Kieran O'Brien
Actor · Since 1993
Kieran O'Brien is a working actor who has kept working through several turns of the industry. The career opened quietly, the way most long ones do. The career has been split between cinema and television rather than settled in either. The single most recognizable credit is 'Goal!', playing Hughie McGowan. Another entry worth naming is 'Holmes & Watson'.
Kieran O'Brien
Actor · Since 1993
16 Movies · 37 Series
Kieran O'Brien is a working actor who has kept working through several turns of the industry. The career opened quietly, the way most long ones do. The career has been split between cinema and television rather than settled in either. The single most recognizable credit is 'Goal!', playing Hughie McGowan. Another entry worth naming is 'Holmes & Watson'.
Movies
Plays Matt
9 Songs
2004
Plays Lestrade's PC Smalls
Holmes & Watson
2018
Plays Hughie McGowan
Goal!
2005
Plays Nathan
24 Hour Party People
2002
Plays Gary
A Cock and Bull Story
2005
Plays Hughie McGowan
Goal II: Living the Dream
2007
Plays Vain Man
The Banker
2004
Plays Jimmy Humphries
The Look of Love
2013
Plays Peter Wilkes, a Farrier
Peterloo
2018
Plays (segment "The Banker")
Heroes and Demons
2012
Plays Poster Vendor
Spike Island
2012
Plays The Boy
Bellman and True
1987
Plays Alex Thorne
Virtual Sexuality
1999
Plays Ben
The Following Year
2021
Plays Matt Banting
Monster Maker
1989
TV Shows
Plays Andy Grimshaw
Burn It
2003
Plays Constable Robert Clifton
Holby Blue
2007
Plays Mark Fitzgerald
Cracker
1993
Plays Lee Jones
Children's Ward
1989
Plays Thomas Bray
Glue
2014
Plays Stuart
The Family Pile
2023
Plays Ryan Flitch
Born to Run
1997
Plays Narrator
Trucking Heavy: Massive Moves
2025
Plays James Tartt
Ted Lasso
2020
Plays Eric Metcalfe
Messiah
2001
Plays Dez
Love Life
2012
Plays Phil Prentice
Prey
2014
Plays Sean
Silk
2011
Plays Pegla
Andor
2022
Plays Allen E. Vest
Band of Brothers
2001
Plays Mark Hopkin
Bloodlines
2005
Plays Actor
Jason and the Argonauts
2000
Plays Nutsack
Bluestone 42
2013
Plays Wafa
The Last Enemy
2008
Plays Woody
Years and Years
2019
Plays Terry Camerton
Blue Murder
2003
Plays Michael Jacobs
New Tricks
2004
Plays Trotter
Dramarama
1983
Plays Mr Harkness
A Thousand Blows
2025
Plays Al
Secret Diary of a Call Girl
2007
Plays Arthur Evans
Grantchester
2014
Plays Matt Banting
The Jim Henson Hour
1989
Plays Neil
Heartbeat
1992
Plays Davie Mackay
Life on Mars
2006
Plays Goran
Cuckoo
2012
Latest Trailers
Watch Trailer
Holmes & Watson
Full Filmography 53
Trucking Heavy: Massive Moves
Narrator · 5 episodes
2025–
A Thousand Blows
Mr Harkness
2025Season 1
The Family Pile
Stuart · 6 episodes
2023–
Andor
Pegla
2022–
The Following Year
Ben
2021
Ted Lasso
James Tartt
2020–
Years and Years
Woody
2019–
Chernobyl
Khodemchuck
2019Season 1
Cuckoo
Goran
2019Season 5
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Kieran O'Brien and where are they from?
Kieran O'Brien is 52 years old, born on November 23, 1973 in Oldham, Lancashire, England.
What are the most famous roles of Kieran O'Brien?
Kieran O'Brien is best known for roles in Goal!, Holmes & Watson, Goal II: Living the Dream.
How many movies has Kieran O'Brien been in?
Over a 39-year career (since 1987), Kieran O'Brien has appeared in 16 movies and 36 TV shows.
What was Kieran O'Brien's first movie?
The career of Kieran O'Brien began with Bellman and True (1987).
What is Kieran O'Brien's most recent movie or series?
Kieran O'Brien's most recent release is Trucking Heavy: Massive Moves, which premiered on July 24, 2025.
What TV shows has Kieran O'Brien appeared in?
On television, Kieran O'Brien has appeared in Chernobyl, Band of Brothers, Ted Lasso, Andor.
Kieran O'Brien
1973-11-23 · Oldham, Lancashire, England
Kieran O'Brien (born 23 November 1973) is an English actor. He is best known for his role as Andy Stevenson in season 3 of The Syndicate.