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Devon Murray

Irish actor (born 1988)


Summary

Irish actor (born 1988)

FieldValue
nameDevon Murray
imageDevon Murray (29291204681).jpg
captionMurray in 2016
birth_nameDevon Michael Murray
birth_date
birth_placeCelbridge, County Kildare, Ireland
height5 ft 2.5 in
occupationActor
years_active1997–present
partnerShannon McCaffrey Quinn (2018–)
children1

Devon Michael Murray (born 28 October 1988) is an Irish actor, best known for playing Seamus Finnigan in the Harry Potter film series.

Early life

Devon Michael Murray was born on 28 October 1988 in County Kildare, Ireland, to Fidelma and Michael Murray.

Career

When he was seven, his parents sent him to the Billie Barry Stage School and within five weeks he landed a Tesco television ad. Within two months he was in his first film, acting alongside Aidan Quinn in This Is My Father (1998). He then joined the National Performing Arts School and had his breakthrough role in Angela's Ashes (1999). He also acted alongside Jane Seymour in Yesterday's Children (2000).

Murray auditioned four times before landing the role of Seamus Finnigan in the Harry Potter film series. He played the character in all eight movies, the production of which spanned from 2000 to 2010.

Unlike other cast members, Murray was absent from the Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts reunion, which released in 2022.

Personal life

Murray has been in a relationship with Shannon McCaffrey Quinn since late 2020. The engaged couple have a son, born in 2021.

Murray struggled with depression for 10 years.

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
Kelly
2003
2004
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
2005
2006
2007
2008
The Podge and Rodge Show
The 9th Meteor Ireland Music Awards
2009
2010
2011
2017
2018

References

References

  1. "Devon Murray {{!}} Actor".
  2. (2023-10-19). "21 Extraordinary Facts About Devon Murray".
  3. (2023-10-19). "21 Extraordinary Facts About Devon Murray".
  4. "About The Studio Tour".
  5. "New Daniel Radcliffe interview; Deathly Hallows: Part II reshoots & filming completed - SnitchSeeker.com".
  6. "'Harry Potter' stars who aren't in the 'Return to Hogwarts' special".
  7. Aiello, McKenna. (8 July 2020). "Harry Potter Star Devon Curry is Expecting His First Child". [[E! Online]].
  8. VanHoose, Benjamin. (4 January 2021). "Harry Potter's Devon Curry Welcomes Son Cooper Curry: 'Still Hasn't Sunk In'". [[People (magazine).
  9. (2021-05-26). "Harry Potter star Devon Murray pops the question". Irish Examiner.
  10. Bruce-Smith, Alex. (2016-10-12). "'Harry Potter' Actor Devon Murray Reveals 10-Yr Struggle With Depression".
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