are the best Northern Irish TV actors?" and "Which television actors are from Northern Ireland?"
You can click on the names of these legendary TV stars of Northern Ireland in order to get more information about each one. If you're a TV junkie use this list of talented Northern Irish actresses to find some new TV stars that you haven't already heard of.1
Liam Neeson
Star Wars: The Clone Wars, The Big CBirthplace: Ballymena, United Kingdom
Nationality: Northern Ireland, United States of America, United Kingdom
Liam John Neeson (born 7 June 1952) is an actor from Northern Ireland. He has been nominated... more2
Kenneth Branagh
Conspiracy, WallanderBirthplace: Belfast, United Kingdom
Nationality: Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Sir Kenneth Charles Branagh (born 10 December 1960) is a Northern Irish actor, director,... more3
Amanda Burton
Silent Witness, Waterloo RoadBirthplace: Londonderry, United Kingdom
Nationality: United Kingdom
Irene Amanda Burton (born 10 October 1956) is an Irish actress, well known for her television... more4
Ciarán Hinds
Rome, Political AnimalsBirthplace: Belfast, United Kingdom
Nationality: Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Ciarán Hinds (; born 9 February 1953) is an Irish actor. A versatile character actor, he has... more5
Diane Craig
E Street, Out of the BlueBirthplace: Bangor, United Kingdom
Nationality: United Kingdom, Australia
Diane Mary Craig (born 9 June 1949) is an actress born in County Down, Northern Ireland but... more6
Sir George Ivan "Van" Morrison OBE (born 31 August 1945) is a Northern Irish... more7
Gerry Brady
River CityNationality: Northern Ireland
CEO and Chairman of Tayto, the mutli talented Gerry rose through the ranks of the potato crisp... more8
Robert William Gary Moore (4 April 1952 – 6 February 2011) was a Northern Irish guitarist and... more9
Ray Stevenson
Dexter, RomeBirthplace: Lisburn, United Kingdom
Nationality: United Kingdom
George Raymond Stevenson (born 25 May 1964) is a Northern Irish actor. He is known for playing... more10
Michelle Fairley
Game of Thrones, 24: Live Another DayBirthplace: Coleraine, Northern Ireland
Nationality: Northern Ireland
Michelle Fairley is a Northern Irish actress, best known for her roles as Catelyn Stark in the... more11
Eamonn Holmes
Hard Spell, The Rich ListBirthplace: Belfast, United Kingdom
Nationality: United Kingdom, Northern Ireland
Eamonn Holmes (born 3 December 1959) is a British journalist and broadcaster, best known for... more12
Susan Lynch
Monroe, The UnlovedBirthplace: Corrinshego, United Kingdom
Nationality: Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Susan Lynch (born 5 June 1971) is a Northern Irish actress. A three-time IFTA Award winner,... more13
Roma Downey
Touched by an Angel, The BibleBirthplace: Derry, United Kingdom
Nationality: Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Roma Downey (born 6 May 1960) is an actress, producer, and author from Derry, Northern... more14
James McCaffrey
Rescue Me, Beautiful PeopleBirthplace: Belfast, United Kingdom
Nationality: Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
James McCaffrey may refer to: James McCaffrey (actor), Northern Irish–American actor, born in... more15
Roy Walker
The Comedians, CatchphraseBirthplace: Belfast, United Kingdom
Nationality: United Kingdom,Northern Ireland
Roy Walker may refer to: Roy Walker (baseball) (1893–1962), Major League Baseball pitcher Roy... more
16John Hallam
The Black Adder, EastEndersBirthplace: Lisburn, United Kingdom
Nationality: Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
John William Francis Hallam (28 October 1941 – 14 November 2006) was a British character... more17
Nadine Coyle
Popstars: The Rivals, The Girls Aloud PartyBirthplace: Londonderry, United Kingdom
Nationality: Ireland, Northern Ireland
Nadine Elizabeth Louise Coyle (born 15 June 1985) is an Irish singer, songwriter, actress, and... more18
James Greene
Alien Nation, The Days and Nights of Molly DoddBirthplace: Belfast, United Kingdom
Nationality: Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
James Greene is an actor who has appeared in numerous plays and series on United Kingdom... more19
John Lynch
Labyrinth, ChimeraBirthplace: Corrinshego, United Kingdom
Nationality: Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
John Lynch (born 26 December 1961) is an Irish actor and novelist. He won the AFI (AACTA)... more20
Adrian Dunbar
Death in Paradise, A Woman's Guide to AdulteryBirthplace: Enniskillen, United Kingdom
Nationality: Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Adrian Dunbar (born 1 August 1958) is an actor and director from Enniskillen, County... more21
Colin Blakely
The Beiderbecke Affair, Paradise PostponedBirthplace: Bangor, United Kingdom
Nationality: Northern Ireland
Colin George Blakely (23 September 1930 – 7 May 1987) was a Northern Irish actor. He is... more22
Pat Bishop
Number 96, Brides of ChristBirthplace: Belfast, United Kingdom
Nationality: Northern Ireland, Australia
Patricia Mary Bishop (13 June 1946 – 28 March 2000) was a Northern Irish-born Australian... more23
George Best (22 May 1946 – 25 November 2005) was a Northern Irish professional footballer who... more24
Warren Christie
Alphas, October RoadBirthplace: Belfast, United Kingdom
Nationality: Canada, Northern Ireland
Hans Warren Christie (born 4 November 1975) is a Canadian television and film actor known for... more- 25
Peter Dickson
Monkey Dust, Test the NationBirthplace: Belfast, United Kingdom
Nationality: United Kingdom
Peter Dickson (born 23 June 1957) is a Northern Irish voiceover artist. He is best known as... more
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