Owen Roe
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- May 30, 1959 in Dublin, Ireland
- Active Years
- 1991–2026 (36 Years)
- Total Credits
- 35 credits in database
Biography
Owen Roe is a film, TV, and theatre actor from Ireland. He studied at the Oscar School of Acting and the Brendan Smith Academy in the late 1970s. Roe has had a prolific stage career, winning an Irish Theatre Award for playing Claudius in Hamlet and a Special Tribute Award at The Irish Times Theatre Awards 2019. He has also appeared in various TV shows, including Scarlett, The Ambassador, and Vikings, and has worked as a playwright and theatrical director. Born in Dublin, Ireland, Roe has had a long-standing career in the entertainment industry.
Career overview
Owen Roe is a prolific actor who has worked in film, television, and theatre. He studied at the Oscar School of Acting and the Brendan Smith Academy in the late 1970s. Roe has had a successful stage career, winning an Irish Theatre Award for his portrayal of Claudius in Hamlet. He also received a Special Tribute Award at The Irish Times Theatre Awards in 2019.
In addition to his stage work, Roe has appeared in numerous television shows, including Scarlett, The Ambassador, Ballykissangel, Rásaí na Gaillimhe, Penny Dreadful, Vikings, and Fair City. He has also worked in documentary television, playing the role of Oliver Cromwell in The History Channel Documentary "Cromwell: God's Executioner". Roe has been recognized for his contributions to the theatre, and has also worked as a playwright, with his play Fear of Feathers being staged at the Andrews Lane Theatre in 1991.
Owen Roe has had a long and varied career, with credits in film, television, and theatre. He has worked consistently over the years, earning awards and recognition for his performances. With 35 known credits to his name, Roe is a respected and accomplished actor in the Irish entertainment industry. His work spans a range of genres and mediums, demonstrating his versatility and talent as a performer.
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Full Filmography
35 titles- Finnegan's Foursome (2026)
- The Roots (2025) as Sebastian Quintana
- The Hardacres (2024) as Lord George Fitzherbert
- Dead and Buried (2024) as Jack Sullivan
- King Frankie (2024) as Aidan
- Der Irland-Krimi: Mond über Galway (2023) as Jonathan Carroll
- The Christmas Break (2023) as Calum Reilly
- Wickedly Evil (2023) as The Chief
- Abe's Story (2019) as Various Roles (voice)
- Pursuit (2015) as Mr. King
- Penny Dreadful (2014) as Colonel Brewster
- The Walshes (2014) as Martin
- Vikings (2013) as Count Odo
- The Ice Cream Girls (2013) as Jim
- Titanic: Blood and Steel (2012) as Sir Norman Hill
- Saving the Titanic (2012) as White Star Lawyer
- Sensation (2011) as Liam
- When Harvey Met Bob (2010) as Tony Powell
- Val Falvey, TD (2009) as Pat Daly
- Rásaí na Gaillimhe (2009) as Tommy Lacey
- Wide Open Spaces (2009) as Gerard Ring
- Alarm (2008) as Joe / Mossie
- The Shadow in the North (2007) as Bram Stoker
- Breakfast on Pluto (2005) as Dean
- Intermission (2003) as Mr. Henderson
- When the Sky Falls (2000)
- DDU: District Detective Unit (1999) as Det. Garda Paul Hyland
- Ulys (1998) as voice
- Soft Sand, Blue Sea (1998) as Joe
- Ballykissangel (1996) as Paul Dooley
- Michael Collins (1996) as Arthur Griffith
- Loving (1996) as Michael Mathewson
- Frankie Starlight (1995) as Senior Customs Officer
- Scarlett (1994) as Tim O'Hara
- The Treaty (1991) as George Gavan Duffy
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Owen Roe best known for?
Owen Roe is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Finnegan's Foursome (2026), Penny Dreadful (2014), Vikings (2013), The Decoy Bride (2011).
When and where was Owen Roe born?
Owen Roe was born on May 30, 1959 in Dublin, Ireland.
How many credits does Owen Roe have?
Owen Roe has accumulated over 35 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1991 to 2026.
What is Owen Roe's background in cinema and television?
Owen Roe is a film, TV, and theatre actor from Ireland. He studied at the Oscar School of Acting and the Brendan Smith Academy in the late 1970s. Roe has had a prolific stage career, winning an Irish Theatre Award for playing Claudius in Hamlet and a Special Tribute Award at The Irish Times Theatre Awards 2019. He has ...
Owen Roe by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Finnegan's Foursome (2026) — aged about 67
- Vikings (2013) as Count Odo — aged about 54
- Penny Dreadful (2014) as Colonel Brewster — aged about 55
- Saving the Titanic (2012) as White Star Lawyer — aged about 53
- Breakfast on Pluto (2005) as Dean — aged about 46
- Ballykissangel (1996) as Paul Dooley — aged about 37
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