Ruaidhri Conroy
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Rúaidhrí Conroy is an Irish actor.
Conroy was born in Dublin, Ireland, the son of actor Brendan Conroy. One of his first castings was as 'Tito' in the film Into the West
, for which he won a Young Artist Award
in the Outstanding Youth Actors in a Family Foreign Film category.
In 1998, Conroy received the Theatre World Award for his performance in Martin McDonagh
's play, The Cripple of Inishmaan
.
Conroy also appeared in another McDonagh film, the film "Six Shooter
", which won the Academy Award for Live Action Short Film
in 2006. Although invited to the 78th Academy Awards
, Conroy was unable to attend due to a "passport infringement" on arrival, resulting in his being returned home.
Conroy was born in Dublin, Ireland, the son of actor Brendan Conroy. One of his first castings was as 'Tito' in the film Into the West
Into the West (film)
Into the West is a 1992 Irish fantasy film about Irish Travellers, directed by Mike Newell and written by Jim Sheridan.The film has received several awards for Best Film, Best European Film, and Outstanding Family Foreign Film.-Synopsis:...
, for which he won a Young Artist Award
Young Artist Award
The Young Artist Award is an accolade bestowed by the Young Artist Foundation, a non-profit organization founded in 1978 to recognize and award excellence of youth performers, and to provide scholarships for young artists who may be physically and/or financially challenged.The Young Artist...
in the Outstanding Youth Actors in a Family Foreign Film category.
In 1998, Conroy received the Theatre World Award for his performance in Martin McDonagh
Martin McDonagh
Martin McDonagh is an Irish-British playwright, filmmaker, and screenwriter. Although he has lived in London his entire life, he is considered one of the most important living Irish playwrights.-Life:...
's play, The Cripple of Inishmaan
The Cripple of Inishmaan
The Cripple of Inishmaan is a dark comedy by Martin McDonagh who links the story to the real life filming of the documentary Man of Aran....
.
Conroy also appeared in another McDonagh film, the film "Six Shooter
Six Shooter (film)
Six Shooter is an Irish 2005 live action short film starring Brendan Gleeson and Rúaidhrí Conroy.-Plot:Donnelly's wife has just died in an accident and he goes home on a train afterwards. There he finds a seat by a kid and the two strike a conversation...
", which won the Academy Award for Live Action Short Film
Academy Award for Live Action Short Film
This name for the Academy Award for Live Action Short Film was introduced in 1974. For the three preceding years it was known as "Short Subjects, Live Action Films." The term "Short Subjects, Live Action Subjects" was used from 1957 until 1970. From 1936 until 1956 there were two separate...
in 2006. Although invited to the 78th Academy Awards
78th Academy Awards
The 78th Academy Awards honored the best films of 2005 and were held on March 5, 2006, at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, California. They were hosted by The Daily Show host Jon Stewart, with Tom Kane making his first appearance as the show's announcer...
, Conroy was unable to attend due to a "passport infringement" on arrival, resulting in his being returned home.
Film credits
- 1990 - Fools of Fortune - Little Edy
- 1991 - Hear My SongHear My SongHear My Song is a 1991 film, written by the actors Peter Chelsom and Adrian Dunbar , based on the story of Irish tenor Josef Locke...
- Grandson Ryan - 1992 - Into the WestInto the West (film)Into the West is a 1992 Irish fantasy film about Irish Travellers, directed by Mike Newell and written by Jim Sheridan.The film has received several awards for Best Film, Best European Film, and Outstanding Family Foreign Film.-Synopsis:...
- Tito - 1993 - Horse -- Michael Barry
- 1995 - Moondance - Dominic
- 1995 - Clockwork Mice - Conrad
- 1995 - Nothing Personal - Tommy
- 1996 - The VanThe Van (1996 film)The Van is a 1996 film, based on the novel by Roddy Doyle. Like The Snapper, it was directed by Stephen Frears. It was entered into the 1996 Cannes Film Festival.- Plot :...
- Kevin - 1997 - The Serpent's KissThe Serpent's KissThe Serpent's Kiss is a 1997 film directed by Philippe Rousselot. It is a story about a Dutch garden architect named Meneer Chrome who has been hired by a wealthy metalworker to create an extravagant garden. The film also stars Greta Scacchi and Richard E...
