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Robert Sheehan

Known For
Acting
Born
January 7, 1988 in Portlaoise, County Laois, Ireland
Active Years
2003–2025 (23 Years)
Total Credits
51 credits in database
Acting Born Jan 7, 1988 Portlaoise, County Laois, Ireland 51 credits
51
Total Credits
2003–2025
23 Years Career Span
24
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Robert Sheehan is an Irish actor born on January 7, 1988, in Portlaoise, County Laois, Ireland. His father was a member of the Garda Síochána, the police force of the Republic of Ireland. Sheehan has an interest in music and learned to play the banjo, bodhrán, and spoons. He participated in the Fleadh Cheoil, an Irish music competition for children and teenagers. Sheehan's interest in acting began when his mother took him to an audition for the drama film "Song for a Raggy Boy." He won an acting part in the film. Sheehan is known for playing Klaus Hargreeves on Netflix's original series The Umbrella Academy. He has 49 known credits in acting.

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Career

Career overview

Robert Sheehan is an Irish actor born on 7 January 1988 in Portlaoise, County Laois, Ireland. He began his interest in performing music as a child, learning to play various instruments including the banjo, bodhrán, and spoons. Sheehan participated in the Fleadh Cheoil, an Irish music competition for children and teenagers.

Sheehan's interest in acting started when his mother took him to an audition for the drama film "Song for a Raggy Boy". He won an acting part in the film, marking the beginning of his acting career. As of the available information, Sheehan has accumulated 49 known credits in his acting career.

Sheehan is known for his role as Klaus Hargreeves in Netflix's original series The Umbrella Academy.

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Career timeline

Red Sonja
Hot Ones VersusStanding on the Shoulders of KittiesDid You Read About Erskine Fogarty?
The Last Bus
The Umbrella AcademyThe Song of Sway Lake
Mortal EnginesMuteBad Samaritan
GeniusGeostormThree Summers
Jet TrashJet Trash · ProducerThe Bigger PictureThe Bigger Picture · Producer
FortitudeMoonwalkersThe Messenger
The Road WithinAnita B.
The Mortal Instruments: City of BonesThe Exchange
Me and Mrs Jones
Season of the WitchKilling BonoThe BorrowersDemons Never DieVegas Baby!
Love/HateAccusedA Turtle's Tale: Sammy's AdventuresMisfits Christmas Special
MisfitsStorylandRed RidingCherrybombRed Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1974
Rock RivalsLowland FellSummer of the Flying Saucer
An Créatúr
Bel's BoysGhostwood
Young Blades
Foreign Exchange
The ClinicA Dublin Story

Full Filmography

51 titles

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Robert Sheehan best known for?

Robert Sheehan is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Red Sonja (2025), Hot Ones Versus (2024), Standing on the Shoulders of Kitties (2024), Moby Dick (2011).

When and where was Robert Sheehan born?

Robert Sheehan was born on January 7, 1988 in Portlaoise, County Laois, Ireland.

How many credits does Robert Sheehan have?

Robert Sheehan has accumulated over 51 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2003 to 2025.

What is Robert Sheehan's background in cinema and television?

Robert Sheehan is an Irish actor born on January 7, 1988, in Portlaoise, County Laois, Ireland. His father was a member of the Garda Síochána, the police force of the Republic of Ireland. Sheehan has an interest in music and learned to play the banjo, bodhrán, and spoons. He participated in the Fleadh Cheoil, an Irish ...

Robert Sheehan by the numbers

51credits
35films
16TV series
2003–2025active years

Age in their best-rated roles

  • Hot Ones Versus (2024) as Self — aged about 36
  • The Umbrella Academy (2019) as Klaus Hargreeves / Number Four — aged about 31
  • Accused (2010) as Stephen Cartwright — aged about 22
  • Misfits (2009) as Nathan Young — aged about 21
  • Genius (2017) as Carlos Casagemas — aged about 29
  • Love/Hate (2010) as Darren Tracey — aged about 22

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