Richard Dormer

Richard Dormer (born 11 November 1969) is a Northern Irish actor, playwright, and screenwriter. He is known for his roles as Beric Dondarrion in the HBO television series Game of Thrones and Dan Anderssen in Sky Atlantic's Fortitude. Dormer was born in Portadown, Northern Ireland, and studied at the RADA school of acting in London. He gained recognition for his portrayal of Northern Irish snooker star Alex Higgins in Hurricane (2003), which he wrote and starred in. Dormer has received awards for his performances, including The Stage award for Best Actor in 2003. He has also appeared in plays by Frank McGuinness and William Shakespeare, among others.