Seamus Davey-Fitzpatrick
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Seamus Davey-Fitzpatrick (born December 29, 1998) is an American
child actor
. His first film role was as Damien Thorn
in the 2006 remake of the thriller The Omen
.
, and has moved to East Stroudsburg in Pennsylvania. Seamus Davey-Fitzpatrick is of Irish
descent. His parents are James Hugh Fitzpatrick, an actor and model, and Marty Davey, an actress. He began acting in commercials for Marriott
and Flintstone Vitamin
s, and also briefly appeared in an episode of the television series Sex and the City
.
; co-star Julia Stiles
has commented that it was because the filmmakers thought "he was too young to understand it".
Davey-Fitzpatrick recently acted, along with his parents, in a local short film The Lottery, an eleven-minute adaptation of Shirley Jackson
's short story. In March 2007, he acted in a short film directed by Jonathan Budine
. He played the role of Will Winslow on Guiding Light
.
Seamus has also worked with Robert DeNiro in Everybody's Fine which was released in 2009. He can be see on the TV shows Law and Order
, Sex and the City
, Damage
, Black Donnellys
, Light Out, and Person Of Interest.
He is also currently staring in the movie HUGO, directed by Martin Scorsese, which is to be released this year
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
child actor
Child actor
The term child actor or child actress is generally applied to a child acting in motion pictures or television, but also to an adult who began his or her acting career as a child; to avoid confusion, the latter is also called a former child actor...
. His first film role was as Damien Thorn
Damien Thorn
Damien Thorn is the main fictional character and the main antagonist in The Omen series. He is the Antichrist and the son of the Devil. The character has been portrayed by Harvey Stephens, Jonathan Scott-Taylor, Sam Neill, and Seamus Davey-Fitzpatrick...
in the 2006 remake of the thriller The Omen
The Omen (2006 film)
The Omen is a 2006 remake of Richard Donner's The Omen of 1976 and a part of The Omen series. Directed by John Moore and written by David Seltzer, the film stars Liev Schreiber, Julia Stiles and Seamus Davey-Fitzpatrick...
.
Personal life
Davey-Fitzpatrick was born in New York CityNew York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
, and has moved to East Stroudsburg in Pennsylvania. Seamus Davey-Fitzpatrick is of Irish
Irish people
The Irish people are an ethnic group who originate in Ireland, an island in northwestern Europe. Ireland has been populated for around 9,000 years , with the Irish people's earliest ancestors recorded having legends of being descended from groups such as the Nemedians, Fomorians, Fir Bolg, Tuatha...
descent. His parents are James Hugh Fitzpatrick, an actor and model, and Marty Davey, an actress. He began acting in commercials for Marriott
Marriott International
Marriott International, Inc. is a worldwide operator and franchisor of a broad portfolio of hotels and related lodging facilities. Founded by J. Willard Marriott, the company is now led by son J.W. Marriott, Jr...
and Flintstone Vitamin
Vitamin
A vitamin is an organic compound required as a nutrient in tiny amounts by an organism. In other words, an organic chemical compound is called a vitamin when it cannot be synthesized in sufficient quantities by an organism, and must be obtained from the diet. Thus, the term is conditional both on...
s, and also briefly appeared in an episode of the television series Sex and the City
Sex and the City
Sex and the City is an American television comedy-drama series created by Darren Star and produced by HBO. Broadcast from 1998 until 2004, the original run of the show had a total of ninety-four episodes...
.
Career
During the filming of The Omen, Davey-Fitzpatrick was never told that his character was supposed to be the son of the DevilDevil
The Devil is believed in many religions and cultures to be a powerful, supernatural entity that is the personification of evil and the enemy of God and humankind. The nature of the role varies greatly...
; co-star Julia Stiles
Julia Stiles
Julia O'Hara Stiles is an American actress.After beginning her career in small parts in a New York City theatre troupe, she has moved on to leading roles in plays by writers as diverse as William Shakespeare and David Mamet...
has commented that it was because the filmmakers thought "he was too young to understand it".
Davey-Fitzpatrick recently acted, along with his parents, in a local short film The Lottery, an eleven-minute adaptation of Shirley Jackson
Shirley Jackson
Shirley Jackson was an American author. A popular writer in her time, her work has received increasing attention from literary critics in recent years...
's short story. In March 2007, he acted in a short film directed by Jonathan Budine
Jonathan Budine
Jonathan Budine is an American film director, producer and editor.A graduate of Kutztown University in Pennsylvania, Jonathan Budine spent the first part of his career working as a Director for multi-camera live events including Philadelphia Phillies Minor League baseball, syndicated Professional...
. He played the role of Will Winslow on Guiding Light
Guiding Light
Guiding Light is an American daytime television drama that is credited by the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest running drama in television and radio history, running from 1937 until 2009...
.
Seamus has also worked with Robert DeNiro in Everybody's Fine which was released in 2009. He can be see on the TV shows Law and Order
Law and Order
Law and Order may refer to:In politics:*Law and order , a term common in political debate and discussion, generally indicating support of a strict criminal justice system*Law and Order Offensive Party, a minor German political party...
, Sex and the City
Sex and the City
Sex and the City is an American television comedy-drama series created by Darren Star and produced by HBO. Broadcast from 1998 until 2004, the original run of the show had a total of ninety-four episodes...
, Damage
Damage
-General concepts:* Collateral damage, unintended damage caused during a military operation* Fire damage* Foreign object damage* Hydrogen damage, metal degradation processes due to interaction with hydrogen* Property damage, damage to public or private property...
, Black Donnellys
Black Donnellys
The Black Donnellys is the common nickname of the Donnelly family who emigrated from County Tipperary, Ireland, to Canada in about 1845–1846, and who participated in a notorious feud in Biddulph Township in Middlesex County, Ontario, which culminated in a massacre in which five family members were...
, Light Out, and Person Of Interest.
He is also currently staring in the movie HUGO, directed by Martin Scorsese, which is to be released this year
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | The Omen The Omen (2006 film) The Omen is a 2006 remake of Richard Donner's The Omen of 1976 and a part of The Omen series. Directed by John Moore and written by David Seltzer, the film stars Liev Schreiber, Julia Stiles and Seamus Davey-Fitzpatrick... |
Damien | |
| 2009 | Everybody's Fine | Young Robert |
External links
- Seamus Online Fansite