Alan Devine (born 1970) is an

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Early life and education

Devine was born in

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in 1970. He has played minor roles in several films. Devine graduated with honours from

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, where he studied philosophy and

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. He has since pursued a career of acting in both film and on the stage. There his credits include numerous stage roles, including various works of

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Career

Devine appeared in the rural drama ''

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'' during the 1990s as Ray O'Driscoll, who fled the country after he killed his brother Oliver in 1999. This storyline was one of the biggest storylines the show had in the 1990s. His film roles include portraying the Irish criminal Gerry “The Monk” Hutch in the movie ''

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''. He has received credit for work in several other films and television including '' King Arthur'', ''

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'', ''

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'' (where he played the lead),Screenanarchy.com
/ref> ''The Tudors'', ''Vikings'', and ''The Gift''. Devine appeared in TV commercials for

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playing the part of

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, the legendary Arctic explorer from

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. He subsequently appeared in the Irish soap opera ''

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'' as Louie Gleeson. In 2010, Devine appeared on stage in the play ''My First Time'' alongside

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, Alan Shortt and Claire Tully in different venues across Ireland. He played the

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in the recent Netflix series ''Valhalla''.

Filmography

*''Valhalla'' (2022) *''The Gift'' (2017) *''Vikings'' (2016) *''Tudors'' (2014) *''Fair City'' (2008-2012) *''

'' (2006) *'' An Teanga Runda'' (2005) *'' King Arthur'' (2004) *'' The Honourable Scaffolder'' (2003) *''

'' (2003) *''Flick'' (2000) *'' Blatant Disregard'' (2000) *''

'' (2000) *''

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'' (1998) *''Home'' (short) (1998) *'' Angela Mooney'' (1996) *''

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'' (1995)

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Early life and education

Career

Filmography

See also

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