Séamus, a Galway City native, was born in the vibrant West of Ireland, where he was educated in a bilingual Jesuit school, fluently speaking both English and Irish. He also has a basic understanding of French and Spanish. This talented individual's athletic pursuits began at a young age, as he played Irish national sport Hurling for 20 years, commencing at the tender age of five. He also dabbled in Rugby and Judo, showcasing his skills by winning the Inter-varsities Judo competition for GMIT Galway in 1996.
Séamus's professional acting career commenced in 1996 at the National Theatre of the Irish Language (An Taibhdhearc),where he would later take over as Artistic Director in 2009, instrumental in reopening the theatre after a several-year hiatus due to fire. Throughout his acting career, he has worked extensively in both English and Irish languages, effortlessly transitioning between theatre, TV, film, and voiceover work.
A notable highlight in his acting career was being cast as a principal cast member in Ken Loach's 2014 film 'Jimmy's Hall', a multi Palme D'or winning director. He has also produced and directed several plays, including 'Idir' and 'Dá Shúil (Between the Eyes)', which won a Stewart Parker Award in 2012. Séamus's impressive performance in 'The Curse' (An Mhallacht) earned him a nomination for Best Actor at the Richard Harris International Film Festival in Limerick, Ireland in 2017.
As a multifaceted individual, Séamus continues to act, write, and direct. His latest short film, 'Call Me Nancy', which he wrote and directed, is set to be released in 2023. Having resided in New York and London, Séamus currently calls Ireland his home. He holds a special affection for NYC, considering it the second-closest city to his heart, after his beloved hometown of Galway.
