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Directing
Colm McCarthy
Colm McCarthy is best known for Peaky Blinders, Sherlock, Black Mirror and Doctor Who. Colm McCarthy was born on February 16, 1973. Colm McCarthy is 53 years old (born February 16, 1973).
- Born
- February 16, 1973 (53 years old)
- Place of birth
- Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
Biography
Colm McCarthy is a director best known for his work on Peaky Blinders, Sherlock and Endeavour. He was born in Edinburgh and has lived there as well as in Dublin and London. He is happily married and plays a grand total of eight musical instruments all appallingly badly.
He did not formally train in film making, instead he just watched loads of films, read a bunch of books and then started shooting stuff with friends. They borrowed film stock and filmed short films, music videos and random "cool shots" to go into montage sequences.
He did not formally train in film making, instead he just watched loads of films, read a bunch of books and then started shooting stuff with friends. They borrowed film stock and filmed short films, music videos and random "cool shots" to go into montage sequences.
Known for
Filmography
- 2026Young SherlockDirector
- 2026FightlandDirector
- 2025BergeracDirector
- 2024CurfewExecutive Producer
- 2022The Bastard Son & the Devil HimselfExecutive Producer
- 2019CurfewDirector
- 2018KryptonDirector
- 2013EndeavourDirector
- 2013Peaky BlindersDirector
- 2012Ripper StreetDirector
- 2011InjusticeDirector
- 2011Black MirrorDirector
- 2010SherlockDirector
- 2010The DeepDirector
- 2009HunterDirector
- 2007The TudorsDirector
- 2007Single-HandedDirector
- 2005Footballers' Wives: Extra TimeDirector
- 2005Doctor WhoDirector
- 2004HustleDirector
- 2004The Big Bow WowDirector
- 2002SpooksDirector
- 2001Murphy's LawDirector
- 1997Dream TeamDirector
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Colm McCarthy been in?
Colm McCarthy is best known for Peaky Blinders, Sherlock, Black Mirror and Doctor Who.
When was Colm McCarthy born?
Colm McCarthy was born on February 16, 1973. (Edinburgh, Scotland, UK)
How old is Colm McCarthy?
Colm McCarthy is 53 years old (born February 16, 1973).
Updated: November 5, 2026 ·