Michael McElhatton
Actor · Since 2001
Known for
Michael McElhatton is an Irish actor who played Roose Bolton in 'Game of Thrones', the northern lord whose quiet manner made the Red Wedding land harder. He has worked widely in Irish film and television, including 'The Fall', 'Chernobyl' and 'Blood', and co-wrote and starred in the comedy 'Paths to Freedom'.
Michael McElhatton
Actor · Since 2001
42 Movies · 16 Series
Michael McElhatton is an Irish actor who played Roose Bolton in 'Game of Thrones', the northern lord whose quiet manner made the Red Wedding land harder. He has worked widely in Irish film and television, including 'The Fall', 'Chernobyl' and 'Blood', and co-wrote and starred in the comedy 'Paths to Freedom'.
Movies
Plays Black Clad Alpha
Justice League
2017
Plays Black Clad Alpha
Zack Snyder's Justice League
2021
Plays Jack's Eye
King Arthur: Legend of the Sword
2017
Plays Bernard de Latour
The Last Duel
2021
Plays Sheriff Sheldon
The Autopsy of Jane Doe
2016
Plays Jim Kavanagh
The Foreigner
2017
Plays Liam Hughes
Shadow Dancer
2012
Plays Matt Quinn
Mammal
2016
Plays Jafet Lindeberg
Togo
2019
Plays Jerzyk
The Zookeeper's Wife
2017
Plays General McEntee
The Siege of Jadotville
2016
Plays Laurence (voice)
Norm of the North
2016
Plays Mr. Moore
Albert Nobbs
2011
Plays Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Agatha and the Truth of Murder
2018
Plays Walter Curly
Handsome Devil
2017
Plays Robbie
Fifty Dead Men Walking
2008
Plays Colm Donnelly
The Hallow
2015
Plays Mechanic
Mickybo and Me
2005
Plays Sam
Intermission
2003
Plays Leo Amery MP
My Boy Jack
2007
Plays Robert
Blow Dry
2001
Plays Martin (voice)
Adam & Paul
2004
Plays Frank Delaney
The Last Right
2019
Plays Ivan
Perrier's Bounty
2010
Plays Felix (voice)
Captain Morten and the Spider Queen
2018
Plays James Clarke
Death of a Superhero
2011
Plays Frank
Parked
2010
Plays Ward
The Winter Lake
2020
Plays Lieutenant
Arracht
2021
Plays Black Knight
The Legend of Longwood
2014
Plays Jock
The Actors
2003
Plays Johnner Doyle
I Went Down
1997
Plays Detective Sergeant Hogan
Crush Proof
1998
Plays Dr. Alex Loden
The Tiger's Tail
2006
Plays John Traynor
Saltwater
2000
Writer
Plays Rats
Spin the Bottle
2003
Plays Pat Lynch
Pentecost
2010
TV Shows
Plays Roose Bolton
Game of Thrones
2011
Plays Philipp Lenard
Genius
2017
Plays Jean de Merteuil
Dangerous Liaisons
2022
Plays John Potter
House of Guinness
2025
Plays Finbar
The Dry
2022
Plays CC Ronald Gregory
The Long Shadow
2023
Plays Albert Hatton
Titanic: Blood and Steel
2012
Plays Bill Tuttle
Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan
2018
Plays Dr. Markoe
The Alienist
2018
Plays Prosecutor Andrei Stepashin
Chernobyl
2019
Plays Cathal Brugha
Rebel Heart
2001
Plays Rob Breedlove
The Fall
2013
Plays Brian
The Ice Cream Girls
2013
Plays John Hawkins
New Worlds
2014
Plays Tam al'Thor
The Wheel of Time
2021
Plays Ghost of Christmas Present
Killinaskully
2003
Latest Trailers
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The Death Notice of Eamonn McCarty
Eamonn McCarty
2026
House of Guinness
John Potter · 8 episodes
2025–
The Dry
Finbar
2024Season 2
The Ghastly Ghoul
Orson
2023
The Long Shadow
CC Ronald Gregory · 7 episodes
2023–
Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan
Bill Tuttle
2023Season 4
Dangerous Liaisons
Jean de Merteuil · 8 episodes
2022–
The Wheel of Time
Tam al'Thor
2021–
Arracht
Lieutenant
2021
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Michael McElhatton and where are they from?
Michael McElhatton is 63 years old, born on September 12, 1963 in Terenure, Dublin, Ireland.
What are the most famous roles of Michael McElhatton?
Michael McElhatton is best known for roles in Justice League, Zack Snyder's Justice League, King Arthur: Legend of the Sword.
How many movies has Michael McElhatton been in?
Over a 30-year career (since 1996), Michael McElhatton has appeared in 42 movies and 16 TV shows.
What was Michael McElhatton's first movie?
The career of Michael McElhatton began with November Afternoon (1996).
What is Michael McElhatton's most recent movie or series?
Michael McElhatton's most recent release is The Death Notice of Eamonn McCarty, which premiered on October 11, 2026.
What TV shows has Michael McElhatton appeared in?
On television, Michael McElhatton has appeared in Game of Thrones, Chernobyl, The Wheel of Time, Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan.
Michael McElhatton
1963-09-12 · Terenure, Dublin, Ireland
Michael McElhatton (born 12 September 1963) is an Irish actor and writer. He is best known for playing the role of Roose Bolton in the HBO series Game of Thrones. He joined the series as a guest star in the second season, and continued to play this role until the sixth season, promoted to a regular cast member from the fifth season onwards.