Moe Dunford

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Maurice "Moe" Dunford (born 11 December 1987) is an Irish actor.[1] He is best known for his roles as Aethelwulf in the television series Vikings (2014–2018) and Patrick Fitzgerald in the 2014 film Patrick's Day. He is the recipient of a number of accolades, including three Irish Film & Television Awards.

Early life and education

Dunford was born in Dungarvan, County Waterford, Ireland.[2] He graduated from the Gaiety School of Acting in June 2009.[2]

Career

Dunford started his acting career in 2010 on The Tudors.[2] Afterwards he appeared in many films and television productions such as An Crisis[2] and Game of Thrones.[2] His most notable roles are Aethelwulf on the television series Vikings[3][4] and Patrick Fitzgerald in the 2014 film Patrick's Day.[2][5] In 2015, he received an IFTA in the category of Best Actor in a Lead Role in Film for Patrick's Day, and an EFP 2015 Shooting Stars Award representing Ireland at the Berlin Film Festival.[2]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2014Patrick's DayPatrick Fitzgerald
2016The FlagMouse Morrisey
Handsome DevilPascal
2017Michael InsideDavid
The LodgersDessie
2018Black '47Fitzgibbon
The DigRonan Callahan
Metal HeartDan
RosieJohn Paul Brady
2019Dark Lies the IslandMartin MannionAdapted from a Kevin Barry story
2020I Am Patrick: The Patron Saint of IrelandNarratorVoice role
Angela's Christmas WishFatherVoice role
KnuckledustHard Eight
2021NightrideBudge
2022Texas Chainsaw MassacreRichter
2024UtopiaDamon

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2010The TudorsRichard Leland2 episodes
2012Game of ThronesStark messengerEpisode: "The Prince of Winterfell"
2013RawNiall3 episodes
An CrisisChristian6 episodes
2014–2018VikingsAethelwulfRecurring role (seasons 2–3); Main role (seasons 4–5); 36 episodes
2018Striking OutSam Dunbar6 episodes
2019Dublin MurdersSam O'NeillRecurring role; 8 episodes
2022RedemptionEoin MolonyMain role
The HeadAlec KurtzMain role
2022–2024The DryJackMain role
2024–2025ConflictMaj. BradyMiniseries; 5 episodes
2025House of GuinnessWilliam Randall RobertsSupporting role; 3 episodes

Music videos

YearTitleArtistRole
2016"Cherry Wine"HozierMan

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryResultWork
2014Cork Film FestivalInternationalWonPatrick's Day
Galway Film FestivalBingham Ray New Talent AwardNominated
Hell's Half Mile Film & Music Festival, MichiganBest Actor in a Lead Role - FilmWon
2015Berlin International Film FestivalEFP Shooting Stars Award, IrelandWon
Irish Film and Television AwardsBest Actor in a Lead Role - FilmWon
Rising StarNominatedPatrick's Day and Vikings
2016Irish Film and Television AwardsActor in a Supporting Role in Drama[6]WonVikings
2017Irish Film and Television AwardsActor in a Supporting Role in Drama[7]NominatedVikings
2018Irish Film and Television AwardsActor in a Supporting Role in Drama[8]NominatedVikings
2019Newport Beach Film FestivalBest Actor[9]WonThe Dig
2020Irish Film and Television AwardsActor in a Leading Role[10]NominatedThe Dig
2021Irish Film and Television AwardsActor in a Leading Role in Film[11]NominatedKnuckledust
2022Irish Film and Television AwardsActor in a Leading Role in Film[12]WonNightride

References

  1. ↑"Patrick's Day star Moe Dunford honoured in Berlin". RTE. 10 February 2015. Retrieved 24 May 2015.
  2. 1234567"Moe Dunford: 'Patrick spoke to me. I know Patrick very well'". The Irish Times. Retrieved 24 March 2017.
  3. ↑"Moe's the main man - Waterford native Moe Dunford lands lead role in bloodthirsty TV saga - Independent.ie". Independent.ie. Retrieved 24 March 2017.
  4. ↑"The busy 'Vikings' star Moe Dunford chats to IFTN about the latest season returning tonight, Patrick's Day, Black 47 and more | The Irish Film & Television Network". IFTN. Retrieved 24 March 2017.
  5. ↑"The pride in playing a repressed schizophrenic - Patrick's Day star Moe Dunford - Independent.ie". Independent.ie. Retrieved 24 March 2017.
  6. ↑"IFTA Academy | Irish Film & Television Academy | Irish Film & Television Awards". IFTA. Retrieved 11 November 2016.
  7. ↑"IFTA Academy | Irish Film & Television Academy | Irish Film & Television Awards". IFTA. Retrieved 9 December 2020.
  8. ↑ "صحيفة ذا آيريش تايمز" . تم الاطلاع عليه بتاريخ 9 ديسمبر 2020 .
  9. ↑ "جوائز NBFF" .
  10. ↑ "صحيفة ذا آيريش تايمز" . تم الاطلاع عليه بتاريخ 9 ديسمبر 2020 .
  11. ↑ كلارك، دونالد (15 يونيو 2021). "جوائز إيفتاس 2021: مسلسلات Normal People وSmother وDating Amber تتصدر الترشيحات" . صحيفة ذا آيريش تايمز . تاريخ الاسترجاع: 18 يونيو 2021 .
  12. ^ كلارك ، دونالد (22 فبراير 2022). "بلفاست و An Cailín Ciúin يتصدران الترشيحات لجوائز السينما والتلفزيون الأيرلندية" . الأيرلندية تايمز . تم الاسترجاع 24 فبراير 2022 .