Stephen Rea
Birth Place: IRELAND
Latest News on Stephen Rea:
Stephen Rea Stars Leads OCEAN CHILD Marking The Irish Cultural Centre's 30th Anniversary (Oct 7, 2025)
Stephen Rea To Narrate London Premiere Of OCEAN CHILD At Irish Cultural Centre's 30th Anniversary (Oct 6, 2025)
Review: ENDGAME, Starring Douglas Hodge, Theatre Royal Bath (Sep 24, 2025)
Stephen Rea Stars Leads OCEAN CHILD Marking The Irish Cultural Centre's 30th Anniversary (Oct 7, 2025)
Stephen Rea To Narrate London Premiere Of OCEAN CHILD At Irish Cultural Centre's 30th Anniversary (Oct 6, 2025)
Review: ENDGAME, Starring Douglas Hodge, Theatre Royal Bath (Sep 24, 2025)
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STAGE CREDITS
Movies
Cry of the Banshee
[ 1970 ] Villager
[ 1970 ] Villager
Angel
[ 1982 ] Danny
[ 1982 ] Danny
Loose Connections
[ 1983 ] Harry
[ 1983 ] Harry
The Company of Wolves
[ 1984 ] Young Groom
[ 1984 ] Young Groom
The Doctor and the Devils
[ 1985 ] Timothy Broom
[ 1985 ] Timothy Broom
Life Is Sweet
[ 1990 ] Patsy
[ 1990 ] Patsy
The Crying Game
[ 1992 ] Fergus
[ 1992 ] Fergus
Bad Behaviour
[ 1993 ] Gerry McAllister
[ 1993 ] Gerry McAllister
Princess Caraboo
[ 1994 ] Gutch
[ 1994 ] Gutch
Ready to Wear
[ 1994 ] Milo O Brannigan
[ 1994 ] Milo O Brannigan
Angie
[ 1994 ] Noel
[ 1994 ] Noel
Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles
[ 1994 ] Santiago
[ 1994 ] Santiago
All Men Are Mortal
[ 1995 ] Fosca
[ 1995 ] Fosca
Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea
[ 1995 ] Nikos
[ 1995 ] Nikos
The Last of the High Kings
[ 1996 ] Cab Driver
[ 1996 ] Cab Driver
Michael Collins
[ 1996 ] Ned Broy
[ 1996 ] Ned Broy
Trojan Eddie
[ 1996 ] Trojan Eddie
[ 1996 ] Trojan Eddie
Hacks
[ 1997 ] Brian
[ 1997 ] Brian
Double Tap
[ 1997 ] Cypher
[ 1997 ] Cypher
The Butcher Boy
[ 1997 ] Da Brady
[ 1997 ] Da Brady
Fever Pitch
[ 1997 ] Ray, the Governor
[ 1997 ] Ray, the Governor
The Break
[ 1997 ] Sean Dowd
[ 1997 ] Sean Dowd
This Is My Father
[ 1998 ] Mission Priest
[ 1998 ] Mission Priest
Still Crazy
[ 1998 ] Tony Costello
[ 1998 ] Tony Costello
The Life Before This
[ 1999 ] Brian
[ 1999 ] Brian
Guinevere
[ 1999 ] Connie Fitzpatrick
[ 1999 ] Connie Fitzpatrick
In Dreams
[ 1999 ] Doctor Silverman
[ 1999 ] Doctor Silverman
The End of the Affair
[ 1999 ] Henry Miles
[ 1999 ] Henry Miles
I Could Read the Sky
[ 1999 ] P.J.
[ 1999 ] P.J.
