Julius Cotter is a renowned Irish actor, recognized for his captivating performances in various roles. His most notable roles include Diosdado, a sociopathic drug lord, in the Prime Video series Silent Cargo / Operación Marea Negra (2024),and Hugh Fleming in the Spanish domestic noir series La Verdad (2018),also on Prime Video.
Throughout his career, Cotter has accumulated an impressive array of screen credits. He has appeared in the American fantasy drama series Warrior Nun, playing the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Spanish crime series Gangs of Galicia, and the heist action thriller The Vault, directed by Jaume Balagueró, where he starred alongside Freddie Highmore.
Born Julius Laurence George Cotter in Dublin, Ireland, he has spent most of his life between England and Spain. His family boasts a rich Norse-Gaelic heritage, tracing back to the Hiberno-Norse King, Óttar of Dublin. From a young age, Cotter developed a passion for art and acting, participating in school plays, painting, and writing poetry.
Cotter's educational background is marked by his attendance at Allhallows College, Rousden, and the University of East London, where he graduated with a BA Honours Degree in Fine Art and Film Theory. He honed his skills by working as a gallery assistant at the Michael Parkin Fine Art gallery in Motcomb street, Belgravia, London, and later as an Assistant Director for various Production Companies in Spain.
After studying the Meisner technique in Barcelona with Javier Galitó-Cava and taking master classes from Rachael Adler, Cotter began his acting career in 2010. He has since worked in theatre, television, and film, showcasing his versatility in both English and Spanish.
Throughout his illustrious career, Cotter has had the privilege of working with esteemed directors such as Neil Jordan, Stacie Passon, Juanjo Giménez, Esteban Crespo, Cesc Gay, Denis Rovira van Boekholt, Jaume Balagueró, Rodrigo Cortés, and Lucie Borleteau. He has also shared the screen with notable actors like Robert de Niro, Liam Neeson, Awkwafina, Freddie Highmore, Joaquim de Almeida, Ian Hart, Natalia Tena, Raúl Arévalo, Lúcia Moniz, Leonardo Sbaraglia, Colm Meaney, Clara Lago, and Emma Roberts.
