Adam Fergus is an

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film, television and stage actor.

Early life

Born in

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and raised in the nearby village of

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, he is the son of a nurse and a recruitment specialist. He attended Clongowes College before going to

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, and was part of the 'Dramsoc' (Imperial College Dramatic Society). He achieved an honours degree. He then attended the

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, Dublin in 2003.

Career

His film and television credits include roles in the television series '' Proof'', '' The Clinic'', '' Trouble in Paradise'' and '' Clean Break'', and the films '' Inside I'm Dancing'', ''

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'', '' Satellites and Meteorites'', and '' The F Word''. He had a starring role as an

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in the Canadian comedy-drama series ''

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''. He began appearing on

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series ''

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'' in its twelfth season as Mick Davies, a member of the British Men of Letters. His stage roles have included productions of

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at the

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, '' The Home Place'', ''

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'', '' Great Expectations'', ''Kilt'' and ''The Illusion''.

Personal life

Adam married American actress

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in 2020, after announcing their relationship in 2019. They have twin girls together born in 2021.

Filmography

References

External links

* Irish male film actors Irish male television actors Irish male stage actors People from Drogheda Living people People from County Meath 21st-century Irish male actors Year of birth missing (living people) {{Ireland-actor-stub