Emmett J. Scanlan
Emmett J. Scanlan is an Irish actor born in Dublin who first found fame on the British soap opera 'Hollyoaks'. He went on to appear in a supporting role in 'Guardians of the Galaxy' and had a recurring part as the boxer Billy Grade on 'Peaky Blinders'. Scanlan has continued building a career across British television drama, including roles in 'The Fall' and recent action films such as 'Argylle'. He remains best known to audiences for his work in UK soap and crime drama.
Emmett J. Scanlan
18 Movies
23 Series
Emmett J. Scanlan is an Irish actor born in Dublin who first found fame on the British soap opera 'Hollyoaks'. He went on to appear in a supporting role in 'Guardians of the Galaxy' and had a recurring part as the boxer Billy Grade on 'Peaky Blinders'. Scanlan has continued building a career across British television drama, including roles in 'The Fall' and recent action films such as 'Argylle'. He remains best known to audiences for his work in UK soap and crime drama.
Movies
Plays Mick Dunne
In the Grey
2026
Plays Viper
A Working Man
2025
Plays Handsome Man
Argylle
2024
Plays David
Lapwing
2021
Plays Tony
Strangers
2024
Plays Homeless Man
Here Are the Young Men
2021
Plays Connor Moran
Breakdown
2016
Plays Jacko
Savage
2009
Producer
Plays Hughie
The Inside
2012
Plays Luigi
Colour from the Dark
2008
Plays Guy
Lapse
2010
Plays Jake
Studs
2006
Plays Charlie Casanova
Charlie Casanova
2010
TV Shows
Plays Jimmy Kinsella
Kin
2021
Plays Saul
A.D. The Bible Continues
2015
Plays Glenn Martin
The Fall
2013
Plays DI Kieran Shaw
The Tower
2021
Plays Paul
MobLand
2025
Plays Josh Mason
Safe
2018
Plays Shane Tessier
Fool Me Once
2024
Plays Adam Fairley
A Woman of Substance
2026
Plays Owen
How to Get to Heaven from Belfast
2026
Plays Kieran
Women on the Verge
2018
Plays Simon Monroe
In the Flesh
2013
Plays Jack O'Doherty
Gangs of London
2020
Plays Michael
The Deceived
2020
Plays Tim Oxley
The Teacher
2022
Plays Stephen Duffy
Butterfly
2018
Plays Jim Corrigan
Constantine
2014
Plays Skellan
Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands
2016
Plays Lobo
Krypton
2018
Plays Spencer
Treadstone
2019
Plays Billy Grade
Peaky Blinders
2013
Plays Madstab
Derry Girls
2018
Plays Andrew Curtis
No Offence
2015
Plays William Burke
Lore
2017
Latest Trailers
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In the Grey
Full Filmography
In the Grey
Mick Dunne
2026
Film
A Woman of Substance
Adam Fairley · 8 episodes
2026–
TV
How to Get to Heaven from Belfast
Owen · 8 episodes
2026–
TV
Gangs of London
Jack O'Doherty · 5 episodes
2020–2025
TV
MobLand
Paul · 9 episodes
2025–
TV
A Working Man
Viper
2025
Film
Fool Me Once
Shane Tessier · 8 episodes
2024
TV
The Jester from Transylvania
Michael Cunningham
2024
Film
Strangers
Tony
2024
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Emmett J. Scanlan and where are they from?
Emmett J. Scanlan is 47 years old, born on January 31, 1979 in Dublin, Ireland.
What are the most famous roles of Emmett J. Scanlan?
Emmett J. Scanlan is best known for roles in Guardians of the Galaxy, A Working Man, Argylle.
How many movies has Emmett J. Scanlan been in?
Over a 20-year career (since 2006), Emmett J. Scanlan has appeared in 18 movies and 23 TV shows.
What was Emmett J. Scanlan's first movie?
The career of Emmett J. Scanlan began with Studs (2006).
What is Emmett J. Scanlan's most recent movie or series?
Emmett J. Scanlan's most recent release is In the Grey, which premiered on May 13, 2026.
What TV shows has Emmett J. Scanlan appeared in?
On television, Emmett J. Scanlan has appeared in Peaky Blinders, Constantine, The Fall, MobLand.
Emmett J. Scanlan
1979-01-31 · Dublin, Ireland
Emmett J. Scanlan is an Irish actor from Dublin. He is best known for playing the villain Brendan Brady in Hollyoaks. He is currently filming BBC2 drama The Fall in 2013-2014 and hitman movie Breakdown in which he appears alongside Craig Fairbrass, James Cosmo, Bruce Payne, Olivia Grant and Tamer Hassan. Scanlan recently finished filming BBC3 In The Flesh Series 2, and Guardians of the Galaxy.