The Musketeer
[ 2001 ] Cardinal Richelieu
[ 2001 ] Cardinal Richelieu
On the Edge
[ 2001 ] Dr. Figure
[ 2001 ] Dr. Figure
Feardotcom
[ 2002 ] Alistair
[ 2002 ] Alistair
Evelyn
[ 2002 ] Michael Beattie
[ 2002 ] Michael Beattie
Bloom
[ 2003 ] Leopold Bloom
[ 2003 ] Leopold Bloom
Proud
[ 2004 ] Barney Garvey
[ 2004 ] Barney Garvey
The I Inside
[ 2004 ] Doctor Newman
[ 2004 ] Doctor Newman
Control
[ 2004 ] Dr. Arlo Penner
[ 2004 ] Dr. Arlo Penner
The Halo Effect
[ 2004 ] Fatso
[ 2004 ] Fatso
The Confessor
[ 2004 ] McCaran
[ 2004 ] McCaran
Breakfast on Pluto
[ 2005 ] Bertie
[ 2005 ] Bertie
Tara Road
[ 2005 ] Colm Maguire
[ 2005 ] Colm Maguire
V for Vendetta
[ 2005 ] Finch
[ 2005 ] Finch
River Queen
[ 2005 ] Francis
[ 2005 ] Francis
Sixty Six
[ 2006 ] Dr. Barrie
[ 2006 ] Dr. Barrie
Sisters
[ 2006 ] Dr. Philip Lacan
[ 2006 ] Dr. Philip Lacan
The Reaping
[ 2007 ] Father Costigan
[ 2007 ] Father Costigan
Until Death
[ 2007 ] Gabriel Callaghan
[ 2007 ] Gabriel Callaghan
Stuck
[ 2007 ] Thom Bardo
[ 2007 ] Thom Bardo
The Devil's Mercy
[ 2008 ] Tyler
[ 2008 ] Tyler
The Heavy
[ 2009 ] Anawalt
[ 2009 ] Anawalt
Heidi 4 Paws
[ 2009 ] Doctor
[ 2009 ] Doctor
Spy(Ies)
[ 2009 ] M. Palmer
[ 2009 ] M. Palmer
Nothing Personal
[ 2009 ] Martin
[ 2009 ] Martin
Child of the Dead End
[ 2009 ] Patrick MacGill
[ 2009 ] Patrick MacGill
Ondine
[ 2009 ] Priest
[ 2009 ] Priest
Stella Days
[ 2011 ] Brendan McSweeney
[ 2011 ] Brendan McSweeney
Blackthorn
[ 2011 ] Mackinley
[ 2011 ] Mackinley
Underworld: Awakening
[ 2012 ] Dr. Jacob Lane
[ 2012 ] Dr. Jacob Lane
Tasting Menu
[ 2013 ] Walter
[ 2013 ] Walter
The Curse of Styria
[ 2014 ] Dr. Hill
[ 2014 ] Dr. Hill
Out of the Dark
[ 2014 ] Jordan
[ 2014 ] Jordan
Ruby Strangelove Young Witch
[ 2015 ] Danforth
[ 2015 ] Danforth
Greta
[ 2018 ] Brian Cody
[ 2018 ] Brian Cody
Black '47
[ 2018 ] Conneely
[ 2018 ] Conneely
Cyprus Avenue
[ 2019 ] Eric Miller
[ 2019 ] Eric Miller
Nightride
[ 2021 ] Joe
[ 2021 ] Joe
TV Shows
Crossroads
Pepe Costa
Pepe Costa
Dickensian
Inspector Bucket
Inspector Bucket
Horrible Histories
Narrator
Narrator
I Didn't Know You Cared
Carter Brandon
Carter Brandon
Prime Target
Professor James Alderman
Professor James Alderman
Prime Target
[ 2025-2025 ] Professor James Alderman
[ 2025-2025 ] Professor James Alderman
Awards and Nominations
winner
Drama League Awards - 1993 - Distinguished Performance Award
Stephen Rea, Someone Who'll Watch Over Me
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1993 - Best Debut Performance
Stephen ReaSomeone to Watch Over Me
Tony Awards - 1993 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play
Stephen Rea , Someone Who'll Watch Over Me
Videos
VIDEO: Emily Blunt & Chaske Spencer Star in Prime Video's THE ENGLISH Trailer
by Michael Major - 2022-10-13 10:33:07
VIDEO: Emily Blunt & Chaske Spencer Star in Prime Video's THE ENGLISH Series Trailer
by Michael Major - 2022-09-01 10:13:36
VIDEO: Stephen Schwartz and Jeanine Tesori Talk Storytelling Through Song for DGF's 'The Legacy Project'
by BWW News Desk - 2017-05-02 14:51:34
TV: Watch Highlights from Signature Theatre's A PARTICLE OF DREAD (OEDIPUS VARIATIONS)
by Tyler Peterson - 2014-11-20 15:46:57
News
Stephen Rea Stars Leads OCEAN CHILD Marking The Irish Cultural Centre's 30th Anniversary
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2025
Oscar-nominated actor Stephen Rea will narrate Ocean Child at the Irish Cultural Centre this November - the flagship event in the Irish Cultural Centre's 30th anniversary programme.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2025
Oscar-nominated actor Stephen Rea will narrate Ocean Child at the Irish Cultural Centre this November - the flagship event in the Irish Cultural Centre's 30th anniversary programme.
