Chris Newman (born 16 December 1987) is an Irish actor with roles in films ''

Song for a Raggy Boy ''Song for a Raggy Boy'' is an 2003 Irish historical drama film directed by Aisling Walsh. It is based on the book of the same name by Patrick Galvin and is based on true events. Plot In 1939, on the brink of World War II, the St. Judes Reform ...

'' and '' Perrier's Bounty'' and TV series '' The Clinic'', ''Love is the Drug'', ''

Stardust Stardust may refer to: * A type of cosmic dust, composed of particles in space Entertainment Songs * “Stardust” (1927 song), by Hoagy Carmichael * “Stardust” (David Essex song), 1974 * “Stardust” (Lena Meyer-Landrut song), 2012 * ...

'', '' Love/Hate and Red Rock''.

Early life

Newman began attending the

Billie Barry Lillian "Billie" Barry (27 January 1921 - 30 September 2014) was an Irish singer, dancer and choreographer who founded the Billie Barry Stage School in 1964. Background Billie Barry was born in Drumcondra, Dublin, Ireland, one of 15 children. He ...

Stage School at age five. Although the school focused mainly on dance, it introduced him to being on stage. When he was thirteen, he auditioned six times for Aisling Walsh's feature film, ''

'', before eventually being cast in the role of Patrick Delaney.

Career

In 2003, Newman landed a role in the TV series, ''The Clinic'', alongside a young Saoirse Ronan, who played his sister. For the next few years, he juggled school work with roles in ''Love is the Drug'', ''Stardust'' and ''Aisling's Diary''. In 2009, he undertook a role in the crime-drama '' Love/Hate''. In 2010, Newman had a small part in the comedy gangster film, ''Perrier's Bounty'', starring

Cillian Murphy Cillian Murphy (; born 25 May 1976) is an Irish actor. Originally the lead singer, guitarist, and lyricist of the rock band The Sons of Mr. Green Genes, he turned down a record deal in the late 1990s and began acting on stage and in short an ...

, Brendan Gleeson and Jim Broadbent before working with Joe Flanigan and John Rhys-Davies on the sci-fi TV movie, ''Ferocious Planet''. In 2012 he played William Kelly, an assistant electrician in ''Saving the Titanic'' alongside Andrew Simpson, his co-star in ''Song for a Raggy Boy''. Chris Newman made his debut in the

Abbey Theatre The Abbey Theatre ( ga, Amharclann na Mainistreach), also known as the National Theatre of Ireland ( ga, Amharclann Náisiúnta na hÉireann), in Dublin, Ireland, is one of the country's leading cultural institutions. First opening to the pu ...

in February with two twenty-minute plays about love, life and relationships called ''Love in a Glass Jar'' and ''Ribbons''. In 2013 he appeared in '' Quirke''. Since 2015, Newman has played the corrupt Detective Rory Walsh in ''Red Rock''. Newman appeared in a documentary for Irish television, '' Hollywood Trials'', in 2008 and appeared in a video for Irish band No Roller's debut single "Ocean". His first taste of theatre was when he took the lead role in ''Chatroom''.

Filmography

* (2002) '' Incredible Story Studio'' – Max * (2003) ''

'' – Patrick Delaney 743 * (2002–2003) '' Fair City'' – Michael Glavin (14 episodes) * (2003) '' The Clinic'' – Tommy Geraghty (4 episodes) * (2004) ''Love is the Drug'' – Mark Kirwin * (2006) ''

'' – John Jr. * (2008–2009) '' Aisling's Diary'' – Murphy * (2009) '' Perrier's Bounty'' – Teen Joyrider * (2010) ''

Mariana Mariana may refer to: Literature * ''Mariana'' (Dickens novel), a 1940 novel by Monica Dickens * ''Mariana'' (poem), a poem by Alfred Tennyson, 1st Baron Tennyson * ''Mariana'' (Vaz novel), a 1997 novel by Katherine Vaz Music *"Mariana", a so ...

'' – Tony/Young Pavel * (2010) '' Love/Hate'' – Robbie Treacy * (2011) ''

Ferocious Planet ''Ferocious Planet'' (released on DVD in some places as ''The Other Side'' or ''Alien Gateway'') is a 2011 American television film co-produced by Syfy and MNG films. It was filmed on location in Ireland. It is the 23rd film of the '' Maneater Se ...

'' – Pvt. Jordan Reid * (2012) '' Saving the Titanic'' – William Kelly * (2012) '' Trivia'' – Denis * (2012) '' Rapture'' * (2013) '' The Food Guide to Love'' – Waiter * (2014) '' Quirke'' – Rugby fan * (2014) '' Jack and Ralph Plan a Murder'' – Pat * (2014) '' Shooting for Socrates'' – Norman Whiteside * (2015) '' ROY'' – Zach Morgan * (2015–2020) '' Red Rock'' – Detective Garda Rory Walsh * (2016) ''

Eden Eden may refer to: * Garden of Eden, the "garden of God" described in the Book of Genesis Places and jurisdictions Canada * Eden, Ontario * Eden High School Middle East * Eden, Lebanon, a city and former bishopric * Camp Eden, Iraq O ...

'' – Posh kid * (2016) '' A Dangerous Fortune'' – David Greenbourne * (2016) '' A Date for Mad Mary'' – Guy on train * (2016) '' The Legend of Harry and Ambrose'' – Seáneen * (2020) '' Here Are the Young Men'' – Dwayne Kearney

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Newman, Chris 1987 births Living people Irish male television actors Irish male film actors