Born: December 11, 1978
Age: 45
Birthplace: Newry, County Down, Northern Ireland
Michael Legge
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Biography
Michael Legge (born 11 December 1978) is a Northern Irish actor.
He has appeared in a number of stage, film, television and radio roles. He may be best known for playing the teenaged Frank McCourt in Alan Parker's 1999 film, Angela's Ashes. He also played another Limerick character in the film Cowboys & Angels.
Legge attended St Colman's College, Newry.
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Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Soft Sand, Blue Sea | Store Guard |
| 1999 | Straydogs | Niko |
| 1999 | Whatever Happened to Harold Smith? | Vince Smith |
| 1999 | Angela's Ashes | Older Frank McCourt |
| 2000 | Girls from H.A.R.M. | |
| 2003 | Cowboys & Angels | Shane Butler |
| 2009 | Sam and Jenny Go to a Play | Sam |
| 2011 | Whole Lotta Sole | Randy |
| 2012 | Mute | Hitchhiker |
| 2012 | Tristan and the Golden Lion | Tristan Dieter Potter (voice) |
| 2012 | The Fitz-Caymen Experiment | Paul Diagio (voice) |
| 2012 | Tower Block | Jeff |
| 2012 | Pop | Dr Bark |
| 2012 | Thomas & Friends: Blue Mountain Mystery | Luke (UK/US voice) |
| 2013 | Thomas & Friends: King of the Railway | |
| 2014 | The Stag | Little Kevin |
Theatre
| Year | Title | Role | Theatre |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Cressida | Stephen Hammerton | Albery Theatre, London |
| 2001 | Presence | Pete | Jerwood Theatre, London |
| 2002 | Plasticine | Maksim | Royal Court Theatre, London |
| 2003 | Habeas Corpus | Waltham Theatre, London | |
| 2004/5 | His Dark Materials | Will Parry | National Theatre, London |
| 2006 | Southwark Fair | Aurek | National Theatre, London |
| 2008 | Treasure Island | Jim Hawkins | Theatre Royal Haymarket, London |
| 2009 | Observe the Sons of Ulster Marching Towards the Somme | Martin Crawford | Hampstead Theatre, London |
| 2012 | My Cousin Rachel | Philip Ashley | Gate Theatre, Dublin |
| 2014 | Of Mice and Men | George | Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Birmingham |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Episode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | The Precious Blood | John Willis | |
| 1997/8 | Dream Team | Conor McCarthy | 1.01 - 1.64 |
| 2000 | The Rosie O'Donnell Show | Michael Legge | 21 January 2000 |
| 2002 | On Home Ground | John King | 2.1 |
| 2004 | The Big Bow Wow | Frank | All |
| 2004 | Dunkirk | LCpl Wilf Saunders | |
| 2004 | Omagh | Michael Barrett | |
| 2007-9 | Shameless | Tom O'Leary | Season 4-5-6 |
| 2011 | Outcasts | Tipper Malone | 1.1-1.8 |
| 2013-present | Thomas & Friends | Luke (UK/US) | Season 17 onwards |
| 2013 | London Irish | Aidan | 1.6 |
|- | 2013 || The Bible (TV mini series) || Stephen || 2
Awards/nominations
| Year | Group | Award | Result | Film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Young Artist Awards | Best Performance in an International Film - Young Performer | Nominated | Angela’s Ashes |
| 2001 | London Critics Circle Film Awards | AFLS Award for British Newcomer of the Year | Nominated | Angela's Ashes |
| 2004 | Dallas OUT TAKES | Best Actor | Won | Cowboys & Angels |
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