Stephen Rea To Narrate London Premiere Of OCEAN CHILD At Irish Cultural Centre's 30th Anniversary
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 6, 2025
The Irish Cultural Centre in Hammersmith will mark its 30th anniversary this November with Ocean Child. Learn more about the upcoming events and see how to attend here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 6, 2025
The Irish Cultural Centre in Hammersmith will mark its 30th anniversary this November with Ocean Child. Learn more about the upcoming events and see how to attend here!
Review: ENDGAME, Starring Douglas Hodge, Theatre Royal Bath
by Cheryl Markosky - Sep 24, 2025
Douglas Hodge commendably leads a star-studded cast in Lindsay Posner's new adaptation of Endgame at Theatre Royal Bath's intimate Ustinov Studio.
by Cheryl Markosky - Sep 24, 2025
Douglas Hodge commendably leads a star-studded cast in Lindsay Posner's new adaptation of Endgame at Theatre Royal Bath's intimate Ustinov Studio.
TUTA Theatre Reveals Schedule of Actors for WHITE RABBIT, RED RABBIT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 3, 2025
The highly experimental play WHITE RABBIT, RED RABBIT by Iranian German playwright Nassim Soleimanpour, is coming to TUTA. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 3, 2025
The highly experimental play WHITE RABBIT, RED RABBIT by Iranian German playwright Nassim Soleimanpour, is coming to TUTA. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Stephen Rea Will Bring KRAPP'S LAST TAPE to New York
by Stephi Wild - Jun 26, 2025
Legendary Irish actor Stephen Rea takes on Samuel Beckett’s Krapp’s Last Tape in a revelatory new production directed by Vicky Featherstone. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 26, 2025
Legendary Irish actor Stephen Rea takes on Samuel Beckett’s Krapp’s Last Tape in a revelatory new production directed by Vicky Featherstone. Learn more here!
TUTA Theatre Updates Summer Repertory Lineup with TOM & ELIZA and Nassim Soleimanpour’s WHITE RABBIT, RED RABBIT
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 17, 2025
TUTA Theatre has announced a change in its two-play summer repertory. WHITE RABBIT, RED RABBIT will replace the replace the previously announced EVERY BRILLIANT THING and will play Sundays and Mondays through August 16.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 17, 2025
TUTA Theatre has announced a change in its two-play summer repertory. WHITE RABBIT, RED RABBIT will replace the replace the previously announced EVERY BRILLIANT THING and will play Sundays and Mondays through August 16.
Review: KRAPP'S LAST TAPE, Starring Stephen Rea
by Franco Milazzo - May 2, 2025
In this latest revival of Krapp’s Last Tape at the Barbican Centre, it is the silence that speaks the loudest. At times, it’s practically deafening.
by Franco Milazzo - May 2, 2025
In this latest revival of Krapp’s Last Tape at the Barbican Centre, it is the silence that speaks the loudest. At times, it’s practically deafening.
