Theatre
| PLAY | YEAR | VENUE | CHARACTER |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Weir (2022) | 2022-2023 | Abbey Theatre, Dublin | Jack |
| Shining City (2021) | 2021 | Theatre Royal Stratford East | John |
| St. Nicholas (2018-9) | 2018-2019 | Donmar Warehouse; Dublin Theater Festival; Goodman Theater Chicago | Critic |
| The Price (2018-19) | 2018-2019 | Royal Theatre, Bath; Wyndham | Victor Franz |
| Mojo (2013) | 2013 | Harold Pinter Theatre | Mickey |
| Rêverie – The Life and Loves of Claude Debussy (2012) | 2012-13 | Canterbury Festival; Middle Temple Hall; St George’s, Bristol; The Apex, Bury St Edmunds; Almeida | Narrator/Claude Debussy |
| Hightide Festival: “Seizing Cinderella” (2012) | 2012 | Main House, The Cut | Ross |
| Sergeant Musgrave’s Dance (2012) | 2012 | Royal Court | Sergeant Musgrave |
| Smolensk (2012) | 2012 | Theatre Royal Haymarket | Cast Member |
| The 24 Hour Plays Celebrity Gala “Greedo Doesn’t Shoot First” (2011) | 2011 | Old Vic | John |
| Chain Play II (2008) | 2008 | The Almeida Theatre | Performer |
| The Late Henry Moss (2006) | 2006 | The Almeida Theatre | Earl |
| Allegiance (2005) | 2005 | New Theatre & Reform Club | Michael Collins |
| Buried Child (2004) | 2004 | National Theatre, Lyttelton | Tilden |
| The Bear (2002) | 2002 | Gate, Dublin, & Spoleto | Gregory Smirnov |
| The Dead Eye Boy (2002) | 2002 | Hampstead Theatre | Billy |
| Dancing at Lughnasa (2000) | 2002 (Directed) | Mountview Theatre School | N/A |
| Battle Royal (1999) | 1999-2000 | National Theatre, Lyttelton | Colonel John McMahon |
| The Weir (1997) | 1997-1999 | Royal Court; Walter Kerr; Dublin; Brussels; Toronto | Brendan |
| The Clearing (1998) | 1998 (Directed) | Mountview Theatre School | N/A |
| The Jungle Book (1996) | 1996 | Lyric Theatre, Belfast | Grey Brother/ White Hood |
| The Changing Room (1996) | 1996 | Duke of York's | Kendal |
| The Silver Tassie (1995) | 1995 | The Almeida Theatre | Teddy Foran |
| The Plough and the Stars (1994) | 1994 | Zellerbach Theatre | Jack |
| September Tide (1993) | 1993 | King's Head | Evan Davies |
| A Love Song For Ulster (1993) | 1993 | Tricycle Theatre | John/Boyd |
| Elegies for Angles, Punks, and Raging Queens (1992) | 1992 | King's Head | Paul |
| Philadelphia, Here I Come! (1992) | 1992 | King's Head; Wyndham | Gareth O'Donnell-Private |
| Pygmies in the Ruins (1991) | 1991 | Lyric; Royal Court | Committee and Foreman |
| All Souls Night (1991) | 1991 | Lyric Theatre, Belfast | Michael Quinn |
| Oliver Twist (1990) | 1990 | Lyric Theatre, Belfast | Multiple Roles |
| Over The Bridge (1990) | 1990 | Lyric Theatre, Belfast | Mob Leader |
| The Playboy of the Western World (1990) | 1990 | Lyric Theatre, Belfast | Christy Mahon |
| Judgement Day (1989) | 1989 | Old Red Lion | Travelling Salesman |
| The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists (1988) | 1988 | Sheffield Crucible | Frank Owen |
| Force and Hypocrisy (1986) | 1986 | Young Vic | Michael Connell |
| Rat In The Skull | Grove | Michael Roche |
Feature Films
| FEATURE FILM | YEAR | CHARACTER |
|---|---|---|
| Downton Abbey: A New Era (2022) (Film) | 2022 | John Bates |
