Ferdia Walsh-Peelo (born 12 October 1999) is an Irish actor and musician. He made his film debut in the musical '' Sing Street'' (2016) and television debut in the

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series ''

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'' (2017–2020). He has since appeared in the films '' Here Are the Young Men'' (2020) and ''

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'' (2021).

Early life and education

Walsh-Peelo was born in

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. He attended , a in Bray and Wicklow Educate Together National School. He received vocal coaching from his mother, soprano Toni Walsh.

Career

Walsh-Peelo began his musical career as a boy soprano at the age of seven, winning many prizes throughout his early years. He was eventually cast in

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'' aged twelve, which toured Ireland. Walsh-Peelo followed this up with the part of ''Miles'' in Britten's ''

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''. In 2012, he appeared on Irish television in the famous ''Late Late Toy Show'' singing and playing piano. He was signed by

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in the US and Independent Talent in the UK in 2015. Walsh-Peelo made his onscreen acting debut in John Carney's 2016 musical comedy-drama film '' Sing Street'' alongside

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. During the film's screening at the

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, he performed live with his co-star

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. In 2017, Walsh-Peelo began playing

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in ''

'', a role he would play for the History series' final two seasons. He also played a young version of

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's character in the television film ''Dave Allen at Peace'' and appeared in the 2020 film '' Here Are the Young Men'' as Rez. Walsh-Peelo played Miles, the singing partner and love interest of Ruby (

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) in the

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hit and Apple TV+ Original film ''

''. He and the rest of the ''CODA'' cast won the SAG Award for Best Ensemble. Walsh-Peelo starred opposite

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in the British-Spanish

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drama ''

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''. He played Nick Kent in the biographical miniseries ''

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''. In 2022 the artist is with a band called The Fynches.

Personal life

Walsh-Peelo is an Ambassador for UNICEF Ireland's program Emergency Lessons, aimed at providing education to children who are in emergencies.

Filmography

Film

Television

Awards and nominations

Notes

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Walsh-Peelo, Ferdia 1999 births Living people 21st-century Irish male singers Irish male child actors Irish male film actors Male actors from County Wicklow Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture Screen Actors Guild Award winners