Emmett J. Scanlan
🎂 Jan 31, 1979 (47)
Dublin, Ireland
Emmett J. Scanlan is an actor whose career stretches back to the 2000s. They are internationally recognised for their role in Guardians of the Galaxy as Head Riot Guard. Other notable titles in their filmography include A Working Man and Argylle. Their filmography spans 22 films and 27 TV productions across 20 years, working mainly across genres like drama, crime, action.
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Kin
2021
A.D. The Bible Continues
2015
The Fall
2013
The Tower
2021
MobLand
2025
Safe
2018
Fool Me Once
2024
A Woman of Substance
2026
How to Get to Heaven from Belfast
2026
Women on the Verge
2018
In the Flesh
2013
Gangs of London
2020
The Deceived
2020
The Teacher
2022
Butterfly
2018
Constantine
2014
Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands
2016
Krypton
2018
Treadstone
2019
Peaky Blinders
2013
Derry Girls
2018
No Offence
2015
Lore
2017
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In the Grey
Mick Dunne
2026
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A Woman of Substance
Adam Fairley
2026–
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How to Get to Heaven from Belfast
Owen
2026–
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MobLand
Paul
2025–
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A Working Man
Viper
2025
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The Jester from Transylvania
Michael Cunningham
2024
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Strangers
Tony
2024
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Argylle
Handsome Man
2024
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Fool Me Once
Shane Tessier
2024–
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Emmett J. Scanlan?
Emmett J. Scanlan is 47 years old, born on January 31, 1979 in Dublin, Ireland.
Where is Emmett J. Scanlan from?
Emmett J. Scanlan was born in Dublin, Ireland.
What are the most famous roles of Emmett J. Scanlan?
Emmett J. Scanlan is best known as an actor for Guardians of the Galaxy, A Working Man, Argylle.
How many movies has Emmett J. Scanlan been in?
Emmett J. Scanlan has appeared in 22 movies and 26 TV shows.
What was Emmett J. Scanlan's first movie?
Emmett J. Scanlan's first credited film was Studs (2006).
What is Emmett J. Scanlan's most recent movie?
Emmett J. Scanlan's most recent movie is In the Grey (2026).
What are Emmett J. Scanlan's best movies?
Emmett J. Scanlan's most acclaimed films include: Guardians of the Galaxy (2014), A Working Man (2025), Argylle (2024), In the Grey (2026), Here Are the Young Men (2021).
What TV shows has Emmett J. Scanlan appeared in?
Emmett J. Scanlan is known for TV work including: Peaky Blinders, Constantine, The Fall, MobLand.
How long has Emmett J. Scanlan been working in film?
Emmett J. Scanlan has been active since 2006 — a career spanning 20 years.
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.