Ferdia Walsh-Peelo
| Ferdia Walsh-Peelo | |
|---|---|
| Born |
2000 Wicklow, Ireland |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Occupation | Actor, musician |
| Years active | 2016-present |
| Notable work | Sing Street |
Ferdia Walsh-Peelo (born 2000[1]) is an Irish singer, musician and actor.[2] He is best known for playing the lead character Cosmo in the film Sing Street.
Career
Born in Ashford, County Wicklow, by the age of twelve he had appeared on Irish television and performed at The Wexford Opera House. In 2016, Walsh-Peelo made his acting debut in the musical comedy-drama film Sing Street along with Lucy Boynton.[3] The film was directed by John Carney.[4]
He sings and plays guitar, performing live with Sing Street co-star Mark McKenna after the film's showing at the Sundance Festival.[5]
He was signed by William Morris Endeavor in 2016.[6]
References
- ↑ Ones to watch: the young Irish talent from 'Sing Street' taking the movie industry by storm, independent.ie, access date 8 April 2016
- ↑ Brady, Tara. "Ferdia Walsh-Peelo: Sing Street, Sundance... now back to school". The Irish Times. Retrieved 27 March 2016.
- ↑ "Sing Street star had to learn how to act on the film". Irish Examiner. 16 March 2016. Retrieved 28 March 2016.
- ↑ "Sing Street (2016)". RTE. Retrieved 27 March 2016.
- ↑ "Watch: ‘Sing Street’ Actors Perform at Sundance After-Party". Variety. Retrieved 28 March 2016.
- ↑ Sun, Rebecca (28 January 2016). "Sundance: 'Sing Street' Star Signs With WME (Exclusive)". Hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved 28 March 2016.
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