Have you ever noticed how many gorgeous and talented Irish actors there are?
For such a small country, Ireland seems to have produced a disproportionately high number of great actors!
Many of them are doing very well in the US, and appearing in very high profile movies.
So here are some of the most talented Irish actors …
1. Colin Farrell
Colin Farrell is probably the most prominent among all the talented Irish actors working in the US.2
He's appeared in many films, both in Hollywood and elsewhere.
Put aside his bad boy reputation and enjoy some great performances.
In Phone Booth, Farrell pretty much had to carry the movie, which is demanding for an actor.
2. Brendan Gleeson
He might not quite qualify for the "gorgeous" tag, but Brendan Gleeson is grabbing some meaty roles.
He's popped up in movies as diverse as the Harry Potter series, 28 Days Later, and Gangs of New York.
Check out the black comedy In Bruges, where he plays alongside Colin Farrell.
3. Liam Neeson
Younger readers will know Liam Neeson from the Star Wars prequels.
Those of you who are a little bit older will undoubtedly have seen many of his other excellent performances.2
Check out Schindler's List, Taken and Darkman, to name just a few of his movies.2
4. Cillian Murphy
You may have seen Cillian Murphy in the Dark Knight films, but he has far more movies to his credit.
Murphy first came to attention in 28 Days Later, and has played a versatile range of characters since then.
Check out Breakfast on Pluto for one of his more unusual roles.
5. Jonathan Rhys Meyers
Fans of The Tudors will be more than familiar with Jonathan Rhys Meyers' talents!
Although rather too young to play King Henry until the end of his life, it was certainly an interesting performance.
Check out Bend It Like Beckham, Match Point, and my own favorite, Velvet Goldmine.
