Daryl McCormack
Biography
Daryl McCormack was born on 22 January 1993 in Nenagh, County Tipperary, Ireland. He is the son of Irish mother Theresa McCormack and Afro‑American father Alfred Thomas of Baltimore. McCormack is an Irish actor whose early television work includes a role in the RTÉ One soap opera Fair City from 2015 to 2016. He later appeared in the BBC series Peaky Blinders between 2019 and 2022 and starred in the Apple TV+ series Bad Sisters in 2022. His film credits feature the 2019 comedy Pixie and the 2022 drama Good Luck to You, Leo Grande. His career spans both screen and stage performances.
Career overview
Daryl McCormack was born on 22 January 1993 in Nenagh, County Tipperary, Ireland. He began his screen career with a role in the Irish soap opera Fair City, appearing on RTÉ One from 2015 to 2016. After establishing himself in domestic television, McCormack moved into international productions, joining the cast of the BBC drama Peaky Blinders, where he was featured from 2019 through 2022. In 2022 he expanded his television work to streaming platforms, playing a principal part in the Apple TV+ series Bad Sisters.
McCormack’s film work includes the 2019 comedy‑drama Pixie, in which he appeared alongside a cast of British and Irish actors. He continued to work in cinema with the 2022 release Good Luck to You, Leo Grande, a film that paired him with established talent in a contemporary narrative. Across both television and film, McCormack has demonstrated a range that spans soap opera, period crime drama, dark comedy, and modern feature film, marking him as a versatile presence in Irish and international screen acting.
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29 titles- On the Edge (2027) as Donnie (voice)
- Rogue Trooper (2026) as (voice)
- I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning (2026) as Conor
- Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (2025) as Cy Draven
- Anniversary (2025) as Rob Thompson
- Netflix Tudum 2025 (2025) as Self
- Twisters (2024) as Jeb
- The Woman in the Wall (2023) as Detective Colman Akande
- The Lesson (2023) as Liam Sommers
- Bad Sisters (2022) as Matt Claffin
- Good Luck to You, Leo Grande (2022) as Leo Grande
- The Wheel of Time (2021) as Aram
- Pixie (2020) as Harland McKenna
- How to Fake a War (2020) as Matt
- I Am... (2019) as David
- Cleaning Up (2019) as Ryan
- A Good Woman Is Hard to Find (2019) as PC Reeves
- A Very English Scandal (2018) as Luke Mackenzie
- Immortality (2018) as Pio
- Inner Child (2018) as Finn
- Lady Black Eyes (2018) as Devon
- Neon (2017) as Jason
- The Randomer (2016) as Ray
- Dawn (2016) as Ukkanaak
- Vikings (2013) as Young Arab Man
- Peaky Blinders (2013) as Isaiah Jesus
- Pride and Prejudice as Mr. Bingley
- Cry to Heaven
- Untitled Dakota Fanning Thriller Series as Kar
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Daryl McCormack best known for?
Daryl McCormack is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Rogue Trooper (2026), I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning (2026), Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (2025), Anniversary (2025).
When and where was Daryl McCormack born?
Daryl McCormack was born on January 22, 1993 in Nenagh, County Tipperary, Ireland.
How many credits does Daryl McCormack have?
Daryl McCormack has accumulated over 29 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2013 to 2027.
What is Daryl McCormack's background in cinema and television?
Daryl McCormack was born on 22 January 1993 in Nenagh, County Tipperary, Ireland. He is the son of Irish mother Theresa McCormack and Afro‑American father Alfred Thomas of Baltimore. McCormack is an Irish actor whose early television work includes a role in the RTÉ One soap opera Fair City from 2015 to 2016. He later a...