Stephen Rea
Known for
The melancholic face of Irish cinema, Stephen Rea is a Belfast actor forged in the theater who achieved international projection with Neil Jordan's 'The Crying Game', a role that earned him an Oscar nomination for Best Actor. Born in 1946, he maintained a fruitful collaboration with Jordan in titles such as 'Michael Collins', 'Interview with the Vampire' and 'Breakfast on Pluto'. His restrained presence and deep voice have made him ideal for tormented characters of ambiguous morality. A co-founder of the Field Day company, he has always combined film with a strong theatrical commitment.
Stephen Rea
75 Movies
27 Series
The melancholic face of Irish cinema, Stephen Rea is a Belfast actor forged in the theater who achieved international projection with Neil Jordan's 'The Crying Game', a role that earned him an Oscar nomination for Best Actor. Born in 1946, he maintained a fruitful collaboration with Jordan in titles such as 'Michael Collins', 'Interview with the Vampire' and 'Breakfast on Pluto'. His restrained presence and deep voice have made him ideal for tormented characters of ambiguous morality. A co-founder of the Field Day company, he has always combined film with a strong theatrical commitment.
Movies
Plays Finch
V for Vendetta
2006
Plays Santiago
Interview with the Vampire
1994
Plays Dr. Jacob Lane
Underworld: Awakening
2012
Plays Father Costigan
The Reaping
2007
Plays Brian Cody
Greta
2019
Plays Lt. Viktor Burakov
Citizen X
1995
Plays Bertie
Breakfast on Pluto
2005
Plays Conneely
Black '47
2018
Plays Fergus
The Crying Game
1992
Plays Milo O'Brannigan
Prêt-à-Porter
1994
Plays Doc
Werewolf: The Beast Among Us
2012
Plays Cardinal Richelieu
The Musketeer
2001
Plays Frank Dunne
The Miracle Club
2023
Plays Ned Broy
Michael Collins
1996
Plays Gabriel Callaghan
Until Death
2007
Plays Henry Miles
The End of the Affair
1999
Plays Ray, the Governor
Fever Pitch
1997
Plays Alistair
FearDotCom
2002
Plays Patsy
Life Is Sweet
1991
Plays Gutch
Princess Caraboo
1994
Plays Young Groom
The Company of Wolves
1984
Plays Doctor Newman
The I Inside
2004
Plays Doctor Silverman
In Dreams
1999
Plays Tony Costello
Still Crazy
1998
Plays Priest
Ondine
2010
Plays Michael Beattie
Evelyn
2002
Plays Jordan
Out of the Dark
2014
Plays Dr. Arlo Penner
Control
2004
Plays Dinny
Listen
Plays Mackinley
Blackthorn
2011
Plays Francis
River Queen
2005
Plays Cypher
Double Tap
1997
Plays Da Brady
The Butcher Boy
1998
Plays Dr. Figure
On the Edge
2001
Plays Noel Riordan
Angie
1994
Plays Tom Bardo
Stuck
2007
Plays Timothy Broom
The Doctor and the Devils
1985
Plays Anawalt
The Heavy
2010
Plays Dr. Barrie
Sixty Six
2006
Plays McCaran
The Good Shepherd
2004
Plays Martin
Nothing Personal
2009
Plays Colm
Tara Road
2005
Plays Connie Fitzpatrick
Guinevere
1999
Plays Villager
Cry of the Banshee
1970
Plays McGahey
Asylum
2013
Plays Cab Driver
The Last of the High Kings
1996
Plays Walter
Tasting Menu
2013
Plays Dr. Hill
The Curse of Styria
2014
Plays Tyrell
Caleb Williams
1980
Plays Barney Garvey
Proud
2004
TV Shows
Plays Inspector Bucket
Dickensian
2015
Plays Carter Brandon
I Didn't Know You Cared
1975
Plays Hugh Hayden-Hoyle
The Honourable Woman
2014
Plays Professor James Alderman
Prime Target
2025
Plays Martin Killane
The Stranger
2020
Plays Colin Garrity
Not with a Bang
1990
Plays Gatehouse
The Shadow Line
2011
Plays Vassily Kuragin
War and Peace
2016
Plays Conran Letts
Utopia
2013
Plays Augustine Flynn
Father & Son
2009
Plays Tyrell
Caleb Williams
1980
Plays Sheriff Robert Marshall
The English
2022
Plays Mark
Flesh and Blood
2020
Plays Melchior
Thanksgiving
2019
Plays Alexander Pope
Counterpart
2017
Plays Frank Warren
Boon
1986
Plays Roddy Allan
Minder
1979
Plays Arden Buckley
Thriller
1973
Plays Ejlert Lovborg
Performance
1991
Plays Shay
Play for Today
1970
Plays Reporter
Days of Hope
1975
Plays General Tim Cross
10 Days to War
2008
Plays Frankie
Screen Two
1985
Plays Pellin
The Professionals
1977
Plays Konstantin Treplev
BBC Play of the Month
1965
Plays Pavel Hollar
BBC2 Play of the Week
1977
Plays Major Frayne
The Moonstone
1972
Latest Trailers
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Full Filmography
You'll Never Believe Who's Dead
Charlie Bann
2026
Film
Prime Target
Professor James Alderman · 8 episodes
2025–
TV
The Miracle Club
Frank Dunne
2023
Film
The English
Sheriff Robert Marshall · 4 episodes
2022–
TV
Nightride
Joe (voice)
2022
Film
Flesh and Blood
Mark · 4 episodes
2020–
TV
The Stranger
Martin Killane · 8 episodes
2020–
TV
Cyprus Avenue
Eric Miller
2019
Film
Greta
Brian Cody
2019
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Stephen Rea and where are they from?
Stephen Rea is 79 years old, born on October 31, 1946 in Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK.
What are the most famous roles of Stephen Rea?
Stephen Rea is best known for roles in V for Vendetta, Interview with the Vampire, Underworld: Awakening.
How many movies has Stephen Rea been in?
Over a 56-year career (since 1970), Stephen Rea has appeared in 75 movies and 27 TV shows.
What was Stephen Rea's first movie?
The career of Stephen Rea began with Cry of the Banshee (1970).
What is Stephen Rea's most recent movie or series?
Stephen Rea's most recent release is You'll Never Believe Who's Dead, which premiered on July 10, 2026.
What TV shows has Stephen Rea appeared in?
On television, Stephen Rea has appeared in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Utopia, The Stranger, Saturday Night Live.
Stephen Rea
1946-10-31 · Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK
Stephen Rea (born 31 October 1946) is an Irish film and stage actor. Rea has appeared in a number of high profile films, both Irish and international, such as V for Vendetta, Michael Collins, Interview with the Vampire and Breakfast on Pluto. Rea was nominated for an Academy Award for his lead performance as Fergus in the 1992 film The Crying Game.