John Lynch
Biography
John Lynch, born on December 26, 1961, is a talented Irish actor and author hailing from Northern Ireland. He garnered critical acclaim for his performance in the 1995 film "Angel Baby," earning the prestigious AFI (AACTA) Award for Best Actor. His filmography boasts a diverse range of roles, including significant appearances in "Cal" (1984), "The Secret Garden" (1993), and "In the Name of the Father" (1993). He further showcased his versatility with roles in "Sliding Doors" (1998), the acclaimed television series "The Fall" (2013–2016), "Medici" (2019), "The Head" (2020), and "The Banishing" (2021).
In addition to his acting career, Lynch is also an accomplished novelist. He has penned two novels: "Torn Water," released in 2005, and "Falling Out of Heaven," published in 2010. His literary contributions reflect his creative depth and storytelling ability, further enriching his artistic profile. With a career spanning decades, Lynch continues to captivate audiences both on screen and in print, solidifying his status as a multifaceted talent in the entertainment industry.
Filmography
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Cal
1984 • Cal
Black Death
2010 • Wolfstan
The Banishing
2021 • Malachi
Killing American Style
1988
Private Peaceful
2012 • Sergeant Hanley
Metropolitan
1990
Holy Water
2009 • Tom Gaffney
Lassie (2005)
2005 • Sam Carraclough
The Secret of Roan Inish
1994 • Tadhg
Ghosted
2011 • Jack
Princess Caraboo
1994
Scintilla
2014 • Powell
Alleycats
2016 • Redman
Hardware
1990 • Shades
The Secret Garden (1993)
1993 • Lord Archibald Craven
Boys from County Hell
2021 • George Bogue
Some Mother's Son
1996 • Bobby Sands
Sliding Doors
1998 • Gerry
Conspiracy of Silence
2003
Detour (2017)
2017 • Frank Malone
In the Name of the Father
1993 • Paul Hill
Pilgrimage (2017)
2017 • The Herbalist - Brother Ciaran