Kieran O'Brien

Kieran O'Brien

52 · Born: Jan 23, 1973

Personal Details

BornJan 23, 1973 Rochdale, England, UK

Biography

Kieran O'Brien, a talented individual, began his journey to stardom as a child actor, captivating audiences with his portrayal of the title character in the BBC series Gruey. His subsequent success in the ITV series Children's Ward and his appearance alongside the late Harry Dean Stanton in The Jim Henson Hour further solidified his status as a rising star.

As he transitioned into adulthood, O'Brien continued to make a name for himself in the acting world, appearing in various mainstream dramas, including the critically acclaimed Cracker, where he worked alongside director Michael Winterbottom.

In 1999, O'Brien took on a bold role in Virtual Sexuality, featuring in a full-frontal nude scene that garnered significant attention. He repeated this feat in the BBC series Burn It, and later, in Winterbottom's film 9 Songs, which pushed the boundaries of explicit content in mainstream cinema.

O'Brien's collaboration with Winterbottom has resulted in eight independent feature films, with the most recent being The Look of Love. His chemistry with American model Margo Stilley, whom he co-starred with in 9 Songs, was undeniable, thanks to his confidence and physique.

Although his provocative role in 9 Songs may forever be associated with his career, O'Brien has continued to work in high-profile British and international television dramas, showcasing his versatility and range as an actor.