Adelaide Writers' Week 2025 Program Launches
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2025
The 2025 Adelaide Festival opens today with a Global Showcase of Arts & Culture 65 events, 11 world premieres, 9 Australian premieres and 15 exclusives. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2025
The 2025 Adelaide Festival opens today with a Global Showcase of Arts & Culture 65 events, 11 world premieres, 9 Australian premieres and 15 exclusives. Learn more here!
Barbican Theatre Adds Four Shows to Spring Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Jan 15, 2025
The Barbican Centre has announced four further productions, presented by the Barbican Theatre, to complete its spring season drawing on themes of gathering and renewal.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 15, 2025
The Barbican Centre has announced four further productions, presented by the Barbican Theatre, to complete its spring season drawing on themes of gathering and renewal.
Video: Leo Woodall and Quintessa Swindell Star in PRIME TARGET Trailer
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 13, 2025
Apple TV+ has unveiled the trailer for the new conspiracy thriller “Prime Target,” starring Leo Woodall and Quintessa Swindell. The eight-episode series will premiere globally on Apple TV+ on January 22. Watch the trailer now!
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 13, 2025
Apple TV+ has unveiled the trailer for the new conspiracy thriller “Prime Target,” starring Leo Woodall and Quintessa Swindell. The eight-episode series will premiere globally on Apple TV+ on January 22. Watch the trailer now!
Adelaide Festival Announces 2025 Program
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 3, 2024
Adelaide Festival has announced its 40th program, promising a suite of international and Australian productions and artists which will further enhance its 65-year reputation as Australia's premier international festival.
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 3, 2024
Adelaide Festival has announced its 40th program, promising a suite of international and Australian productions and artists which will further enhance its 65-year reputation as Australia's premier international festival.
Apple TV+ Sets Release Date for New Conspiracy Thriller PRIME TARGET
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 24, 2024
Apple TV+ has announced the premiere date for the new conspiracy thriller “Prime Target” starring SAG Award winner Leo Woodall (“The White Lotus,” “One Day”) and Quintessa Swindell (“Black Adam,” “In Treatment”).
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 24, 2024
Apple TV+ has announced the premiere date for the new conspiracy thriller “Prime Target” starring SAG Award winner Leo Woodall (“The White Lotus,” “One Day”) and Quintessa Swindell (“Black Adam,” “In Treatment”).
Further Performances Added For WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT at @sohoplace
by Stephi Wild - Sep 6, 2024
Further performances announced for WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT by Nassim Soleimanpour. The award-winning international hit continues to captivate audiences with its unique theatrical experience.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 6, 2024
Further performances announced for WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT by Nassim Soleimanpour. The award-winning international hit continues to captivate audiences with its unique theatrical experience.
Jonathan Pryce, Michael Sheen & More to Star in WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT @sohoplace
by Stephi Wild - Aug 16, 2024
The international hit White Rabbit Red Rabbit challenges a fearless performer to take centre stage with no preparation, no director and no idea what will greet them as they open a sealed envelope and take out the script. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 16, 2024
The international hit White Rabbit Red Rabbit challenges a fearless performer to take centre stage with no preparation, no director and no idea what will greet them as they open a sealed envelope and take out the script. Learn how to purchase tickets.
POWER AND LIGHT World Premiere to Open at Theatre 40 in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2024
'Power and Light' is a new play about the rivalry between Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla in the development of electricity. Tickets are $35.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2024
'Power and Light' is a new play about the rivalry between Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla in the development of electricity. Tickets are $35.
Cultural Sovereignty Centre-Stage As Ukrainian Production Of Brian Friel's TRANSLATIONS Comes To The Abbey This June
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2023
Ukraine's national theatre – the Lesya Ukrainka National Academic Drama Theatre – will bring its production of Brian Friel's Translations to the Abbey stage from Tuesday, 20th – Saturday, 24th of June, the Abbey Theatre has announced.
