Stephen Rea

Stephen Rea is an Irish film and stage actor known for his versatile performances. Born in Belfast, Rea studied English at Queen's University Belfast and drama at the Abbey Theatre School in Dublin. He gained international recognition for his role in Neil Jordan's thriller The Crying Game (1992), for which he received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. Rea has appeared in numerous notable films including V for Vendetta, Michael Collins, Interview with the Vampire, and Breakfast on Pluto. He has also made impactful TV appearances in shows like The Shadow Line and The Honourable Woman, winning a BAFTA Award. Rea's contributions to Irish cinema have earned him a well-deserved reputation as one of the greatest Irish film actors of all time.