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Chris Newman (actor)
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Christopher Newman (born 16 December 1987) is an Irish actor with roles in films Song for a Raggy Boy[1] and Perrier's Bounty and TV series The Clinic, Love is the Drug,[2] Stardust, Love/Hate and Red Rock.
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Early life
[edit]Newman began attending the Billie Barry Stage School at age five. Although the school focused mainly on dance, it introduced him to being on stage. When he was thirteen, he auditioned six times for Aisling Walsh's feature film, Song for a Raggy Boy, before eventually being cast in the role of Patrick Delaney.
Career
[edit]In 2003, Newman landed a role in the TV series, The Clinic, alongside a young Saoirse Ronan, who played his sister. For the next few years, he juggled school work with roles in Love is the Drug, Stardust and Aisling's Diary. In 2009, he undertook a role in the crime-drama Love/Hate. In 2010, Newman had a small part in the comedy gangster film, Perrier's Bounty, starring Cillian Murphy, Brendan Gleeson and Jim Broadbent before working with Joe Flanigan and John Rhys-Davies on the sci-fi TV movie, Ferocious Planet. In 2012 he played William Kelly, an assistant electrician in Saving the Titanic alongside Andrew Simpson, his co-star in Song for a Raggy Boy. Chris Newman made his debut in the Abbey Theatre in February with two twenty-minute plays about love, life and relationships called Love in a Glass Jar and Ribbons.[3][4] In 2013 he appeared in Quirke. Since 2015, Newman has played the corrupt Detective Rory Walsh in Red Rock.
Newman appeared in a documentary for Irish television, Hollywood Trials, in 2008 and appeared in a video for Irish band No Roller's debut single "Ocean". His first taste of theatre was when he took the lead role in Chatroom.[citation needed]
Filmography
[edit]- (2002) Incredible Story Studio – Max[5][6]
- (2003) Song for a Raggy Boy – Patrick Delaney 743[5]
- (2002–2003) Fair City – Michael Glavin (14 episodes)[5]
- (2003) The Clinic – Tommy Geraghty (4 episodes)[5]
- (2004) Love is the Drug – Mark Kirwin[5]
- (2006) Stardust – John Jr.[5]
- (2008–2009) Aisling's Diary – Murphy[5]
- (2009) Perrier's Bounty – Teen Joyrider[5]
- (2010) Mariana – Tony/Young Pavel[5]
- (2010) Love/Hate – Robbie Treacy[5]
- (2011) Ferocious Planet – Pvt. Jordan Reid[5]
- (2012) Saving the Titanic – William Kelly[5]
- (2012) Trivia – Denis[7]
- (2012) Rapture[8]
- (2013) The Food Guide to Love – Waiter[9]
- (2014) Quirke – Rugby fan[10]
- (2014) Jack and Ralph Plan a Murder – Pat[11]
- (2014) Shooting for Socrates – Norman Whiteside[12]
- (2015) Roy – Zach Morgan[13]
- (2015–2020) Red Rock – Detective Garda Rory Walsh[14]
- (2016) Eden – Posh kid[15]
- (2016) A Dangerous Fortune – David Greenbourne[16]
- (2016) A Date for Mad Mary – Guy on train[17]
- (2016) The Legend of Harry and Ambrose – Seáneen[18]
- (2020) Here Are the Young Men – Dwayne Kearney
References
[edit]- ^ Hennessy, Caroline (16 October 2003). "Song for a Raggy Boy". Raidió Teilifís Éireann. Retrieved 3 July 2011.
- ^ "Love Is The Drug Begins on RTÉ Two". The Irish Film & Television Network. 15 November 2004. Retrieved 3 July 2011.
- ^ "Abbey Theatre - Amharclann na Mainistreach". Archived from the original on 2 February 2014. Retrieved 15 October 2013.
- ^ "Love in a Glass Jar and Ribbons | Abbey Theatre - Amharclann na Mainistreach". Archived from the original on 6 February 2014. Retrieved 15 October 2013.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "Chris Newman". IMDb. Retrieved 13 August 2021.
