Moe Dunford (born 11 December 1987) is an Irish actor.[1] He is best known for his roles in Vikings and Patrick's Day. He is the recipient of a number of accolades, including three Irish Film & Television Awards.

Moe Dunford
Dunford at the 2022 German Vikings Con
Born
Maurice Dunford

(1987-12-11) 11 December 1987 (age 36)
Dungarvan, County Waterford, Ireland
OccupationActor
Years active2010–present

Early life

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Dunford was born in Dungarvan, County Waterford, Ireland.[2] He graduated from the Gaiety School of Acting in June 2009.[2]

Career

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Dunford started his acting career in 2010 on The Tudors.[2] Afterwards he appeared in many films and television productions like An Crisis[2] and Game of Thrones.[2] His most notable roles are Aethelwulf on Vikings[3][4] and Patrick Fitzgerald in Patrick's Day.[2][5] In 2015, he received an IFTA in the category of Best Actor in a Lead Role in Film for Patrick's Day, and an EFP 2015 Shooting Stars Award representing Ireland at the Berlin Film Festival.[2]

Filmography

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Film

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YearTitleRoleNotes
2014Patrick's DayPatrick Fitzgerald
2015LeaveBrendanShort film
2015TradersLazarus 23
2016The FlagMouse Morrisey
2016Handsome DevilPascal
2016GridlockEoinShort film
2017Michael InsideDavid
2017The LodgersDessie
2018Black '47Fitzgibbon
2018The DigRonan Callahan
2018RosieJohn Paul
2019Dark Lies the IslandMartin MannionAdapted from a Kevin Barry story
2020I Am Patrick: The Patron Saint of IrelandNarrator
2020Topping OutDaveAlso executive producer; Short Film
2020Angela's Christmas WishFather

Voice role

2020KnuckledustHard Eight
2021NightrideBudge
2022Texas Chainsaw MassacreRichter

Television

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YearTitleRoleNotes
2010The TudorsRichard Leland2 episodes
2012Game of ThronesStark messenger1 episode ("The Prince of Winterfell")
2013RawNiall3 episodes
2013An CrisisChristian6 episodes
2013Bollywood to Hollywood Guest1 episode
2014–2018VikingsÆthelwulfRecurring role (seasons 2–3); Main role (seasons 4–5); 36 episodes
2019Dublin MurdersSam O'NeillRecurring role; 8 episodes
2022RedemptionEoin MolonyMain role
2022The DryJackMain role

Music videos

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YearTitleArtist(s)Role
2016"Cherry Wine"HozierMan

Awards and nominations

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YearAwardCategoryResultWork
2014Cork Film FestivalInternationalWonPatrick's Day
Galway Film FestivalBingham Ray New Talent AwardNominated
Hell's Half Mile Film & Music Festival, MichiganBest Actor in a Lead Role - FilmWon
2015Berlin International Film FestivalEFP Shooting Stars Award, IrelandWon
Irish Film and Television AwardsBest Actor in a Lead Role - FilmWon
Rising StarNominatedPatrick's Day & Vikings
2016Irish Film and Television AwardsActor in a Supporting Role in Drama[6]WonVikings
2017Irish Film and Television AwardsActor in a Supporting Role in Drama[7]NominatedVikings
2018Irish Film and Television AwardsActor in a Supporting Role in Drama[8]NominatedVikings
2019Newport Beach Film FestivalBest Actor[9]WonThe Dig
2020Irish Film and Television AwardsActor in a Leading Role[10]NominatedThe Dig
2021Irish Film and Television AwardsActor in a Leading Role in Film[11]NominatedKnuckledust
2022Irish Film and Television AwardsActor in a Leading Role in Film[12]WonNightride

References

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  1. ^ "Patrick's Day star Moe Dunford honoured in Berlin". RTE. 10 February 2015. Retrieved 24 May 2015.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g "Moe Dunford: 'Patrick spoke to me. I know Patrick very well'". The Irish Times. Retrieved 24 March 2017.
  3. ^ "Moe's the main man - Waterford native Moe Dunford lands lead role in bloodthirsty TV saga - Independent.ie". Independent.ie. Retrieved 24 March 2017.
  4. ^ "The busy 'Vikings' star Moe Dunford chats to IFTN about the latest season returning tonight, Patrick's Day, Black 47 and more | The Irish Film & Television Network". www.iftn.ie. Retrieved 24 March 2017.
  5. ^ "The pride in playing a repressed schizophrenic - Patrick's Day star Moe Dunford - Independent.ie". Independent.ie. Retrieved 24 March 2017.
  6. ^ "IFTA Academy | Irish Film & Television Academy | Irish Film & Television Awards". www.ifta.ie. Retrieved 11 November 2016.
  7. ^ "IFTA Academy | Irish Film & Television Academy | Irish Film & Television Awards". www.ifta.ie. Retrieved 9 December 2020.
  8. ^ "The Irish Times". Retrieved 9 December 2020.
  9. ^ "NBFF Awards".
  10. ^ "The Irish Times". Retrieved 9 December 2020.
  11. ^ Clarke, Donald (15 June 2021). "Iftas 2021: Normal People, Smother and Dating Amber top nominations". The Irish Times. Retrieved 18 June 2021.
  12. ^ Clarke, Donald (22 February 2022). "Belfast and An Cailín Ciúin lead nominations for Irish film and television awards". The Irish Times. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
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