Irish actor born in Douglas, Co Cork, the oldest child. His father was a school inspector and his mother was a French teacher. He went on to study law at University College Cork, but dropped out after about a year, and played guitar for a few bands. Characterized by intense privacy, deep introversion, and a humble, grounded demeanor that shuns celebrity culture. A thoughtful, observant, and dedicated actor who approaches his craft with intellectual precision, letting his work speak for itself.