Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Birthday
(Friday)
Nationality
Languages
English, Irish, Spanish
Spouse
Sabina Higgins
Children
4 children: Alice Mary Higgins
Residences
Áras an Uachtaráin
Education
Indiana University, Indiana University Bloomington, St. Flannan's College, University of Galway
Zodiac Sign
♈ Aries
Chinese Zodiac
蛇 Snake
Name Origin
English < Biblical Hebrew (מִיכָאֵל)
Popularity
Tier B -- 25,367 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 29
Year context
Born in 1941 -- Japan attacks Pearl Harbor; US enters World War II; Franklin D. Roosevelt was US president
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Career
Career spanning 32 years (1971-2003)
Frequent co-star
Appeared in 5 films with Michael Higgins
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Sustainability
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Cultural Uplift
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Filmography (5)
AWARDS (3)
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Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of the Sun of Peru
WON
B
Seán MacBride Peace Prize
WON
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honorary doctor of the University of Rennes 2
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Biography
Michael Daniel Higgins is an Irish politician, poet and broadcaster who served as the president of Ireland from November 2011 to November 2025. Entering national politics through the Labour Party, he served as a senator from 1973 to 1977 and a Teachta Dála (TD) from 1981 to 1982, returning to the Seanad from 1983 to 1987 and the Dáil from 1987 to 2011. He served as minister for arts, culture and the Gaeltacht from 1993 to 1997 and as mayor of Galway from 1981 to 1982 and 1990 to 1991.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Michael D. Higgins?
Michael D. Higgins is 84 years old, born on .
Where was Michael D. Higgins born?
Michael D. Higgins was born in Limerick.
What movies or shows has Michael D. Higgins been in?
Michael D. Higgins has 5 credits in our database. Notable titles include Swimfan (2002), State and Main (2000), Fort Apache, The Bronx (1981), The Seduction of Joe Tynan (1979), Desperate Characters (1971).
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