- Apprentice - 2000 - When the Sky Falls - Jamie Thornton
- 2002 - Hart's WarHart's WarHart's War is a 2002 film about a World War II prisoner of war based on the novel by John Katzenbach starring Bruce Willis, Colin Farrell, Terrence Howard and Marcel Iureş...
- Lisko - 2002 - Deathwatch - Chevasse
- 2005 - "Six ShooterSix Shooter (film)Six Shooter is an Irish 2005 live action short film starring Brendan Gleeson and Rúaidhrí Conroy.-Plot:Donnelly's wife has just died in an accident and he goes home on a train afterwards. There he finds a seat by a kid and the two strike a conversation...
" - The Kid
Television credits
- 1996 - Kavanagh QCKavanagh QCKavanagh QC is a British television series made by Carlton Television for ITV between 1995 and 2001. It has been shown on ITV3 as recently as August 2011; series 1–6 are available on Region 2 DVDs....
- Paul Warwick - 2007 - My Boy JackMy Boy Jack (film)My Boy Jack is a 2007 television drama based on David Haig's 1997 play of the same name. It was filmed in August 2007, with Haig as Rudyard Kipling and Daniel Radcliffe as John Kipling. It does not include act three of the play, which extended to the 1920s and 1930s. Instead it ends with Kipling...
- Guardsman McHugh - 2011 - Garrow's LawGarrow's LawGarrow's Law is a British period legal drama about the 18th-century lawyer William Garrow. The series debuted on 1 November 2009 on BBC One and BBC HD. A second series was announced on 7 July 2010 and aired from 14 November 2010...
- Ciaran Quinn
Theatre credits
- 1998 - Public Theatre, New York production of The Cripple of InishmaanThe Cripple of InishmaanThe Cripple of Inishmaan is a dark comedy by Martin McDonagh who links the story to the real life filming of the documentary Man of Aran....
- Billy (Lead) - 1997 - Royal National TheatreRoyal National TheatreThe Royal National Theatre in London is one of the United Kingdom's two most prominent publicly funded theatre companies, alongside the Royal Shakespeare Company...
production of The Cripple of InishmaanThe Cripple of InishmaanThe Cripple of Inishmaan is a dark comedy by Martin McDonagh who links the story to the real life filming of the documentary Man of Aran....
- Billy (Lead) - 1999 - DRUID Theatre Company (Irish Tour) production of The Country Boy - Lead
- 2000 - DRUID Theatre Company at Gaiety Theatre production of The Beauty Queen of LeenaneThe Beauty Queen of LeenaneThe Beauty Queen of Leenane is a 1996 black comedy by Irish playwright Martin McDonagh which was premiered by the Druid Theatre Company in Galway, Ireland...
- Ray - 2004 - ART NIAssociation of Regional Theatres Northern IrelandThe Association of Regional Theatres, Northern Ireland , founded in 2003, brings together five regional theatres in Northern Ireland to jointly develop productions touring Northern Ireland, and other theatres in the Republic of Ireland and England....
production of Philadelphia, Here I Come!Philadelphia Here I Come!Philadelphia, Here I Come! is a 1964 play by Irish dramatist Brian Friel. Set in the fictional town of Ballybeg, Co.Donegal, the play launched Friel onto the international stage.-Plot:...
- "Public" Gar
Awards
- 1993 - Young Artist AwardYoung Artist AwardThe Young Artist Award is an accolade bestowed by the Young Artist Foundation, a non-profit organization founded in 1978 to recognize and award excellence of youth performers, and to provide scholarships for young artists who may be physically and/or financially challenged.The Young Artist...
: Outstanding Youth Actors in a Family Foreign Film - 1998 - Theatre World AwardTheatre World AwardThe Theatre World Award, first awarded for the 1945-46 season, is an American honor presented annually to actors and actresses in recognition of an outstanding New York City stage debut performance, either on Broadway or off-Broadway.-History:...
External links
- Markham Froggatt Ltd. - Personal management company representing Ruaidhri Conroy.