Damien Kearney - Actor Profile

Damien Kearney

Acting
Updated: May 17, 2026
5Total Films
7.3 Highest Rated
Birth Place: Dublin, Ireland

About Damien Kearney

Damian Kear­ney most recently appeared in the Abbey Theatre’s pro­duc­tion of Emma, directed by Claire O’Reilly. Screen cred­its include Harry Wild 2 (dir. Emer Con­roy); Her­self (dir. Phyl­l­ida Lloyd); The Wind that Shakes the Bar­ley (dir. Ken Loach); Love/​Hate (dir. David Caffrey/​Anthony Byrne). Stage cred­its include Stones in His Pock­ets (dir. Ian McEl­hin­ney, Gai­ety The­atre); at the Abbey The­atre, Oedi­pus (dir. Wayne Jor­dan); This Beau­ti­ful Vil­lage (dir. David Horan); The Resistable Rise of Arturo Ui and The Gov­ern­ment Inspec­tor (dir. Jimmy Fay); The Com­edy of Errors (dir. Jason Byrne); Richard II (Michael Barken-​Caven); for Cheek By Jowl, Troilus & Cres­sida (dir. Declan Don­lan); Ham­let; Julius Cae­sar; Love In A Wood at the RSC; and his self-​penned The Flam­boy­ant Bird (dir. Char­lie Bon­ner, Fisham­ble). He also recently appeared in The Sum­mer I Robbed a Bank (dir. Sophie Mot­ley) at the Every­man The­atre, as part of Cork Mid­sum­mer Fes­ti­val. Adapted by Mark O’Doherty, it is based on the orig­i­nal book by David O’Doherty. Damian trained at RADA.

Damien Kearney Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Damien Kearney reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 5 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Damien Kearney's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 40% of Damien Kearney's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Wind That Shakes the Barley, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Damien Kearney Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Damien Kearney's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Damien Kearney has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2026 Crybaby Brendan Flop Similar →
2023 Sound & Colour Lawrence Average Similar →
2020 Herself Homeless Man in Car Park Hit Similar →
2008 Insatiable Sgt Kenny Flop Similar →
2006 The Wind That Shakes the Barley Finbar Hit Similar →

Damien Kearney - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Damien Kearney?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Damien Kearney is "The Wind That Shakes the Barley" with a rating of 7.3/10.

How many movies has Damien Kearney acted in?

Damien Kearney has been featured in at least 5 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Damien Kearney?

Other notable films include "Herself", "Sound & Colour", and "Insatiable".

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