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Stephen Rea
Stephen Rea is best known for Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Utopia, The Stranger and Saturday Night Live. Stephen Rea was born on October 31, 1946. Stephen Rea is 79 years old (born October 31, 1946).
- Born
- October 31, 1946 (79 years old)
- Place of birth
- Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK
Biography
Stephen Rea (born October 31, 1946) is an Irish film and stage actor. Rea has appeared in a number of high profile films, both Irish and international, such as V for Vendetta, Michael Collins, Interview with the Vampire and Breakfast on Pluto. Rea was nominated for an Academy Award for his lead performance as Fergus in the 1992 film The Crying Game.
Known for
Filmography
- 2025Prime TargetProfessor James Alderman
- 2022The EnglishSheriff Robert Marshall
- 2020The StrangerMartin Killane
- 2020Flesh and BloodMark
- 2019ThanksgivingMelchior
- 2017CounterpartAlexander Pope
- 2016War and PeaceVassily Kuragin
- 2015DickensianInspector Bucket
- 2014The Honourable WomanHugh Hayden-Hoyle
- 2013UtopiaConran Letts
- 2011The Shadow LineGatehouse
- 2009Father & SonAugustine Flynn
- 200810 Days to WarGeneral Tim Cross
- 1999Law & Order: Special Victims UnitCallum Donovan
- 1997A Scare at Bedtime
- 1991PerformanceEjlert Lovborg
- 1990Not with a BangColin Garrity
- 19894 PlayPaul
- 1986BoonFrank Warren
- 1985Screen TwoFrankie
- 1980Caleb WilliamsTyrell
- 1979MinderRoddy Allan
- 1977The Hollywood Greats
- 1977The ProfessionalsPellin
- 1977BBC2 Play of the WeekPavel Hollar
- 1975I Didn't Know You CaredCarter Brandon
- 1975Days of HopeReporter
- 1975Saturday Night LiveFergus (uncredited)
- 1973ThrillerArden Buckley
- 1972The MoonstoneMajor Frayne
- 1971Stage 2Donal Davoren
- 1970Play for TodayShay
- 1965BBC Play of the MonthKonstantin Treplev
- 1956Tony AwardsSelf - Nominee
- 1953The OscarsSelf
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Stephen Rea been in?
Stephen Rea is best known for Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Utopia, The Stranger and Saturday Night Live.
When was Stephen Rea born?
Stephen Rea was born on October 31, 1946. (Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK)
How old is Stephen Rea?
Stephen Rea is 79 years old (born October 31, 1946).
Updated: October 26, 2026 ·