About Ronan Raftery
Ronan Raftery is a young actor from Ireland who has been making waves in Hollywood in recent years. Born on March 9, 1986, Raftery grew up in Dublin and studied acting at The Gaiety School of Acting. He made his screen debut in 2011 in the Irish drama series “Raw” and has since appeared in a number of high-profile film and television projects, including “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” and “The Rook.”
Early Career
After completing his training at The Gaiety School of Acting, Raftery began his career in Irish theater, performing in productions of “The Plough and the Stars” and “The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui,” among others. In 2011, he landed his first screen role in the Irish drama series “Raw,” playing the character of Shane Kirwan. The show, which followed the lives of a group of young chefs working in a Dublin restaurant, was a critical and commercial success and helped to launch Raftery’s career.
Breakout Role
Raftery’s breakout role came in 2016, when he was cast in the highly anticipated “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them,” a spin-off of the popular “Harry Potter” franchise. In the film, Raftery played the character of Langdon Shaw, a wealthy American businessman who is engaged to the sister of one of the main characters. The film was a box office hit and helped to raise Raftery’s profile in Hollywood.
Recent Projects
Since his breakout role in “Fantastic Beasts,” Raftery has continued to work on a variety of film and television projects. In 2018, he appeared in the British drama series “The Terrorist Next Door,” playing the character of Darren Osborne, a man who carried out a terrorist attack on a mosque in London. He also appeared in the supernatural thriller series “The Rook,” playing the character of Robert Gestalt.
Future Projects
Raftery has several projects in the works, including the upcoming film “The Lost City,” which stars Channing Tatum and Sandra Bullock. He is also set to appear in the upcoming series “The Gilded Age,” a period drama set in New York City in the late 19th century. With his talent and versatility, it’s clear that Ronan Raftery is a rising star in Hollywood and one to watch in the coming years.
