Daryl McCormack
Daryl McCormack (born 22 January 1993[1]) is an Irish actor. He is known for his roles in the RTÉ One soap opera Fair City (2015–2016), the BBC series Peaky Blinders (2019-2022), and the Apple TV+ series Bad Sisters (2022). His films include Pixie (2019) and Good Luck to You, Leo Grande (2022).
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| Born | 22 January 1993[1] |
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2015–present |
Early life and education
McCormack was born on 22 January 1993.[1] He is the son of an Irish mother, Theresa McCormack, and an African-American father, Alfred Thomas, from Baltimore.[2] His parents met one summer in California. His mother returned to Ireland upon getting pregnant and raised McCormack in Nenagh, County Tipperary. He maintains a good relationship with his paternal side.[3]
McCormack attended St. Joseph's CBS. He played basketball and participated in the Choral Society.[4][5] He went on to study at the Dublin Institute of Technology's Conservatory and the Gaiety School of Acting, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in drama 2014.[6][7][8][9]
Career
McCormack made his West End debut in 2018 as Brendan in The Lieutenant of Inishmore. He played Romeo in Romeo and Juliet and the title role in Othello. In his early career, he was almost cast in Star Wars: The Force Awakens.[10][2][11]
He was cast as Isaiah Jesus in the fifth season of Peaky Blinders in 2019.[6][7][12]
He plays the role of a sensitive sex worker, opposite Emma Thompson, in Sophie Hyde's 2022 film, Good Luck to You, Leo Grande.[13][14][15]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | The Randomer | Ray | |
| 2017 | Neon | Jason | Short film |
| 2018 | Inner Child | Finn | Short film |
| 2018 | Lady Black Eyes | Devon | Short film |
| 2019 | How to Fake a War | Matt | |
| 2019 | A Good Woman Is Hard to Find | PC Reeves | |
| 2019 | Pixie | Harland McKenna | |
| 2022 | Good Luck to You, Leo Grande | Leo Grande |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–2016 | Fair City | Pierce Devlin | 36 episodes |
| 2016 | Dawn | Ukkanaak | Television film |
| 2017 | Vikings | Young Man | Episode: "The Prisoner" |
| 2018 | Immortality | Pio | Miniseries |
| 2018 | A Very English Scandal | Luke Mackenzie | 1 episode |
| 2019 | Cleaning Up | Ryan | 1 episode |
| 2019-2022 | Peaky Blinders | Isaiah Jesus | 11 episodes |
| 2021 | The Wheel of Time | Aram | 3 episodes |
| 2022 | Bad Sisters | Matthew Claflin | 10 episodes |
Music videos
| Song | Year | Artist | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Half a Life" | 2018 | Roisin El Cherif |
Stage
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | The Grapes of Wrath | Casey | Project Arts Centre, Dublin |
| 2015 | Romeo and Juliet | Romeo | Gate Theatre, Dublin |
| Othello | Othello | Theatre Royal Waterford | |
| Enjoy | Project Arts Centre, Dublin | ||
| 2017 | “A Whisper Anywhere Else” | Garda | Peacock Stage, Abbey Theatre, Dublin |
| The Mouth of a Shark | The Complex, Dublin | ||
| 2018 | The Lieutenant of Inishmore | Brendan | Noël Coward Theatre, London |
| 2019 | Citysong | Abbey Theatre, Dublin |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2022 | British Independent Film Awards | Best Joint Lead Performance (shared with Emma Thompson) | Good Luck to You, Leo Grande | Nominated | [16] |
References
- ^ a b c Good Luck To You, Leo Grande Interview: Daryl McCormack | Searchlight Pictures (video). Hollywood Critics Association. 29 July 2022. Event occurs at 0:40. from the original on 14 August 2022. Retrieved 14 August 2022.
The film released on my birthday. I turned 29 on the 22nd of January, and that was the date of our Sundance premier, so it was all a bit surreal.
- ^ a b Milton, Stephen (29 November 2020). "Pixie offers Daryl McCormack a fairy tale beginning". The Sunday Times.
- ^ Harrington, Patrice (6 June 2021). ""We are very close now" – Tipperary's Daryl McCormack on getting intimate with Emma Thompson for a new film role". Independent.ie. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
- ^ "Big part for Nenagh actor Daryl". Nenagh Guardian. 5 March 2021. Retrieved 5 June 2021.
- ^ "Past pupil Daryl Mc Cormack stars in Season 5 of Peaky Blinders". St. Joseph’s C.B.S. Nenagh. 26 August 2019. Retrieved 5 June 2021.
- ^ a b Dillon, Niamh (22 August 2019). "First glimpse of Tipperary actor Daryl McCormack in new season of Peaky Blinders".
- ^ a b Dillon, Niamh (9 November 2018). "Tipperary actor Daryl McCormack added to cast of Bafta-winning Peaky Blinders". Tipperary Live.
- ^ "Daryl McCormack". Spotlight.
- ^ "Daryl McCormack". The Lisa Richards Agency.
- ^ "'If I got that role I don't think I'd be the person I am now' - Daryl McCormack talks Star Wars, Peaky Blinders and The Abbey". Independent.ie. 25 May 2019.
- ^ Butler, Laura (24 February 2014). "Irish actor Daryl McCormack has Star Wars hopes dashed...but JJ Abrams tips him as one to watch". Independent.ie.
- ^ Wells, Jonathan. "The young Peaky Blinders want a word". The Gentleman's Journal.
- ^ Hyde, Sophie (11 August 2022). "The Screen Show" (Audio). ABC Radio National (Interview). Interviewed by Di Rosso, Jason. Retrieved 15 August 2022.
- ^ "Emma Thompson stars in stripped back film Good Luck to you, Leo Grande" (Audio). ABC Radio National. 11 August 2022. Retrieved 15 August 2022.
- ^ "Emma Thompson Wants Women Of All Ages To Enjoy Sexual Pleasure In 'Good Luck To You, Leo Grande". Marie Claire. 20 June 2022. Retrieved 15 August 2022.
- ^ Ntim, Zac (4 November 2022). "British Independent Film Awards: 'Aftersun,' 'Blue Jean' & 'The Wonder' Lead Nominations". Deadline. Retrieved 4 November 2022.
External links
- Daryl McCormack at IMDb