Patrick O'Kane
Biography
Patrick O'Kane is an Irish actor born on December 1, 1965, in Belfast, Northern Ireland. He has been a part of the companies of the Royal National Theatre and the Royal Exchange Theatre in Manchester. His stage career also includes appearances in London's West End and at the Abbey Theatre in Dublin, alongside extensive work in movies and television. He won a Nesta Fellowship in 2005 and released the book Actor's Voices, a series of conversations with modern actors, published by Oberon Press in 2012. On television, he appeared in season 2 of the HBO series Game of Thrones, playing the new face of Jaqen H'ghar.
Career overview
Patrick O'Kane is an Irish actor who was born on December 1, 1965, in Belfast, Northern Ireland. He has built an extensive stage career, having been part of the companies of the Royal National Theatre and the Royal Exchange Theatre in Manchester. His theatrical work also includes appearances in London's West End and at the Abbey Theatre in Dublin. In addition to his extensive stage credits, O'Kane has appeared in movies and on television in many parts.
Beyond his performance work, O'Kane won a Nesta Fellowship in 2005. He is also the author of a book titled Actor's Voices, which features a series of conversations with modern actors and was published by Oberon Press in 2012.
Within television, O'Kane appeared in season two of the HBO series Game of Thrones, in which he played the new face of the character Jaqen H'ghar. Across his career in film, television, and theatre, he has accumulated numerous known acting credits.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
34 titles- Steal (2026) as Superintendent Duff Nichols
- Mordlichter – Tod auf den Färöer Inseln (2025) as Brandur
- The Day of the Jackal (2024) as Larry Stoke
- Hawks (2023) as Woodgate
- Limbo (2019) as Brendan
- Come Home (2018) as Garry Coyle
- National Theatre Live: Macbeth (2018) as Macduff
- Female Human Animal (2018) as Detective
- Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017) as Hux's First Order Officer
- Brilliance (2016) as Josh
- Antigone at the Barbican (2015) as Kreon
- Jamaica Inn (2014) as Legassik
- The Fall (2013) as Charles Chandler
- Breakthrough (2013) as Gideon Lowry
- Good Vibrations (2012) as Hatchet
- Game of Thrones (2011) as Jaqen's Disguise
- Vera (2011) as Terry Manttan
- The Borgias (2011) as Francesco Gonzaga
- Perkins' 14 (2009) as Dwayne Hopper
- Doctor Who (2005) as Ashad
- If... (2004)
- Exorcist: The Beginning (2004) as Bession
- Octane (2003) as Trucker
- Stealing Rembrandt (2003) as Nigel
- Holy Cross (2003) as Peter Norton
- Wire in the Blood (2002) as Peter Vancliff
- As the Beast Sleeps (2002) as Freddie
- Waking the Dead (2001) as Greg Murphy
- Perdie (1999) as Dad
- Sunset Heights (1999) as Friday Knight
- In the Red (1998) as Andrew James
- Safe And Sound (1996) as Sean
- Pie in the Sky (1994) as Rick
- A Safe House (1990) as Paul Hill
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Patrick O'Kane best known for?
Patrick O'Kane is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Steal (2026), The Day of the Jackal (2024), Lucky Lady (1975), Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017).
When and where was Patrick O'Kane born?
Patrick O'Kane was born on December 1, 1965 in Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK.
How many credits does Patrick O'Kane have?
Patrick O'Kane has accumulated over 34 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1990 to 2026.
What is Patrick O'Kane's background in cinema and television?
Patrick O'Kane is an Irish actor born on December 1, 1965, in Belfast, Northern Ireland. He has been a part of the companies of the Royal National Theatre and the Royal Exchange Theatre in Manchester. His stage career also includes appearances in London's West End and at the Abbey Theatre in Dublin, alongside extensive...