Julius Cotter is an Irish actor renowned for his captivating performances in a variety of roles, including Diosdado in the Prime Video series Silent Cargo / Operación Marea Negra (2024) and Hugh Fleming in the Spanish domestic noir series Truth / La Verdad (2018),also available on Prime Video.
Throughout his career, he has accumulated an impressive array of screen credits, showcasing his versatility as an actor. These credits include his portrayal of the Archbishop of Canterbury in the American fantasy drama series Warrior Nun, as well as his appearances in the Spanish crime series Gangs of Galicia, where he played the role of drug smuggler Sandro, and the heist action thriller The Vault, directed by Jaume Balagueró, alongside Freddie Highmore.
Born Julius Laurence George Cotter in Dublin, Ireland, Julius has spent most of his life oscillating between England and Spain. His family boasts a rich heritage, tracing their roots back to the Norse-Gaelic descent and the Hiberno-Norse King, Óttar of Dublin. From an early age, Julius developed a profound interest in art and acting, which led him to participate in school plays, create paintings, and compose poetry.
Julius's educational background is equally impressive, having graduated with a BA Honours Degree in Fine Art and Film Theory from the University of East London. He went on to work as a gallery assistant at the Michael Parkin Fine Art gallery in London, where he honed his skills in cataloguing and hanging shows. Later, he transitioned into the film industry, working as an Assistant Director for various Production Companies in Spain.
Julius's journey as an actor began in 2010, and he has since worked extensively in theatre, television, and film, effortlessly navigating both English and Spanish languages. He has honed his craft through rigorous training, studying the Meisner technique in Barcelona with Javier Galitó-Cava and taking master classes from Rachael Adler, who was trained by Sanford Meisner.
Throughout his career, Julius has had the privilege of working alongside esteemed directors such as Neil Jordan, Stacie Passon, Juanjo Giménez, Esteban Crespo, Denis Rovira, Jaume Balagueró, Rodrigo Cortés, and Lucie Borleteau, as well as actors like Robert de Niro, Liam Neeson, Awkwafina, Freddie Highmore, Emma Roberts, Joaquim de Almeida, Natalia Tena, Raúl Arévalo, Lúcia Moniz, Leonardo Sbaraglia, Colm Meaney, and Nerea Barros.
