Biography
Caolan Byrne is a Northern Irish actor. Born in Newry, he trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, graduating in 2002. He is a former pupil of Abbey Grammar School and credits the Newpoint Players drama group, led by Sean Hollywood, with providing early training and encouragement.
Byrne spent three years with the Royal Shakespeare Company after graduation. His screen credits include roles in The Wonder (2022) as Malachy O'Donnell, Chernobyl (2019), The Foreigner (2017), Doctor Who (2005), The Miniaturist (2017), Nowhere Special (2020) and A Good Woman Is Hard to Find (2019). He has also appeared in stage productions and relocated to Belfast with his wife.
