Lalor Roddy Bio, Wiki
Lalor Roddy is an Actor known for appearing in many movies like “The Devil’s Doorway”, “Grabbers”, “Hunger”, and “That They May Face the Rising Sun”. Also, he is known for starring in “Séamus”, “Don’t Go”, “Float Like a Butterfly”, “Michael Inside”, “Rebellion”, “Today”, “I Am Belfast”, “Robot Overlords”, “The Light of My Eyes”, etc.
Lalor Roddy Age
Roddy is 70 years old as of 2024. He was born on November 20, 1954, in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Therefore, he celebrates his birthday every year on November 20.
Lalor Roddy Height/Measurements
Roddy stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 11 inches.
Lalor Roddy Career and Education
Roddy is a graduate of the University of Ulster, where he studied psychology. He worked as a psychologist in England before returning to Ireland at 33 years old to start a career in acting.
Movie Career
Though mainly a theatre actor in Ireland, Roddy is also known for his film and TV roles, with over 60 screen appearances. One of his most recognized roles is his short part as the assassin in “Game of Thrones”. In the year 2018, he starred in the short film “Séamus” (directed by Gursimran Sandhu).
Theatre Career
In the year 1988, Roddy co-founded the Tinderbox theatre company in Belfast with Stephen Wright and Tim Loane. They started by producing 2 Harold Pinter plays on a small budget of £75 each. In the year 1989, the company received a cheque from Samuel Beckett – it was seen as a major endorsement in Irish theatre. From the year 1989 to the year 2000, Tinderbox ran a yearly Festival of New Irish Playwriting – he focused on bold new works. The company aimed to challenge sectarian divisions during Northern Ireland’s Troubles by using theatre to bring people together. Roddy also served as a co-artistic director.
Roddy’s stage work in Belfast caught the eye of the Royal Shakespeare Company – this led to roles in “King Baby” and “Amphibians” – and a full season with the RSC in the year 1998. He also performed in “Observe the Sons of Ulster Marching Towards the Somme” and “In a Little World of Our Own” at Dublin’s Abbey Theatre. His role in the latter earned him the ESB/Irish Times Award for Best Supporting Actor. Both plays (exploring Northern Ireland’s complex history) helped build his reputation. In the year 2004, he was nominated for Best Actor at the ESB/Irish Times Theatre Awards for “The Weir”.
Roddy performed in Stuart Carolan’s controversial play “Defender of the Faith” in both the year 2004 and the year 2014. The story is set in the year 1986 on a remote farm in County Armagh – there an IRA-supporting family fears one of them may be a Crown informer. His performances received high praise from critics, with many considering him one of the top Irish actors of his time.
Lalor Roddy Net Worth
In Roddy’s career as an Actor, he has been able to accumulate a net worth ranging between $1 Million and $5 Million.
Lalor Roddy Parents and Siblings
Roddy grew up in Belfast, Northern Ireland. His mother was involved with the Lyric Theatre when it was just starting out. As a young man, he moved to the United States to play football. However, he has managed to keep his parents’ names private. Also, Roddy manages to keep information regarding whether or not he has any siblings away from the limelight. An update of his family information will be done when available.
Lalor Roddy Spouse
Roddy manages to keep information regarding whether or not he is in marriage private. An update of his marital status will be done when available. It is also not known if he has any children.
Lalor Roddy Books
Roddy has written 3 books;
- “Making Theatre in Northern Ireland: Through and Beyond the Troubles” (2006)
- “Insider Knowledge: The Evolution of Belfast’s Tinderbox Theater Company” (2014)
- “The Contemporary Ensemble: Interviews with Theatre-Makers” (2013)
Lalor Roddy Films
Other movies Roddy has appeared in are;
- Ripper Street
- The Good Man
- Dani’s Castle
- Cowboys and Dissidents
- Game of Thrones
- Jump
- Jack Taylor
- Mount Analogue
- Five Minutes of Heaven
- 10 Minute Tales
- Ditching
- Cherrybomb