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Acting
John Lynch
John Lynch is best known for Merlin, The Fall, Shetland and The Head. John Lynch was born on December 26, 1961. John Lynch is 64 years old (born December 26, 1961).
- Born
- December 26, 1961 (64 years old)
- Place of birth
- Corrinshego, Northern Ireland, UK
Biography
John Lynch (born 26 December 1961) is an Irish actor and novelist from Northern Ireland. He won the AFI (AACTA) Award for Best Actor for the 1995 film Angel Baby. His other film appearances include Cal (1984), The Secret Garden (1993), In the Name of the Father (1993), Sliding Doors (1998), The Fall (2013–2016), Medici (2019), The Head (2020), and The Banishing (2021).
Lynch has also written two novels, Torn Water (2005) and Falling Out of Heaven (2010).
Lynch has also written two novels, Torn Water (2005) and Falling Out of Heaven (2010).
Known for
Filmography
- 2023Blue LightsJames McIntyre
- 2020The HeadArthur Wilde
- 2016One of UsBill Douglas
- 2015The Trials of Jimmy RoseDI Steve McIntyre
- 2014The AssetsVitaly Yurchenko
- 2013The FallJim Burns
- 2013Crossing LinesFrankie
- 2013ShetlandFrank Blake
- 2012LabyrinthSimeon de Montfort
- 2011VeraEdmund Fulwell
- 2008The PassionSagan
- 2008MerlinBalinor
- 2007Movie ConnectionsSelf
- 2005Bleak HouseNemo / Captain James Hawdon
- 2002The JuryAlan Lane
- 2002SpooksDavie King
- 2000Boston PublicJerry
- 1996Silent WitnessTom Flannery
- 1993Peak PracticeFather Mel Davey
- 1993He-Play She-PlayJim
- 1992The Young Indiana Jones ChroniclesSean O'Casey
- 1991ChimeraPeter Carson
- 1991All Good ThingsVincent Gibney
- 1989Making Out
- 1988The Modern World: Ten Great WritersStephen Dedalus
- 1988The Play on OneRudy
- 1985Screen TwoSpencer
- 1983Natural WorldNarrator
- 1951Hallmark Hall of FameTomas Dunhill
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has John Lynch been in?
John Lynch is best known for Merlin, The Fall, Shetland and The Head.
When was John Lynch born?
John Lynch was born on December 26, 1961. (Corrinshego, Northern Ireland, UK)
How old is John Lynch?
John Lynch is 64 years old (born December 26, 1961).
Updated: November 3, 2026 ·