Diarmaid Murtagh Explained

Diarmaid Murtagh (born 28 July 1982) is an Irish actor.^{[1] [2] [3] [4]} He portrayed Leif in the 2013 historical drama television series Vikings, Dimitri in Dracula Untold (2014)^[5] and Captain Harpen in The Monuments Men (2014).

Biography

Murtagh was born on 28 July 1982 in Kingscourt, Republic of Ireland.

He first appeared in the 2007 Irish soap opera Ros na Rún. His debut film role was as Captain Harpen in the George Clooney's 2014 war film The Monuments Men.^[6] Murtagh played convict Frank Mitchell in the 2019 film The Krays' Mad Axeman.

He is currently starring in as Hermes, messenger of Olympus. He is currently featured as “Connor” in the Netflix sci fi drama The one.

Notes and References

1. News: When Hollywood comes knocking: Diarmaid Murtagh's rise. Irish Independent. 1 October 2014. 17 March 2021.
2. News: Butler. Eoin. Diarmaid Murtagh Heads Cast of Boudica's 'The Mad Axman'. Variety. 30 November 2015.
3. News: Irish actor Diarmaid Murtagh cast as lead in period thriller 'The Mad Axman'. The Irish Film Television Network. 1 December 2015. 17 March 2021.
4. News: Busch. Anita. J.K. Simmons Leads Navy SEALs Charlie Bewley & Diarmaid Murtagh In Luc Besson's 'The Lake'. Deadline Hollywood. 23 March 2015. 17 March 2021.
5. News: Diarmaid Murtagh: Last word sinking his teeth into new roles. Enright. Seamus. Anglo Celt. 17 October 2014. 17 March 2021.
6. News: Profile: Diarmaid Murtagh. Wonderland Magazine. 14 October 2014.