Robert Sheehan is an Irish model-actor. He is best known for his roles as ‘Nathan Young’ in the television series ‘Misfits’, ‘Darren Tracey’ in ‘Love/Hate’ and ‘Klaus Hargreeves’ in Netflix’s ‘The Umbrella Academy’.
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Wiki/Biography
Robert Sheehan was born Robert Michael Adam Sheehan on January 7, 1988 (Age 32 years; like in 2020), in Portlaoise, County Laois, Ireland. Sheehan was very fond of acting since childhood. He played the role of ‘Oliver’ in his school play ‘Oliver with a Twist’. At the young age of just fourteen, Sheehan auditioned for a film ‘Song for a Raggy Boy’ and won the role. He did his schooling at St. Paul’s, Portlaoise and later, he studied Film and Television at the Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology.
Physical Appearance
Height (approx): 6′
Hair Color: Dark Brown
Eye colour: Hazel brown
Body Measurements(Approx):
Chest: 40 inches
Waist: 32 inches
Biceps: 14 inches
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Family and ethnicity
Robert Sheehan is of Irish descent. He claims to be an agnostic. In an interview he said,
I don’t know. I’m one of those people who consider myself agnostic. I think there’s probably something there, but I’m not willing to commit myself to any of the schools of thought that currently exist.’
parents and siblings
Robert Sheehan’s father, Joe Sheehan, was a Garda (policemen in the Republic of Ireland). His mother’s name is Maria Sheehan. The elder brother, Brendan Sheehan, is also an Irish actor. His sister’s name is Shauna Sheehan. Robert is the youngest of three siblings. Although Robert’s family is from Portlaoise, they currently live in Cork, Ireland.
Robert Sheehan with his family
Relationships, wife and children
Robert Sheehan is unmarried (as of 2020), but was in a relationship with Algerian-French actress Sofia Boutella for a period of about four years (2014–18). In an interview he revealed the reason behind their breakup. He said,
Our lives were similar, which was problematic. Long distance. Very long distance, which was difficult. It put pressure on things”.
Robert Sheehan with his girlfriend Sofia Boutella
livelihood
Television
Robert Sheehan made his television debut in 2004 in the Australian-Irish television series titled ‘Foreign Exchange’. He played the role of ‘Cormac McNamara’, one of the most intelligent students of O’Keeffe College.
robert sheehan in forex
Later, he appeared in another television series, ‘Young Blades’ (2005), in which he played the role of ‘Louis XIV’.
Subsequently, he appeared in various television series, such as The Clinic (2006), Bell’s Boys (2006), The Tudors (2008), Rock Rivals (2008), Bitter Sweet (2008), and Red Riding (2009). One of Robert Sheehan’s leading roles was in the British science-fiction comedy television show ‘Misfits (2009). Robert played the role of ‘Nathan Young’,‘Which earned him a BAFTA nomination in the ‘Supporting Actor’ category. Despite being one of the show’s heroes and being largely loved by the audience, Robert left the show at the beginning of the third season.
In 2010, he appeared in ‘Coming Up’. Another notable role of Robert Sheehan was in the series ‘Love/Hate (2010). Robert played the role of ‘Darren Tracey’, a troubled young man who got stuck in some bad situations. The character was a big hit with the ladies, and when Darren was killed off in 2013, hearts broke across the country. Robert was nominated twice for IFTA Awards for the role of ‘Darren Tracey’.
Subsequently, he played other roles in shows such as The Borrowers (2011), Accessed (2012), Me and Mrs. Jones (2012), Fortitude (2017), Genius: Picasso (2018), and The Young Offenders (2018). , In 2019, the role of ‘Klaus Hargreeves’ in ‘The Umbrella Academy’ was another excellent role played by Robert Sheehan. ‘The Umbrella Academy’ instantly became a fan-favorite Netflix series.
short film
Robert Sheehan’s debut in short films was ‘An Cuinin’ (2003). Later, he was seen in ‘A Dublin Story (2003)’ and Lowland Fell (2008).
film
Robert Sheehan made his debut in films at the young age of just fourteen years with the film ‘Song for a Reggie Boy (2003).
Robert Sheehan in Songs for Reggie Boy
After all, Robert Sheehan starred in films like Ghostwood (2006), and Summer of the Flying Saucer (2008). He is best known for his role as ‘Luke’, a teenage drug-dealer, in Cherrybomb (2009).
