Robert Sheehan

Robert Sheehan
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Name:
Robert Sheehan
Real name:
Robert Michael Sheehan
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(37 y.o.)
Place of birth:
Portlaoise, County Laois, Ireland
Height:
6'0 ft ()
Weight:
159 lb (72 kg)
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single
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Biography of Robert Sheehan

Robert Sheehan is an Irish actor who shot to fame portraying the immortal Nathan Young in the British TV series Misfits. That breakout role launched him into the spotlight as a sought-after actor. The year 2010 brought him a nomination for the Rising Star Award at the IFTA Award Ceremony. Net worth: $2 million.
An Irish Actor Robert Sheehan
An Irish Actor Robert Sheehan

Childhood and Early Life

Born Robert Michael Sheehan in Port Laoise, he was the third child of policeman Joe Sheehan and housewife Maria Sheehan. His older siblings, Brandon and Shawna, helped care for baby Robert, who with his curly hair, bright eyes, and charming smile, was an adorable child.
Robert Sheehan with His Family
Robert Sheehan with His Family
As he grew older, Robert attended St Paul's School, where his favorite activity was the folk instruments club. He learned to play a bodhrán (an Irish frame drum), banjo, and wooden spoons; he even was a member of an orchestra, which won an Irish folk-song competition called Fleadh Cheoil almost every year.

At school, Sheehan took his first shot at acting by portraying Oliver Twist in a small theater production. Robert treasured the applause and admiration from his first audience, and together with his mom, began watching films and copying his favorite actors. Sheehan had a dream to act with Leonardo DiCaprio, Christian Bale, and Johnny Depp and to become as famous as they were.
Little Robert Sheehan
Little Robert Sheehan
When Maria recognized her son's passion, she helped him get into auditions. She essentially became his personal psychologist, driver, and manager until he landed his first roles. Sheehan also pursued higher education at the Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, but left after his first year to dedicate himself to his acting career.

Acting Career

Robert marked his 15th birthday by making his debut in Aisling Walsh's World War II historical drama Song for a Raggy Boy, where he played one of the public school students. His striking looks and impressive acting caught attention, and soon the teenager landed small roles in TV shows like Coming Up and The Clinic. Sheehan went on to play Cormac MacNamara in the fantasy series Foreign Exchange and King Louis XIV in the action drama Young Blades.
Robert Sheehan in Song for a Raggy Boy
Robert Sheehan in Song for a Raggy Boy
Robert's next career move was a supporting role as an apprentice in the historical drama The Tudors. Sheehan only had a few lines, but he met Sam Neill, Callum Blue, and Natalie Dormer on the set, from whom he learned a lot.

The young actor landed his first leading role in Martin Duffy's family film Summer of the Flying Saucer, playing a 15-year-old who falls for an alien girl.

The drama Cherrybomb, where Robert starred alongside Rupert Grint and Niamh Quinn, became a turning point in Sheehan's career. The young actor's popularity soared, landing him a role in the hit supernatural series Misfits.
Misfits. Nathan: the best role
The show follows London criminals serving community service as punishment. After a mysterious thunderstorm, they each gain different supernatural abilities. Nathan, a cocky troublemaker with surprising charisma, gains immortality. His impulsive nature leads him into wild situations that reveal unexpected depths to his character.
The Character of Nathan Made Robert Famous, But He Left the TV Show After the Second Season
The Character of Nathan Made Robert Famous, But He Left the TV Show After the Second Season
The actor showed his independent streak by refusing to return for the third season despite the show's massive success in Britain. However, a Hollywood medieval project emerged - Dominic Sena's Season of the Witch - and Sheehan jumped at the chance to play knight Kay alongside Ron Perlman, Nicolas Cage, and Claire Foy.
Robert Sheehan in the TV Show Season of the Witch
Robert Sheehan in the TV Show Season of the Witch
Critics claimed he'd abandoned the show for a better offer. But that wasn't true - he'd decided to leave long before auditioning for Season of the Witch. The actor felt he'd outgrown playing just one character. Rumors swirled about Nathan returning for Misfits' fourth season, but it never materialized. He didn't return for either the fourth or fifth seasons, with the latter becoming the final season due to declining ratings.

When Robert's favorite Irish film director, David Caffrey, offered him a role in the TV show Love/Hate, the actor accepted the chance to portray godfather Darren Tracey in this crime drama without even reading the script. Later, he appeared as Simon Lewis in the Canadian-German adventure film The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones by Harald Zwart, where he worked alongside Lily Collins. Alongside Eline Powell, he appeared as Eli in the drama Anita B. about a woman imprisoned in Auschwitz, directed by Roberto Faenza.
Robert Sheehan in Love/Hate
Robert Sheehan in Love/Hate
According to Zoomboola.com, in 2015, Sheehan joined Rupert Grint and Ron Perlman in the comedy action film Moonwalkers, and together with Joely Richardson, he appeared in the thriller The Messenger. The following years saw the actor take on significant roles in films like Geostorm (Duncan), Genius: Picasso (Carlos Casagemas), Mute (Luba), and Bad Samaritan (Sean Falco).
Robert Sheehan in Geostorm
Robert Sheehan in Geostorm
At the end of 2018, Robert appeared as Tom Natsworthy in the sci-fi thriller Mortal Engines by Christian Rivers. On the set, Sheehan worked with Hera Hilmar and Hugo Weaving.
Robert Sheehan in Mortal Engines

Private Life of Robert Sheehan

This charming and handsome man has never married. The party boy, traveler, and social butterfly—everyone's favorite cheerful guy—hasn't yet met his soul mate. Numerous romances and relationships haven't made Robert think about settling down. Interestingly, when Sheehan dated someone, he was very generous and showered women with expensive gifts, but after breaking up, he'd demand the presents back.

Only actress and model Sofia Boutella managed to mellow the young womanizer a bit in 2014, despite their six-year age difference. But there's been no news about marriage or future children.
Robert Sheehan and His Girlfriend, Sofia Boutella
Robert Sheehan and His Girlfriend, Sofia Boutella

Robert Sheehan Now

In-demand and talented, Robert Sheehan takes on the most complex characters. In 2019, the project The Umbrella Academy by Andrew Bernstein and Peter Hall was released. In the supernatural TV show, the actor portrays Klaus, a super-powered academy student.

In an untitled film by Ari Gold, Robert is vying for the role of Nicholas, while Joe Stephenson has offered him the part of Dorian in the new project Acts of God.
Fans will see the actor alongside actress and producer Hailee Steinfeld in the comedy film The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by emerging director Dustin Lance Black.

Sheehan dedicates a lot of time to fitness, hitting the pool and gym regularly. He also dreams of conquering Hollywood and becoming a great actor like its Oscar winners.

Robert Sheehan: latest news and articles

  • In «The Umbrella Academy» Robert is nothing like that :) Cutie.
    2021-05-19 14:42:58
  • It is very low and unmanly to ask for your gifts after a breakup... Disappointed!
    2021-05-18 14:07:08
  • Somehow I didn`t really like this actor at all, the only work with Sheehan, which is more or less «Mortal Engines»
    2021-04-23 09:53:38
  • The film «Geostorm» with Robert Sheehan is unreal!!! Everything is very thought out, to the details and the script and the shooting itself.
    2021-04-13 09:13:35
  • The curls of Robert Sheehan are driving me crazy... I admired him throughout the entire «Misfits» series.
    2021-03-24 16:11:01
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