Actor
Michael Colgan
Born December 1, 1972 in Keady, Northern Ireland11 films
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
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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 Holloway, followed by a PhD at London Metropolitan University. He also studied at l'École Internationale de Théâtre Jacques Lecoq in Paris and has lived in London.
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First watchUrchin20256.8as ScottMike, 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.View filmEssential films
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Filmography
11 films as actor- 2026You'll Never Believe Who's DeadFr Kavanaugh
- 2025UrchinScott
- 2014Heart of LightnessArnholm
- 2012Good VibrationsDave Hyndman
- 2010Lennon NakedDerek Taylor
- 2009OccupationDavis
- 2006SoundproofConnor
- 2005Song of SongsJournalist Voice
- 2002SinnersEamonn
- 2002SundayGerard Donaghy
- 2002This Is Not a Love SongSpike