Stephen Rea

Biography

Stephen Rea (born 31 October 1946) is an Irish film and stage actor. Rea has appeared in a number of high profile films, both Irish and international, such as V for Vendetta, Michael Collins, Interview with the Vampire and Breakfast on Pluto. Rea was nominated for an Academy Award for his lead performance as Fergus in the 1992 film The Crying Game.

Known for

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The Miracle Club

2023 ⭐ 6.3

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The Ghost of Richard Harris

2022 ⭐ 7.5

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Disclosure

2020 ⭐ 7.8

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Searching for Sam: Adrian Dunbar on Samuel Beckett

2019 ⭐ 10.0

Career timeline

2026

You'll Never Believe Who's Dead

Charlie Bann · 2026

The Journey of Weather-Exposed Bones

Matsuo Bashō (English) · 2026

2025

Stephen Rea: The Fire in Me Now

Self · 2025

2023

The Miracle Club

Frank Dunne · 2023

⭐ 6.3

2022

The Ghost of Richard Harris Notable

Self · 2022

⭐ 7.5

Nightride

Joe (voice) · 2022

⭐ 5.7

Brian Friel: Shy Man, Showman

Self · 2022

2021

Sadie

Self - Lyric Theatre · 2021

2020

Secrets from Putumayo

Narrator (voice) · 2020

⭐ 1.0

Disclosure Notable

Fergus (archive footage) · 2020

⭐ 7.8

2019

Searching for Sam: Adrian Dunbar on Samuel Beckett Notable

Self · 2019

⭐ 10.0

Lost Lives

Self (voice) · 2019

⭐ 6.0

Cyprus Avenue Notable

Eric Miller · 2019

⭐ 9.0

2018

Black '47

Conneely · 2018

⭐ 6.6

Unquiet Graves Notable

Narrator · 2018

⭐ 8.3

2015

Ruby Strangelove Young Witch

Danforth · 2015

⭐ 5.5

2014

Out of the Dark

Jordan · 2014

⭐ 5.1

The Curse of Styria

Dr. Hill · 2014

⭐ 4.5

2013

Asylum

McGahey · 2013

⭐ 3.3

Tasting Menu

Walter · 2013

⭐ 4.4

2012

Werewolf: The Beast Among Us

Doc · 2012

⭐ 5.9

Stella Days

Brendan · 2012

⭐ 6.4

Underworld: Awakening Notable

Dr. Jacob Lane · 2012

⭐ 6.3

2011

Blackthorn

Mackinley · 2011

⭐ 6.6

Roadkill

Seamus · 2011

⭐ 5.7

2010

The Heavy

Anawalt · 2010

⭐ 4.9

Ondine

Priest · 2010

⭐ 6.4

Harold Pinter: A Celebration Notable

Self · 2010

⭐ 8.0

2009

Nothing Personal

Martin · 2009

⭐ 6.5

Spy(ies)

M. Palmer · 2009

⭐ 5.5

2008

Heidi 4 Paws

Doctor (voice) · 2008

⭐ 6.0

Kisses Notable

Down Under Dylan (uncredited) · 2008

⭐ 7.1

The Devil's Mercy

Tyler · 2008

⭐ 3.8

2007

Stuck

Tom Bardo · 2007

⭐ 6.2

The Reaping

Father Costigan · 2007

⭐ 5.8

Celebration

Waiter · 2007

⭐ 6.3

2006

Sisters

Dr. Philip Lacan · 2006

⭐ 3.9

Sixty Six

Dr. Barrie · 2006

⭐ 6.6

'V for Vendetta' Unmasked Notable

Finch · 2006

⭐ 8.0

2005

Breakfast on Pluto Notable

Bertie · 2005

⭐ 7.2

River Queen

Francis · 2005

⭐ 5.7

Tara Road

Colm · 2005

⭐ 5.4

2004

Control

Dr. Arlo Penner · 2004

⭐ 6.1

The Halo Effect Notable

Fatso · 2004

⭐ 8.0

Fluent Dysphasia Notable

Murph · 2004

⭐ 7.0

Frequently appears with

Maggie Smith

Lily Fox

Laura Linney

Chrissie Ahearn

Kathy Bates

Eileen Dunne

Agnes O'Casey

Dolly Hennessy

Jared Harris

Self

Damian Harris

Self

Jamie Harris

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Full filmography

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You'll Never Believe Who's Dead

2026

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The Journey of Weather-Exposed Bones

2026

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Stephen Rea: The Fire in Me Now

2025

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The Miracle Club

2023 ⭐ 6.3

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The Ghost of Richard Harris

2022 ⭐ 7.5

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Nightride

2022 ⭐ 5.7

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Brian Friel: Shy Man, Showman

2022

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Sadie

2021

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Secrets from Putumayo

2020 ⭐ 1.0

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Disclosure

2020 ⭐ 7.8

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Searching for Sam: Adrian Dunbar on Samuel Beckett

2019 ⭐ 10.0

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Lost Lives

2019 ⭐ 6.0

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Cyprus Avenue

2019 ⭐ 9.0

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Greta

2019 ⭐ 6.6

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Black '47

2018 ⭐ 6.6

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Unquiet Graves

2018 ⭐ 8.3

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Ruby Strangelove Young Witch

2015 ⭐ 5.5

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Out of the Dark

2014 ⭐ 5.1

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The Curse of Styria

2014 ⭐ 4.5

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Asylum

2013 ⭐ 3.3