| The Red Orchestra (2021) | 2021 | Narrator |
| Downton Abbey (2019) (Film) | 2019 | John Bates |
| Mary, Queen of Scots (2018) | 2018 | Earl of Lennox |
| Me Before You (2016) | 2016 | Bernard Clark |
| Unless (2016) | 2016 | Casper |
| Noble (2014) | 2014 | Gerry Shaw |
| A Vision: A Life Of WB Yeats (2013) | 2013 | Narrator |
| The Raven (2012) | 2012 | Reagan |
| Perrier’s Bounty (2009) | 2009 | Jerome |
| The Mark of Cain (2007) | 2007 | Davey Gulliver |
| Offside (2006) | 2006 | Duncan Miller |
| The Jacket (2005) | 2005 | Damon |
| Mapmaker (2001) | 2001 | Robert Bates |
| I Could Read the Sky (1999) | 1999 | Francie |
| The General (1998) | 1998 | UVF Leader |
| Soft Sand, Blue Sea (1998) | 1998 | Gerry |
| Tomorrow Never Dies (1997) | 1997 | Leading Seaman HMS Bedford |
| The Last Bus Home (1997) | 1997 | Steve Burkett |
| Ailsa (1994) | 1994 | Miles Butler |
Television Films
| TELEVISION FILM | YEAR | CHARACTER |
|---|---|---|
| Ayanda Benedict Oniwe: The Real McCoy (2008) | 2008 | Himself |
| The Mark of Cain | 2007 | Davey Gulliver |
| Damage (2007) | 2007 | Aidan Cahill |
| The Good Samaritan (2007) | 2007 | Lewis Farrell |
| Wedding Belles (2007) | 2007 | Father Henry |
| Perfect Parents (2006) | 2006 | Ed |
| Prime Suspect 7: The Final Act (2006) | 2006 | DCS Mitchell |
| Soundproof (2006) | 2006 | DI Dave Cox |
| Omagh (2004) | 2004 | Det. Sgt. John White |
| Amnesia (2004) | 2004 | D.C. Ian Reid |
| Who Kidnapped Shergar (2004) | 2004 | Narrator |
| Shutdown: The Story of the Ulster Workers Strike (2004) | 2004 | Narrator |
| Conspiracy (2001) | 2001 | SS Maj.Gen. Heinrich Müller |
| The Bombmaker (2001) | 2001 | George McEvoy |
| Fool’s Gold: The Story of the Brink’s-Mat Robbery (1992) | 1992 | Det. Sgt. Benwell |
Short Films
| SHORT FILM | YEAR | CHARACTER |
|---|---|---|
| Bare (2016) | 2016 | Micky |
| The Tea Break (2014) | 2014 | Bob |
| Warrior (2013) | 2013 | Paddy Conlon |
| Footballers (2013) | 2012 | Coach |
| Alice In The City (2007) | 2007 | Mr. Sinclair |
| White (2001) | 2001 | |
| Happy Birthday to Me (1998) | 1998 | Kenny |
| The Cull (1997) | 1997 | |
| The Kiss (1995) | 1995 | Intruder |
| The Loser (1990) | 1990 | Mike |
| London Calling (1990) | 1990 | Kevin Cahill |
| James Joyce Short Films | Narrator |
Television Series
| TELEVISION SERIES | YEAR | EPISODES | CHARACTER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finders Keepers (2024) | 2024 | 4 episodes | Denys Elland |
| Riches (2022) | 2022 | 6 episodes | Gideon |
| Requiem (2018) | 2018 | 6 episodes | Stephen Kendrick |
| Saving Lives At Sea (2016) | 2016 | 4 episodes | Narrator |
| 12 Monkeys (2015) | 2016 | 1 episode | Dr. Benjamin Kalman |
| Murdoch Mysteries (2015) | 2015 | 1 episode | Mr. Rankin |
| Spotless (2015) | 2015 | 10 episodes | Nelson Clay |
| Downton Abbey (2010) (TV Series) | 2010-2015 | 51 episodes | John Bates |
| Common Ground: Sunshine Simon (2013) | 2013 | 1 episode | DCI Cockburn |
| Starlings (2012) | 2012-2013 | 16 episodes | Terry Starling |
| Lark Rise to Candleford (2008) | 2008-2010 | 31 episodes | Robert Timmins |