Career

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2023
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2019
{"id":114993,"title":"Holmes & Watson","year":"2018","character":"PC Smalls","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/holmes-watson-2018","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7ppr5php2gi0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7ppr5php2gi0.jpg"},"released":1}
2018
Holmes & Watson
Holmes & Watson as PC Smalls
{"id":126667,"title":"Peterloo","year":"2018","character":"Peter Wilkes, a Farrier","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/peterloo","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2fgbqu877pn0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2fgbqu877pn0.jpg"},"released":1}
Peterloo
Peterloo as Peter Wilkes, a Farrier
{"id":103847246,"title":"Trucking Hell","year":2018,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/trucking-hell","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103847246.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103847246.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":103830745,"title":"In the Dark","year":2017,"character":"DS Gary Kenny","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/in-the-dark-uk","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/7qst19gk10m0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/7qst19gk10m0.jpg"},"released":1}
2017
In the Dark
In the Dark as DS Gary Kenny
{"id":108250,"title":"The Watchman","year":"2016","character":"Lee Simpson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-watchman","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_108250.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_108250.jpg"},"released":1}
2016
The Watchman
The Watchman as Lee Simpson
{"id":7160,"title":"Prey","year":2015,"character":"Phil Prentice","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/prey","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_7160.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_7160.jpg"},"released":1}
2015
Prey
Prey as Phil Prentice
{"id":1360,"title":"Glue","year":2014,"character":"Thomas Bray","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/glue","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/7ou0qfj93e20.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/7ou0qfj93e20.jpg"},"released":1}
2014
Glue
Glue as Thomas Bray
{"id":1658,"title":"Bluestone 42","year":2014,"character":"Nutsack","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/bluestone-42","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_1658.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_1658.jpg"},"released":1}
Bluestone 42
Bluestone 42 as Nutsack
{"id":9555,"title":"The Look of Love","year":"2013","character":"Jimmy Humphries","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-look-of-love","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4n0vv6o16gq0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4n0vv6o16gq0.jpg"},"released":1}
2013
The Look of Love
The Look of Love as Jimmy Humphries
{"id":11495,"title":"Spike Island","year":"2012","character":"Poster Vendor","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/spike-island","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_11495.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_11495.jpg"},"released":1}
2012
Spike Island
Spike Island as Poster Vendor
{"id":7364,"title":"Love Life","year":2012,"character":"Dez","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/love-life-uk","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_7364.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_7364.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":43467,"title":"The Shock Doctrine","year":"2009","character":"Narrator (Voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-shock-doctrine","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_43467.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_43467.jpg"},"released":1}
2009
The Shock Doctrine
The Shock Doctrine as Narrator (Voice)
{"id":9303,"title":"Blue Murder","year":2009,"character":"Terry Camerton","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/blue-murder-2003","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_9303.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_9303.jpg"},"released":1}
Blue Murder
Blue Murder as Terry Camerton
{"id":1864,"title":"The Last Enemy","year":2008,"character":"Wafa","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-last-enemy","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_1864.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_1864.jpg"},"released":1}
2008
{"id":8812,"title":"Holby Blue","year":2008,"character":"Constable Robert Clifton","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/holby-blue","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8812.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8812.jpg"},"released":1}
Holby Blue
Holby Blue as Constable Robert Clifton
{"id":10322,"title":"Goal II: Living the Dream","year":"2007","character":"Hughie McGowan","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/goal-ii-living-the-dream","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_10322.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_10322.jpg"},"released":1}
2007
{"id":49266,"title":"Cracker","year":"2006","character":"Mark Fitzgerald","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/cracker","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_49266.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_49266.jpg"},"released":1}
2006
Cracker
Cracker as Mark Fitzgerald
{"id":10000,"title":"Goal! The Dream Begins","year":"2005","character":"Hughie McGowan","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/goal-the-dream-begins","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1i1q14jf4glg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1i1q14jf4glg.jpg"},"released":1}
2005
Goal! The Dream Begins
Goal! The Dream Begins as Hughie McGowan
{"id":48960,"title":"Tristram Shandy","year":"2005","character":"Gary","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/tristram-shandy","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3dp6diud3v2g.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3dp6diud3v2g.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":103835814,"title":"Totally Frank","year":2005,"character":"Joe","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/totally-frank","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103835814.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103835814.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":12889,"title":"9 Songs","year":"2004","character":"Matt","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/9-songs","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/20maqb94sfvg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/20maqb94sfvg.jpg"},"released":1}
2004
9 Songs
9 Songs as Matt
{"id":268194,"title":"The Banker","year":"2004","character":"Vain Man","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-banker-2004","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_268194.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_268194.jpg"},"released":1}
The Banker
The Banker as Vain Man
{"id":103833589,"title":"Burn It","year":2003,"character":"Andy Grimshaw","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/burn-it","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103833589.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103833589.jpg"},"released":1}
2003
Burn It
Burn It as Andy Grimshaw
{"id":8416,"title":"24 Hour Party People","year":"2002","character":"Nathan","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/24-hour-party-people","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6u5crmt4h3m0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6u5crmt4h3m0.jpg"},"released":1}
2002
{"id":9368,"title":"Messiah","year":2001,"character":"Eric Metcalfe","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/messiah-uk","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_9368.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_9368.jpg"},"released":1}
2001
Messiah
Messiah as Eric Metcalfe
{"id":103833654,"title":"Jason and the Argonauts","year":2000,"character":"Actor","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/jason-and-the-argonauts","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103833654.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103833654.jpg"},"released":1}
2000
{"id":9302,"title":"Virtual Sexuality","year":"1999","character":"Alex Thorne","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/virtual-sexuality","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_9302.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_9302.jpg"},"released":1}
1999
Virtual Sexuality
Virtual Sexuality as Alex Thorne
{"id":8340,"title":"Cracker","year":1995,"character":"Mark Fitzgerald","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/cracker","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8340.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8340.jpg"},"released":1}
1995
Cracker
Cracker as Mark Fitzgerald
{"id":103837638,"title":"Children's Ward","year":1990,"character":"Lee Jones","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/childrens-ward","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103837638.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103837638.jpg"},"released":1}
1990
Children's Ward
Children's Ward as Lee Jones
{"id":60686,"title":"The Jim Henson Hour","year":"1989","character":"Matt Banting","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-jim-henson-hour","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_60686.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_60686.jpg"},"released":1}
1989
The Jim Henson Hour
The Jim Henson Hour as Matt Banting
{"id":61505,"title":"Bellman and True","year":"1987","character":"The Boy","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/bellman-and-true","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/179umc1ghj2g.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/179umc1ghj2g.jpg"},"released":1}
1987
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2020