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2023
Ukraine's national theatre – the Lesya Ukrainka National Academic Drama Theatre – will bring its production of Brian Friel's Translations to the Abbey stage from Tuesday, 20th – Saturday, 24th of June, the Abbey Theatre has announced.
Theatre Director Nancy Meckler Releases New Book 'Notes From the Rehearsal Room'
by Stephi Wild - Dec 14, 2022
Theatre director Nancy Meckler’s book Notes from the Rehearsal Room is intended for anyone interested, professionally or as a theatregoer, in what is involved in turning words on a page into a theatrical event.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 14, 2022
Theatre director Nancy Meckler’s book Notes from the Rehearsal Room is intended for anyone interested, professionally or as a theatregoer, in what is involved in turning words on a page into a theatrical event.
Cast Announced For SALT-WATER MOON at Finborough Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 28, 2022
In a production commissioned by the Finborough Theatre, the UK premiere of David French's classic Salt-Water Moon opens at the Finborough Theatre for a four week limited season on Tuesday, 3 January 2023 (Press Nights: Thursday, 5 January 2023 and Friday, 6 January 2023 at 7.30pm). It's a splendid moon-filled night in Coley's Point in 1926.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 28, 2022
In a production commissioned by the Finborough Theatre, the UK premiere of David French's classic Salt-Water Moon opens at the Finborough Theatre for a four week limited season on Tuesday, 3 January 2023 (Press Nights: Thursday, 5 January 2023 and Friday, 6 January 2023 at 7.30pm). It's a splendid moon-filled night in Coley's Point in 1926.
VIDEO: Emily Blunt & Chaske Spencer Star in Prime Video's THE ENGLISH Trailer
by Michael Major - Oct 13, 2022
An Englishwoman, Lady Cornelia Locke (Emily Blunt), and a Pawnee ex-cavalry scout, Eli Whipp (Chaske Spencer), come together in 1890 middle America to cross a violent landscape built on dreams and blood. The series includes Rafe Spall (The Salisbury Poisonings), Tom Hughes (A Discovery of Witches), and more.Watch the new video trailer now!
by Michael Major - Oct 13, 2022
An Englishwoman, Lady Cornelia Locke (Emily Blunt), and a Pawnee ex-cavalry scout, Eli Whipp (Chaske Spencer), come together in 1890 middle America to cross a violent landscape built on dreams and blood. The series includes Rafe Spall (The Salisbury Poisonings), Tom Hughes (A Discovery of Witches), and more.Watch the new video trailer now!
VIDEO: Emily Blunt & Chaske Spencer Star in Prime Video's THE ENGLISH Series Trailer
by Michael Major - Sep 1, 2022
Prime Video debuted the video teaser trailer for the upcoming Western drama series The English, starring Emily Blunt (A Quiet Place franchise, Sicario, Oppenheimer) and Chaske Spencer (Wild Indian, Echo), along with its premiere date. The English is an epic chase Western, from award-winning writer and director Hugo Blick.
by Michael Major - Sep 1, 2022
Prime Video debuted the video teaser trailer for the upcoming Western drama series The English, starring Emily Blunt (A Quiet Place franchise, Sicario, Oppenheimer) and Chaske Spencer (Wild Indian, Echo), along with its premiere date. The English is an epic chase Western, from award-winning writer and director Hugo Blick.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Stephen Rea been in?
Stephen Rea has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
How many West End shows has Stephen Rea been in?
Stephen Rea has appeared on London's West End in 2 shows.
What was Stephen Rea's first West End show?
Stephen Rea's first West End show was High Society which opened in 1987
What awards has Stephen Rea been nominated for?
Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Someone Who'll Watch Over Me, Best Debut Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Someone to Watch Over Me and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Someone Who'll Watch Over Me.
What awards has Stephen Rea won?
Stephen Rea has won the Distinguished Performance Award from the Drama League Awards for Someone Who'll Watch Over Me and the Best Debut Performance from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Someone to Watch Over Me.
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