| Blue Murder: Private Sins (2009) | 2009 | 2 episodes | Derek Jowell |
| Inspector George Gently: Gently in the Night (2009) | 2009 | 1 episode | Patrick Donovan |
| True Dare Kiss (2007) | 2007 | 6 episodes | Kaz Sweeney |
| The Commander: Blacklight (2006) | 2006 | 1 episode | Carl Dirkwood |
| The Ghost Squad: Heroes (2005) | 2005 | 1 episode | Sgt. Ralph Allan |
| Jericho (2005) | 2005 | 3 episodes | Bob Christie |
| Shameless (2005) | 2005 | 1 episode | Father Polish |
| North And South (2004) | 2004 | 4 episodes | Nicholas Higgins |
| Single (2003) | 2003 | 6 episodes | Paul Barton |
| Waking the Dead: Multistorey (2003) | 2003 | 2 episodes | Martin Corgan |
| Rockface (2002) | 2002-2003 | 14 episodes | Douglas McLanaghan |
| McCready and Daughter (2001) | 2001 | 6 episodes | Donal McCready |
| Inspector Lynley Mysteries: A Great Deliverance (2001) | 2001 | 1 episode | Richard Tey |
| Rebel Heart (2001) | 2001 | 4 episodes | Michael Collins |
| Paths To Freedom (2000) | 2000 | 6 episodes | Jeremy Fitzgerald |
| Thief Takers (1995) | 1996 | 16 episodes | D.I Bob 'Bingo' Tate |
| Silent Witness: Darkness Visible (1996) | 1996 | 2 episodes | Liam Slattery |
| Dangerfield: Victim of Rape (1995) | 1995 | 2 episodes | David Walsh |
| The Glass Virgin (1995) | 1995 | 3 episodes | Manuel Mendoza |
| The Bill: Radio Waves (1992) | 1992 | 1 episode | Chris Bailey |
Audio Works
| NAME | YEAR | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|
| RTE' Arena | 2022 | RTE' Arena, The Weir |
| Shining City Interview | 2021 | Interview with Gaby Roslin |
| Animal Instinct: Human Zoo (2017) | 2017 | Audible Audio Book |
| I, Robot | 2017 | BBC Radio Play |
| A Christmas Carol | 2016 | Audible Audio Book |
| Irish Jam | 2016 | Radio Interview, Anderson Shelter Productions/Emerald City |
| Amok | 2015 | Audible Audio Book |
| Hong Kong Noble Interview | 2015 | Noble |
| Corby Radio Interview from Singing for Lakelands | 2014 | Radio Interview |
| The child and Silence | 2014 | Tatterdemalion Blue Audio Book |
| Angel Star | 2013 | Tatterdemalion Blue Audio Book |
| Mojo excerpt | 2013 | From "Mojo" |
| Batman: Year Minus Two | 2013 | Graphic video |
| Rêverie Interview | 2012 | With Oliver Condy and Lucy Parham for BBC Magazine |
| Downton Abbey Interview | 2012 | With Joanne Froggatt via David Stephenson |
| From Fact to Fiction: Inside the Bonfire | 2010 | BBC Radio Play |
| Risen | 2009 | Video Game |
| Complete Shakespeare, Comedy of Errors | 2005 | Shakespeare Audio Book |
| The Language of Angels | 2005 | BBC Radio play |
| The Secret Cupboard | 2003 | BBC Radio play |
| The Dubliners, Little Cloud | 2000 | James Joyce Audio Book |
| The Weir | 1998 | Royal Court Production |
| This Lime Tree Bower | 1997 | BBC Radio play |
| Gracie | 1996 | BBC Radio play |
| Fuhrer | 1995 | BBC Radio play |
| Nora | 1994 | From "The Plough and the Stars" |
| Pygmies in the Ruins | 1992 | BBC Radio play |
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| Post Office | Video |
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| Visit Britain | Video |
| Visit Scotland | Audio |
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