Gabriel Byrne: Biography in Details
Who is Gabriel Byrne?
Gabriel James Byrne is an Irish actor, film director, writer, cultural ambassador, and audiobook narrator.
His screen debut came in the Irish drama serial The Riordans and the spin-off show Bracken.
Likewise, he won a Golden Globe Award and was nominated for two Emmy Awards and two Satellite Awards.
Gabriel Byrne: Age, Parents, Siblings, Ethnicity, Nationality
Gabriel Byrne was born on 12th May 1950 in Dublin, Ireland. He is the son of Dan Byrne(father) and Eileen Gannon(mother).
Similarly, he was the eldest among six children and was raised by Roman Catholic parents. His father was a cooper and soldier, and his mother was a hospital nurse.
He has five siblings Breda Byrne (sister), Margaret Byrne (sister), Thomas Byrne (brother), Marian Byrne (sister), and Donal Byrne(brother).
Besides, his nationality is Irish and his ethnicity is also Irish.
Education, School/College University
Talking about his education, Gabriel Byrne attended University College Dublin, where he studied archaeology and linguistics, becoming proficient in Irish.
Gabriel Byrne: Professional Life and Career
Gabriel Byrne began his acting career in the Focus Theatre before he joined London’s Royal Court Theatre in the year 1979.
His screen debut came in the Irish drama serial The Riordans and the spin-off show Bracken.
Similarly, he has starred in over 70 films for some of the cinema’s best-known directors.
Likewise, Gabriel Byrne starred in many films, including Excalibur (1981), Miller’s Crossing (1990), The Usual Suspects (1995), Stigmata (1999), End of Days (1999), and many more.
He also starred in Spider (2002), Jindabyne (2006), Vampire Academy (2014), The 33 (2015), Hereditary (2018), and many more.
Furthermore, Gabriel Byrne has also produced several films, including the Academy Award-nominated In the Name of the Father(1993).
In the year 2018, he was awarded the Irish Film and Television Academy Lifetime Achievement Award for his contribution to Irish cinema.
Moreover, he performed a song titled My Way in a movie made by Dog Time in the year 1996 where he had the role of Ben London.
Awards, Nominations
He has been nominated for many awards.
He has won Jacob’s Awards for Jacob’s Award for Best Actor in a TV Series (Drama), Fantasporto for International Fantasy Film Award for Best Actor, and the National Board of Review of Motion Pictures for NBR Award for Best Acting by an Ensemble.
Likewise, Gabriel Byrne won the Dingle Film Festival for Gregory Peck Excellence in the Art of Film Award, Golden Globe Awards for Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Drama, and many others.
Gabriel Byrne: Net Worth, Salary
He has an estimated net worth of $16 million. He might earn a huge amount of money. However, his salary and income are not disclosed.
Similarly, he purchased a condo in Manhattan’s Nolita neighborhood for $3,360,225 for the unit which has two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and 1,688 square feet.
Gabriel Byrne: Rumors and Controversy
There are no big rumors or controversies about Gabriel. As he is successful in maintaining his life away from rumors and controversy.
Body Measurements: Height, Weight, Body Size
Talking about Gabriel Byrne’s body measurements, he has a height of 5 feet 10 inches and he weighs around 72 kg.
Gabriel Byrne has salt and pepper color hair and blue eyes color.
Gabriel Byrne is not active on social media. He does not have Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter accounts.
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Gabriel Byrne's Anniversary Dates
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| 2024 | August | Sunday |
| 2025 | August | Monday |
| 2026 | August | Tuesday |
| 2027 | August | Wednesday |
| 2028 | August | Friday |
Gabriel Byrne's Birthday Dates
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| 2024 | May | Sunday |
| 2025 | May | Monday |
| 2026 | May | Tuesday |
| 2027 | May | Wednesday |
| 2028 | May | Friday |