- ^ "Incredible Story Studio" True Colours (TV Episode 2002) - IMDb, 17 December 2002, retrieved 13 August 2021
- ^ "Trivia" Episode #2.5 (TV Episode 2012) - IMDb, 4 October 2012, retrieved 13 August 2021
- ^ The Rapture (Short 2012) - IMDb, retrieved 13 August 2021
- ^ The Food Guide to Love (2013) - IMDb, 18 December 2013, retrieved 13 August 2021
- ^ "Quirke" Elegy for April (TV Episode 2014) - IMDb, 2 March 2014, retrieved 13 August 2021
- ^ Jack and Ralph Plan a Murder (2014) - IMDb, retrieved 13 August 2021
- ^ Shooting for Socrates (2014) - IMDb, 30 July 2015, retrieved 13 August 2021
- ^ "Roy" And the Winner Is (TV Episode 2015) - IMDb, 17 March 2015, retrieved 13 August 2021
- ^ https://www.imdb.com/character/ch0535792[permanent dead link]
- ^ Eden (2016) - IMDb, retrieved 13 August 2021
- ^ A Dangerous Fortune (TV Movie 2016) - IMDb, 20 May 2017, retrieved 13 August 2021
- ^ A Date for Mad Mary (2016) - IMDb, 7 November 2017, retrieved 13 August 2021
- ^ The Legend of Harry and Ambrose (2017) - IMDb, retrieved 13 August 2021
External links
[edit]- Chris Newman at IMDb
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Chris Newman (actor)
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Early life and education
Early years
Christopher Newman was born on 16 December 1987 in Dublin, Ireland.[1] He grew up in the nearby area of St Margaret's with his parents, who came from a non-showbusiness background; his father owned a freight company, and his mother worked in the family business.[7][8] Despite their lack of industry ties, the family provided strong support for his creative pursuits.[7] Newman attended St. Margaret's National School for his primary education. He was an energetic yet shy child, often keeping a low profile at school and showing little interest in academics. To help channel his high energy, his parents enrolled him at the age of five in the Billie Barry Stage School, where the curriculum focused primarily on dance but also exposed him to stage performance.[7][9][8][10] Dance quickly became his main passion, though he also began participating in acting activities.[9] During his early years, Newman appeared in several youth productions, including pantomimes such as Cinderella, Jack and the Beanstalk, and Aladdin, as well as television commercials and segments on programs like Bull Island and the Late Late Show Fashion Awards.[8] He later attended St. Finian's Community College in Swords for secondary education, completing his Leaving Certificate around 2005.[11] At age 13, he entered the audition process for his first major film role in Aisling Walsh's Song for a Raggy Boy (2003), beginning with an initial tryout approximately two years earlier and progressing through subsequent callbacks over several months before being cast as Patrick Delaney.[8]Acting training
Newman began his formal acting training at the age of five when his parents enrolled him at the Billie Barry Stage School in Dublin, seeking an outlet for his high energy.[7][8] The school's curriculum for young students emphasized dance—particularly ballet, theatrical, and tap—as foundational elements for rhythm and coordination, while introducing basic stage performance and acting fundamentals through musical theatre songs and group activities.[9][12] Throughout his years at the school, Newman built essential skills in improvisation, character development, and audition preparation, participating in regular classes and school productions that honed his ability to perform on stage.[8] This structured environment fostered persistence, evident in his determination during early professional auditions; for instance, he auditioned twice over two years for the role in Song for a Raggy Boy before securing it at age 13.[8] The training's focus on discipline and expressive techniques provided a solid foundation for transitioning from student performances to professional opportunities.[7]Career
Early breakthrough
Newman made his film debut in the 2003 Irish historical drama Song for a Raggy Boy, directed by Aisling Walsh, where he portrayed Patrick Delaney 743, a shy and troubled student enduring abuse in a 1939 reformatory school based on real events.[8] The film drew acclaim for its unflinching depiction of institutional cruelty, with critics praising the raw authenticity of the young, mostly first-time performers, including Newman's poignant portrayal of vulnerability and resilience that marked him as an emerging talent in Irish cinema.[13][14] His role, which involved intense emotional scenes of trauma and defiance, represented a significant challenge for the then-15-year-old actor, who had trained at the Billie Barry Stage School from age five, helping him channel a shy demeanor into demanding performances.[15][7][9] Building on this breakthrough, Newman secured early television roles that showcased his versatility as a teen actor transitioning from child parts. In 2002, he appeared as Max in an episode of the children's anthology series Incredible Story Studio, followed by a recurring role as the romantic teenager Michael Glavin across 14 episodes of the long-running soap Fair City from 2002 to 2003.[16][8] That same year, he joined RTÉ's medical drama The Clinic for four episodes as Tommy Geraghty, playing the on-screen brother to a young Saoirse Ronan, further establishing his presence in Irish television amid the emotional growth required to navigate more mature narratives.[17] These projects highlighted his ability to balance school with acting, though the intensity of roles like Delaney's pushed him to confront personal limits early in his career.[7] In 2008, Newman participated in the RTÉ reality documentary series Hollywood Trials, which followed aspiring Irish performers, including himself, as they pursued opportunities in Los Angeles through auditions and workshops.[4][18] The six-episode program captured the competitive realities of breaking into international acting, providing Newman exposure and insight into the industry's demands beyond Ireland.[19]Television career
