Andrew Connolly (born 30 November 1965) is an Irish stage and screen actor and director.

Biography

Connolly was born in

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, Ireland, on 30 November 1965 and was raised in the

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and

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areas. At sixteen years old he left school for a seven-month stint in the Merchant Navy, and later served eighteen months of "torture" in the Irish Navy before returning to Dublin, where he became involved in the Dublin Youth Theater. Connolly began his screen career with a recurring role in the

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television series ''Inside'' in 1985, with his first film role coming three years later opposite

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in ''The Courier''. Connolly received roles in several high-profile projects in the 1990s, including the

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of the

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novel '' Patriot Games'' in 1993, and he received a Best Actor nomination for his portrayal of an abusive soldier in 1995's ''Guiltrip''. In 1997, Connolly, his wife (actress Karen Woodley), and their two children relocated to Los Angeles. He had roles in several acclaimed television series, including '' Lost'', '' Heroes'', and ''

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''. He wrote and directed the short film ''Flush'' in 2003, and made his feature film directoral debut with 2008's ''Quest for the Meaning of Life ''. Connolly's most recognizable role was in the video game genre as captain James Donnelly, in '' L.A. Noire''. His latest role was as an ex-con Paddy Bishop in the opera '' Fair City''.

Filmography

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Connolly, Andrew 1965 births Living people Irish expatriate male actors in the United States Irish male film actors Irish male soap opera actors Irish male television actors Irish Naval Service personnel Male actors from Dublin (city)