Moe Dunford (born 11 December 1987) is an Irish actor. He is best known for his roles in ''

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'' and '' Patrick's Day''. He is the recipient of a number of accolades, including three

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Early life

Dunford was born in Dungarvan,

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, Ireland. He graduated from the

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in June 2009.

Career

Dunford started his acting career in 2010 on

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. Afterwards he appeared in many films and TV productions like ''

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'' and ''

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''. His most notable roles are Aethelwulf on ''

'' and Patrick Fitzgerald in '' Patrick's Day''. In 2015, he received an

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in the category of Best Actor in a Lead Role in Film for '' Patrick's Day'', and an EFP 2015

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representing Ireland at the Berlin Film Festival.

Filmography

Film

Television

Music Videos

Awards and nominations

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Dunford, Moe Living people 1987 births 21st-century Irish male actors Irish male film actors People from Dungarvan