Niall Wright

Niall Wright (born 26 July 1991) is an Irish actor. He trained as a child at the Gwyneth Murdock School of Drama and studied professionally at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. He also studied a business degree at University College Dublin.

Niall Wright
Born (1991-07-26) 26 July 1991
Belfast, Northern Ireland
Alma materBristol Old Vic Theatre School
OccupationActor
Years active2004–present

Wright made his debut at The Abbey Theatre, Dublin in 2015 playing the role of Joseph Swane in By The Bog Of Cats.[1]

From 2013 to 2015, he portrayed one of the main characters on the CBBC show Dani's Castle.[2][3]

In April 2017, he appeared in Jez Butterworth’s The Ferryman at the Royal Court Theatre, ahead of a transfer to the Gielgud Theatre in the West End.[4]

In October 2018, Wright made his Broadway debut reprising his role of ‘JJ Carney’ in The Ferryman.

He is currently playing a series regular in a BBC and BritBox Original TV series called ‘Hope Street’. Series 1 and 2 are currently on BBC One and BritBox.

Filmography
Television
Year Title Role Notes
2004 Mickybo and MeJonjo
2005 KellyHimself
2005 SoldierChild
2006 MiddletownYoung Jim
2008 JamesJames
2012 Good VibrationsMickey Bradley
2012–2015 Six DegreesDanny Burns
2013–2015 Dani's CastleGabe / Carlos / GerardAlso portrayed Carlos in Series 3, also portrayed Gerard in Series 3 Episode 11
2021–present Hope StreetPC Callum McCarthyMain role

References
  1. Niall Wright. "Niall Wright [actor] : The Lisa Richards Agency". Lisarichards.ie. Retrieved 25 January 2013.
  2. "CBBC - Dani's Castle". BBC. 1 January 1970. Retrieved 25 January 2013.
  3. Elaine Sperber, Executive Producer, The Foundation (1 January 1970). "Media Centre - Dani Harmer stars in brand-new comedy for CBBC - Dani's Castle". BBC. Retrieved 25 January 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  4. "Cast and West End transfer confirmed for Sam Mendes' The Ferryman". WhatsOnStage.com. 8 February 2017. Retrieved 5 April 2017.

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