John Travers (born 31 January 1989) is a

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actor. He is perhaps best known for his role in the film ''

Song for a Raggy Boy ''Song for a Raggy Boy'' is an 2003 Irish historical drama film directed by Aisling Walsh. It is based on the book of the same name by Patrick Galvin and is based on true events. Plot In 1939, on the brink of World War II, the St. Judes Refor ...

'' (2003).

Career

He was best known from his role in the ''

'' and ''

48 Angels ''48 Angels'' is a 2007 drama film directed by Marion Comer and starring Shane Brolly, John Travers (actor), John Travers, Ciaran Flynn, and Sean McGinley. Plot Seamus (Ciaran Flynn) is a 9-year-old boy who has been diagnosed with a serious illn ...

''.

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retrieved on 2008-08-11 His role as Liam Mercier (lead boy) in ''

'' is probably the most notable achievement so far. This role had won the audience award at

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film festival specialising in the best British and Irish recent releases as well as other 17 awards along the way. In 2007, he starred with

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in the World War I film ''

Closing the Ring ''Closing the Ring'' is a 2007 romantic drama film directed by Richard Attenborough and starring Shirley MacLaine, Christopher Plummer, Mischa Barton, Stephen Amell, Neve Campbell, Pete Postlethwaite, and Brenda Fricker. It was the final fil ...

'', the final film directed by

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. His recent role as Young Michel Quinlan (

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in older version) in ''

'' had brought this young man from Belfast (his hometown) to international eyes. In 2008, John was i
Peacefire
In the movie which was directed by Macdara Vallely, John took the lead role for the first time.

Filmography

*''

'' (2003) as Liam Mercier 636 *''

Man About Dog ''Man About Dog'' is a 2004 Irish comedy film starring Allen Leech, Ciaran Nolan and Tom Murphy. The film was distributed by Redbus Film Distribution and directed by Paddy Breathnach. Plot The main characters are Mo Chara, Scud Murphy and Cer ...

'' (2004) as Kid Leader *''

The Mighty Celt ''The Mighty Celt'' is a 2005 drama film set in Northern Ireland, written and directed by Pearse Elliott. It stars Gillian Anderson, Robert Carlyle, Sean McGinley, Ken Stott and Tyrone McKenna. It is centred on greyhound racing in a Catholic c ...

'' (2005) as Spacer *''

'' (2006) as James McCane *''

Wilderness Wilderness or wildlands (usually in the plural), are natural environments on Earth that have not been significantly modified by human activity or any nonurbanized land not under extensive agricultural cultivation. The term has traditionally re ...

'' (2006) as Davie *''

'' (2007) as Young Quinlan *''

Peacefire Peacefire is a U.S.-based website, with a registered address in Bellevue, Washington, dedicated to "preserving First Amendment rights for Internet users, particularly those younger than 18". It was founded in August 1996 by Bennett Haselton, wh ...

'' (2008) as Colin McNally *''Five Day Shelter'' (2010) as Robbie *''Grand Mal'' (2010 short) as Pawel *''

Good Vibrations "Good Vibrations" is a song by the American rock band the Beach Boys that was composed by Brian Wilson with lyrics by Mike Love. It was released as a single on October 10, 1966 and was an immediate critical and commercial hit, topping record c ...

'' (2012) as Mutt *''Two Dogs Caged'' (Short 2013) *''

A Belfast Story ''A Belfast Story'' is a 2013 Irish crime film written and directed by Nathan Todd and starring Colm Meaney. It is Todd's directorial debut. Plot A BELFAST STORY explores life after terrorism. Set in a city which has weathered hundreds of years ...

'' (2011) as youth 1 *''Fishbowl City'' (Short 2014) as Steven *''The Truth Commissioner'' (2016) * ''Frankie'' (Aka ''White Irish Drinkers'') (Short 2018) as Frankie

Theatre

* 2012 - ''Basra Boy'' by Rosemary Jenkinson, presented by Brassneck Theatre Company

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Travers, John Irish male film actors Living people 1989 births 21st-century male actors from Northern Ireland Male actors from Belfast