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The Reaping was released
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As
Finch in
V for Vendetta (2006).
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As
Bertie the magician in Neil Jordan's latest film,
Breakfast on Pluto (2005).
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As
Michael Beattie in
Evelyn, 2002,
MGM Home Entertainment
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 ore often
than not, actor Stephen Rea is routinely described in the
media
as the morose and gloomy Irishman with the sad, "hangdog"
face. Yet, sometimes, looks can be deceiving, and in this
case, there's much more to this talented actor than just
another pretty sullen face...
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As
Leopold Bloom in Sean Walsh's 2003 film, Bloom
based on the novel Ulysses by James Joyce.
Odyssey Pictures.
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As
Colm in
Tara Road, 2005
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Stephen
Rea guest on RTE Radio 1's Conversations with
Eamon Dunphy on March 2007. Click on logo to
listen.
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Stephen Rea on The Right Hook Show,8th May 2008
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The
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In
our current age of digital information and increasing global
media convergence, a vast array of recent and older films
starring Stephen Rea are appearing more frequently (in many
languages) in every worldwide format. From the latest IMAX
film premiere, to film downloading, to more films now available
on DVD and even VHS, a worldwide audience is beginning to
notice that the old media "hangdog" description
is outdated and it really fails to do justice to Stephen
Rea and his career.
If a picture is worth a thousand words, then maybe there's
so much more to say about this talented actor...
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As
Tom Bardo in Stuck (2007)
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On
The Daily Show with Jon Stewart,
1999
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Perhaps
it's time for a new appreciation?
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As
Connie Fitzpatrick
in Guinevere, 1999,
Miramax
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As
The Groom in Neil Jordan's
The Company of Wolves, 1984,
Hen's Tooth Video
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Stephen
Rea has a long and distinguished acting career in film,
television and theatre, and he's well known as one of Ireland's
most talented, captivating and versatile actors.
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As
Santiago , in Neil Jordan's Interview with the
Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles, 1994,
Warner Brothers
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As
Danny in Angel,
aka Danny Boy,
1982
Columbia Pictures Home Video
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As
Niels Bohr in Copenhagen, 2002, Image Entertainment
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In
the last five years, Stephen Rea has appeared in well over
20 films, playing everything from the factual based character
of Danish nuclear physicist Niels Bohr in the BBC/PBS production
of Copenhagen (2002), to a murderous, sadistic surgeon
who broadcasts his crimes live on the internet in the thriller
FeardotCom (2002), to the classic portrayal of Leopold
Bloom in the film Bloom (2003), based on James Joyce's
novel Ulysses.
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As
Rabbi Judah Hirsch in
Snow in August, 2001,
Showtime Networks Inc.
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As
Ned Broy in Neil Jordan's film, Michael Collins,
1996,
Warner Brothers
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Stephen Rea has long list of film credits and has played
many different characters in a variety of movies.
He's an actor who has a solid record of never shying away
from challenging roles. Stephen Rea is steadfast and proud
of his Irish heritage and often chooses to play many roles
using his own native accent. However, he has a masterful
command of the English language and its many dialects.
He can be seen in several international films, portraying
characters with Russian, German, French, English, American
and even Yiddish accents.
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As
Bruno Richard Hauptmann in
Crime of the Century, 1996,
HBO Films
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As
Tony Costello in Still Crazy, 1998 ,
Columbia Pictures
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Whether
he can be seen as the dapper, ultra conservative and sensitive
Henry Miles, who remains troubled, yet unflinchingly devoted
to his unfaithful wife in Neil Jordan's The End of the
Affair (1999), or the mop top, aging bohemian member
of a rock-n-roll band trying to make a comeback in the cult
retro rock film, Still Crazy (1998), Stephen Rea's
performance in any role is often subtle and diverse, yet
always memorable and unique.
