Michael Colgan

Acting

Michael Colgan

Born December 1, 1972 · Keady, Northern Ireland (age 53)

Michael Colgan (born 1972-1973) as Michael Hughes in Keady, County Armagh) is a Northern Irish actor, novelist and academic, currently a Senior Lecturer in Creative Writing at Queen Mary University of London Colgan was educated at Saint Patrick's Grammar School, Armagh and did his undergraduate studies in English at Corpus Christi College, Oxford, then completed a MA in Creative Writing at Royal …

Known For

UrchinUrchin · 2025
Urchin
6.82025
MovieDrama
Mike, a rough sleeper in London, is trapped in a cycle of self-destruction as he attempts to turn his life around. Along the way, he encounters unexpected chances for a fresh start.
Lennon NakedLennon Naked · 2010
Lennon Naked
5.52010
MovieDramaTV Movie
A profile of John Lennon in the late 1960s as the Beatles are set to fall apart.
Good VibrationsGood Vibrations · 2012
Good Vibrations
6.72012
MovieMusicDrama
The story of music legend Terri Hooley, a key figure in Belfast's punk rock scene. Hooley founded the Good Vibrations store from which a record label sprung, representing bands such as The Undertones, Rudi and The Outcasts.
Heart of LightnessHeart of Lightness · 2014
Heart of Lightness
5.62014
MovieComedyDrama
9 British actors arrive in the far north of Norway to act the Ibsen play "Lady From The Sea". They have never been in Norway before and have no idea that the sun won't set for the next month.
You'll Never Believe Who's DeadYou'll Never Believe Who's Dead · 2026
You'll Never Believe Who's Dead
2026
MovieComedyThriller
As the Cosgrove family gather for a traditional Irish Christmas, and their financial problems come to the fore, a solution presents itself in the form of a robbery of local reclusive farmer Charlie Bann. But the Cosgrove’s have bitten off more than they can chew, as Charlie Bann is not who he seems to be…
Song of SongsSong of Songs · 2005
Song of Songs
4.32005
MovieDrama
Devoutly religious Ruth returns from Israel to care for her dying mother, but when she tries to bring her estranged brother David back into the fold, in accordance with her mother's wishes, the result is a startling journey into the darkest realms of sexual obsession: a forbidden game under the guise of religious law. Dark, ambiguous and distinctly adult, this study of belief and desire, set in the cloistered world of London's Orthodox Jewish community, thoughtfully explores the links between faith and violence, denial and longing.
SundaySunday · 2002
Sunday
7.72002
MovieDramaTV Movie
Sunday tells the story of an infamous day in Derry, North of Ireland and how the events of that day were subsequently covered up by the British Government of the time. On Sunday 30th January 1972 a peaceful civil rights march against internment (imprisonment without trial), organised by the Northern Ireland Civil Rights Association (NICRA) ended with 13 marchers shot dead and 15 wounded. It became known throughout the world as Bloody Sunday. Told primarily from the perspective of the Derry community, juxtaposed with the British Army/state's preparations and reaction to the day, Sunday communicates the forensic and emotional truth of what happened
SoundproofSoundproof · 2006
Soundproof
3.32006
MovieDrama
About the relationship between Dean, a young deaf man who is accused of murdering his flatmate, and Penny, the sign language interpreter assigned to his case.

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