He was also a part of films like Season of the Witch (2011), Demons Never Die (2011), Killing Bono (2011), The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones (2013), The Road Within (2014), Moonwalkers (2015). , Messenger (2015), Jet Trash (2016), Three Summers (2017) Geostorm (2017) The Song of Sway Lake (2017), and Mute (2018). In 2018, he played the character ‘Tom Natsworthy’ in the film ‘Mortal Engines’.
controversies
- While returning home from Toronto after auditioning for the film ‘The Mortal Instruments’, Robert Sheehan had a disturbing experience with the flight’s cabin crew. Robert, along with his fellow auditionees and a honeymoon couple who were traveling, became heavily intoxicated during the flight. In an interview he said,
We ordered some Caesars, which are like Bloody Marys, and something inspired me to buy a bottle of whiskey.
The next thing she remembers is the air hostess being scolded by her, threatening to complain about Robert and his fellow drunks ruining the flight. The crew confiscated the whiskey bottle during the flight. A few weeks later, when Robert took out the whiskey bottle to celebrate his success in getting the role in the film ‘The Mortal Instruments’, he discovered that it had been spoiled with salt by the cabin crew.
- While most celebrities are of the opinion that it is unethical to have sex with a fan, Robert Sheehan has claimed to take unethical grounds. When asked in an interview, “Have you ever scolded someone who came up to you and said, ‘Hi, I’m a fan of your work’?” , Sheehan replied, “Absolutely! Yes I have.” This was a contradictory statement, as previously, the charming Irish actor had disagreed on such an idea in an interview, saying,
I would never fan someone’… ‘If you sleep with this person, it is exploitative, and you are somehow taking advantage of the fact that they put you in a higher position.’
- In the Hot Press interview, Robert Sheehan explains how bad weed promotes psychosis and paranoia (mental disorders). Apparently, in Ireland, the weed is grown by some illegally residing Chinese men who do not use proper fertilizers, resulting in high concentrations of THC levels (the main psychoactive compound that produces the high sensation Is). Therefore, to deal with the problem Sheehan suggested that the government should take control of it.
Weed is really bad in Ireland. It is dangerous…therefore, it should be legalized. It is a matter of great shame for the government not to legalize it.”
award
- IFTA “Rising Star” – (nominated)
- BAFTA “Supporting Actor” – Television (nominated)
- IFTA “Actor in a Leading Role” – Television (Nominated)
- IFTA “Actor in a Supporting Role” – Television (Nominated)
- IFTA “Actor in a Leading Role” – Television (Nominated)
- IFTA “Actor in a Supporting Role” – Drama (Nominated)
Favourite Things
- Actor: Richard John Harris
- Food: Taytos, Supermac
- Rugby players: Ronan O’Gara, Brian O’Driscoll
Salary and Net Worth
Robert Sheehan’s net worth is $2.5 million (as of April 12, 2019).
Facts/General Knowledge
- Robert Sheehan occasionally smokes marijuana. When asked in an interview, “How old were you when you first tried jointing”, Robert replied,
I was 17 years old. It was in Vancouver. Vancouver is known globally for having the best weed in the world.
He also drinks alcohol but prefers marijuana. According to him, weed does not hamper anyone’s functionality.
The thing I like about weed is that it’s not a depressant at all, whereas alcohol is.”
- Robert Sheehan also has the talent to play instruments such as banjo, bodhran and spoon. He also participated in the Irish music festival ‘Fleadh Cheoil’.
- When Robert Sheehan was studying at the Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, he failed his exams miserably. He was an absent student and spent several months shooting the film ‘Summer of the Flying Saucer’ in 2008. Therefore, he left the course and did not return for revision.
- Sheehan’s parents are surprisingly supportive. It was his mother who encouraged him to audition for the film ‘Song for a Raggy Boy’. He revealed during an interview that his mother was virtually his manager during the early days of his career as well as his driver, taking him to auditions and film sets. He was a cherished child as he was the youngest among three siblings.
- Robert Sheehan early in his acting career played the role of a crippled boy in the theater drama ‘The Cripple of Inishmaan’ presented by the Laois Open Door Theater Group.
- Robert Sheehan has admitted to experimenting with his sexuality. He says,
I had some experiences with boys when I was younger, where I tried it, experimented, to see if it did something for me. And that didn’t happen.
- Sheehan is an active supporter of the LGBTQ community and has spoken about it in a YouTube video.
- In 2020, Robert Sheehan was included in the list of ‘The 50 Greatest Irish Film Actors of All Time’.
- Robert is an environmental conservationist. Apparently, he’s trying to be kind to the environment by eliminating the use of toothpaste packed in plastic tubes. As plastics result in land filling, and persistent soil and land pollution, Robert is attempting to spread awareness to protect ‘Mother Earth’.
- Robert Sheehan campaigns for a charity that supports people suffering from the genetic skin condition epidermolysis bullosa (EB).
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