Newman's television career gained momentum with his supporting role as Robbie Tracey in the Irish crime drama Love/Hate (2010–2014), where he portrayed the ill-fated brother of a central criminal figure, contributing to the series' raw depiction of Dublin's underworld dynamics and gang violence.[20][21] The show, known for its intense exploration of organized crime and personal loyalties, marked a significant step in Newman's transition to more prominent episodic work.[22] In 2012, he demonstrated versatility in historical dramas with the role of William Kelly, an assistant electrician aboard the RMS Titanic, in the BBC production Saving the Titanic. This period piece highlighted the heroism of the ship's engineering crew amid disaster, allowing Newman to delve into a character-driven narrative focused on sacrifice and technical detail in a high-stakes environment.[23][9] Newman's most sustained television presence came from 2015 to 2018 as Detective Rory Walsh in the popular Irish soap Red Rock, a crime drama centered on a Garda station in a fictional coastal town. Over 68 episodes, his character navigated complex investigations involving corruption, family secrets, and community tensions, evolving from a dedicated officer to one grappling with moral ambiguity. The series, which drew nearly 190,000 viewers per episode and earned multiple Irish Film and Television Academy Awards, became a cornerstone of Irish broadcasting and boosted Newman's profile in domestic television.[6][24] More recently, Newman has explored genre-bending roles, including Remy in five episodes of the supernatural thriller Sanctuary: A Witch's Tale (2024), where he contributed to a story weaving witchcraft, isolation, and modern folklore in a rural Irish setting. These performances, building on his early debut as Tommy Geraghty in The Clinic (2003) alongside a young Saoirse Ronan, have solidified Newman's reputation as a reliable presence in Irish television, often collaborating with acclaimed talent to elevate ensemble-driven narratives. He also appeared in a guest role as John Jr. in the TV miniseries Stardust (2006).[25][3][17][26]Film career
Newman's breakthrough in feature films came with his role as a teen joyrider in the 2009 Irish dark comedy Perrier's Bounty, directed by Ian Fitzgibbon, where he shared key ensemble scenes alongside Cillian Murphy and Jim Broadbent, including dialogue exchanges that highlighted the film's blend of humor and tension.[27][4] This performance marked a significant step in his transition from child roles to more mature characters, boosting his visibility in international projects through the film's distribution and critical nods to its sharp script.[28] Following this, Newman took on a sci-fi supporting role as Private Jordan Reid in the 2011 TV movie Ferocious Planet, a co-production involving Irish talent in a story of interdimensional catastrophe, showcasing his versatility in genre fare.[29] In 2014, he portrayed young footballer Norman Whiteside in the sports drama Shooting for Socrates, contributing to the film's exploration of Northern Ireland's football history during the 1986 World Cup.[30] More recently, in the 2021 Irish independent film The Letters, Newman portrayed Michael in a supporting capacity, contributing to a poignant depiction of the CervicalCheck scandal's impact on women's lives, with the production emphasizing real-world advocacy through its focus on healthcare failures. He also played Dwayne Kearney in the coming-of-age drama Here Are the Young Men (2021), further highlighting his work in ensemble casts addressing Irish youth and social issues.[31][32] Throughout his film work, Newman has shown a preference for Irish-produced or collaboratively international projects that prioritize nuanced, character-focused stories, as seen in his selections from Perrier's Bounty's gritty ensemble to The Letters' socially resonant drama.[4][31] These roles, building on his initial appearance in Song for a Raggy Boy (2003), have collectively elevated his profile, fostering opportunities in both domestic and genre cinema while underscoring his commitment to narratives with cultural depth.Filmography
Films
Chris Newman's film credits, listed chronologically, include the following:- Song for a Raggy Boy (2003) as Patrick Delaney 743
- Perrier's Bounty (2009) in a supporting role as Teen 1[33]
- Shooting for Socrates (2014) as Norman Whiteside[30]
- A Date for Mad Mary (2016) as Guy on Train[34]
- Eden (2016) as Posh Guy[35]
- The Letters (2021) in a supporting role as Michael
- Here Are the Young Men (2021) as Dwayne Kearney[32]
- Anyone But Me (2023, short film) in a lead role
Television
Newman began his television career with a recurring role in the Irish soap opera Fair City, where he portrayed Michael Glavin across 14 episodes from 2002 to 2003.[36][1]- Stardust (2006) as John Jr.[37]
- Love/Hate (2010) as Robbie Tracey in the first season[20][36]
- The Clinic (2003) as Tommy Geraghty (four episodes)[1][36]
- Love Is the Drug (2004) as Mark Kirwan[38]
- Ferocious Planet (2011, TV movie) as Private Jordan Reid[29]
- Saving the Titanic (2012) as Assistant Electrician William Kelly[39][36]
- Red Rock (2015–2018) as Detective Rory Walsh, appearing in a multi-season arc across 68 episodes as a key character in the show's investigative storylines[1][36][6]
- TX (2021, TV movie) as Greg[40][1]
- Sanctuary: A Witch's Tale (2024) as Remy (five episodes)[25][41][3]