Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Film actor, Television actor, Actor, Stage actor
Birthday
(Thursday)
Nationality
Citizenship
United Kingdom
Spouse
Dolours Price (1983-2000)
Education
Queen's University Belfast, Belfast High School
Zodiac Sign
♏ Scorpio
Chinese Zodiac
狗 Dog
Name Origin
English < Proto-Indo-European (*-nós)
Popularity
Tier B -- 62,900 Wikipedia views/month
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Career
Career spanning 45 years (1980-2025)
Screen debut
First screen credit at age 33
Year context
Born in 1946 -- First meeting of the United Nations General Assembly; Harry S. Truman was US president
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Filmography (50)
AWARDS (3)
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Sitges Film Festival Best Actor award
WON
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Theatre World Award
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honorary doctorate
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Biography
Stephen Rea (born 31 October 1946) is an Irish film and stage actor. Rea has appeared in a number of high profile films, both Irish and international, such as V for Vendetta, Michael Collins, Interview with the Vampire and Breakfast on Pluto. Rea was nominated for an Academy Award for his lead performance as Fergus in the 1992 film The Crying Game.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Stephen Rea?
Stephen Rea is 79 years old, born on .
Where was Stephen Rea born?
Stephen Rea was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK.
What movies or shows has Stephen Rea been in?
Stephen Rea has 50 credits in our database. Notable titles include Prime Target (2025), Counterpart (2017), Dickensian (2015), The Curse of Styria (2014), Asylum (2013).
What is Stephen Rea known for?
Stephen Rea is primarily known as an actor. Stephen Rea (born 31 October 1946) is an Irish film and stage actor. Rea has appeared in a number of high profile films, both Irish…
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