Stephen Kennedy
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- June 17, 1970 in Northern Ireland, UK
- Active Years
- 1986–2024 (39 Years)
- Total Credits
- 16 credits in database
Biography
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Name: Stephen Kennedy.
Profession: Actor.
Origin: Northern Irish, from County Tyrone.
Birth Date: June 17, 1970.
Birth Place: Northern Ireland, UK.
Education: St. Colman's High School, Strabane.
Known for: Role as Ian Craig in the BBC Radio 4 series The Archers.
Stage Credits: Tamburlaine (2005), The Birthday Party (2006), The Agent.
Film/TV Credits: Notes on a Scandal (2006), The Hanging Gale (1995), Private Peaceful (2012).
Other details: Interest in hip hop culture, breakdancer with Kevin 'Fangs' McCosker and Mark Tinney. Encouraged by teacher Leo McBride.
Stephen Kennedy is a Northern Irish actor from County Tyrone, born on June 17, 1970, in Northern Ireland, UK. He was educated at St. Colman's High School in Strabane, where he was encouraged to pursue drama by his teacher, Leo McBride. Kennedy is known for his role as Ian Craig in the BBC Radio 4 series The Archers. His acting credits include the films Notes on a Scandal (2006), The Hanging Gale (1995), and Private Peaceful (2012). He has also appeared on stage in productions such as Tamburlaine (2005), The Birthday Party (2006), and The Agent. Additionally, he had an interest in hip hop culture and was a breakdancer with Mark Tinney and Kevin 'Fangs' McCosker.
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Career overview
Stephen Kennedy is a Northern Irish actor who was born in County Tyrone on June 17, 1970. He was educated at St. Colman's High School in Strabane, where he was encouraged to pursue drama by his teacher Leo McBride. In his youth, he also had a keen interest in hip hop culture and worked as a breakdancer with Kevin Fangs McCosker and Mark Tinney.
He is perhaps best known for his role as Ian Craig in the BBC Radio 4 series The Archers. In addition to his radio work, Kennedy has built a diverse screen acting career spanning television and film. His known film and television credits include appearances in the 1995 production The Hanging Gale, the 2006 film Notes on a Scandal, and the 2012 film Private Peaceful. Across his career, he has accumulated sixteen known acting credits on the Movie Database.
Alongside his work in film and television, Kennedy has also performed on stage. His theatre credits include appearances in stage productions such as Tamburlaine in 2005 and The Birthday Party in 2006.
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Full Filmography
16 titles- National Theatre Live: London Tide (2024) as Reg Wilfer
- The Nan Movie (2022) as Security Guard
- The Vote (2015) as Stuart Coghlan
- Father Brown (2013) as Stan Hoskens
- Private Peaceful (2012) as James Peaceful
- The Agent (2009) as Stephen Parker
- Notes on a Scandal (2006) as Mr. Connolly
- Making Waves (2004) as Lt Cdr James Maguire
- Parent's Night (2001) as Colin
- The Vice (1999) as David Price
- Shockers (1999) as Colin
- The Hanging Gale (1995) as Martin
- The Hanging Gale (1995) as Martin Sweeney
- The Snapper (1993) as Supermarket Trainee Manager
- A Touch of Frost (1992) as Andy Heal
- Casualty (1986) as Adam King
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Stephen Kennedy best known for?
Stephen Kennedy is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Father Brown (2013), Private Peaceful (2012), Notes on a Scandal (2006), The Vice (1999).
When and where was Stephen Kennedy born?
Stephen Kennedy was born on June 17, 1970 in Northern Ireland, UK.
How many credits does Stephen Kennedy have?
Stephen Kennedy has accumulated over 16 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1986 to 2024.
What is Stephen Kennedy's background in cinema and television?
Subject: Stephen Kennedy (Actor). Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use ONLY provided facts. No inventions. No markdown (no asterisks, no headings, no bullets). Plain text only. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Word count target: 90-130 words. Name: Stephen Kennedy. Profession: Actor. Origin:...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Father Brown (2013) as Stan Hoskens — aged about 43
- A Touch of Frost (1992) as Andy Heal — aged about 22
- Notes on a Scandal (2006) as Mr. Connolly — aged about 36
- Private Peaceful (2012) as James Peaceful — aged about 42
- The Snapper (1993) as Supermarket Trainee Manager — aged about 23
- Casualty (1986) as Adam King — aged about 16
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