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As
Henry Miles in
The End of the Affair, 1999,
Columbia Pictures
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AMPAS
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In
1993, Stephen Rea received an Academy Award nomination
for
Best Actor in Neil Jordan's
The Crying Game, 1992
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The
Crying Game, 1992
Miramax
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Stephen
Rea has numerous credits in film, television and theatre,
and he's consistently proven his talent as a multidimensional
actor who has gone the distance and always excels far beyond
the ordinary and typecast in any role. Best known for his
Academy Award nominated role as Fergus in Neil Jordan's
The Crying Game, (1992), Stephen Rea has appeared in
over 55 film and television productions, beginning with
a bit part dating back to 1970.
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On
NBC's Saturday Night Live,
with guest host Miranda Richardson,
March 1993.
Comedy
Central
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One
of Stephen Rea's earliest film roles in a bit part
as a villager in the horror fllm, Cry of the Banshee,
with Vincent Price, 1970,
MGM Home Entertainment
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As
Jean in Miss Julie from the Duke
of York's Theatre programme,
March 1983
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Stephen
Rea's film roles are only a part of his prestigious and
brilliant acting career. He is also one of the great stage
actors who has appeared in many different and distinguished
theatre productions, entertaining audiences in Ireland,
London and Broadway. Well known for his electrifying stage
performances in many classic world dramas and their various
translations, Stephen Rea won an Tony Award nomination
for Best Actor on Broadway for the critically acclaimed
production of, Someone Who'll Watch Over Me (1992-1993).
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In
1993, Stephen Rea was nominated for a
Tony Award for Best Actor as political prisoner, Edward,
in Someone Who'll Watch Over Me, written by
Frank McGuinness.
Playbill Image: Tom Lawlor
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As
Mike, with Angela Richards in High Society,
Original Cast Album, 1987
EMI Records, Ltd.
Image: John Haynes
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Stephen
Rea is also equally talented in stage comedy, displaying
everything from sparkling wit to dark sarcasm. Known for
his broad range as an actor in many different theatre plays,
Stephen Rea's versatility landed him major part in the British
musical theatre production of High Society, (1987),
where he sang and, yes, danced to the music of Cole Porter.
How equally fine in jazz and rhyme...
"Sensational!"
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In
a rehearsal photo from
Samuel Beckett's Endgame.
Image: John Haynes
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Stephen
Rea is also a founding member of Ireland's groundbreaking
Field Day Theatre Company. Field
Day is known for its efforts to bring theatre back to
many areas of Ireland where it was lacking for years. More
importantly, the company's performances also provided an
intellectual and scholarly discourse for the political,
social and economic turmoil which was, and still is, important
and intrinsic to Ireland's identity as a nation.
See our website's
Theatre Section
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What else has Stephen Rea done? He's known for his acting
in theatre, but few know he has also starred in and directed
many stage productions.
He's not only known as an actor but also as a very talented
narrator and speaker. He has appeared in many live and recorded
readings and tributes. Stephen Rea's memorable narration
often brings literature's best Irish writers and poets to
life.
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In 2008, Stephen Rea will return to both the New York and
London stage in the upcoming production of Sam Shepard's
new play, Kicking a Dead Horse. He can also be seen
in several new upcoming film releases, including Stuck,
Devil's Mercy and The Heavy.
For the latest on Stephen Rea's current projects, see our
section:
Current News
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Stephen
Rea and Claire Price from the NT's 2004 production
photo of
Cyrano de Bergerac. The play, based
on a new adaptation from Derek Mahon, ran from April
thru June 2004 and was directed by Howard Davies.
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Whether you've followed Stephen Rea's career for years
or you're looking for more info, we invite you take a
tour of this website. The site contains Stephen Rea's
credits in movies, television and theatre, plus screencaps,
video clips, articles and current news on his latest films,
theatre and projects. Enjoy!
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And
don't forget:
"No artist is ever morbid. The artist
can express everything."
- Oscar Wilde from the Preface of
The Picture of Dorian Gray
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