Ferdia Walsh-Peelo
| Ferdia Walsh-Peelo | |
|---|---|
| Born |
October 12, 1999 Ashford, County Wicklow, Ireland |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Occupation | Actor, musician |
| Years active | 2014-present |
| Notable work | Sing Street |
Ferdia Walsh-Peelo (born October 12, 1999[1][2]) is an Irish singer, musician and actor.[3] He is best known for playing the lead character Conor "Cosmo" Lawlor in the film Sing Street.
Education
Walsh-Peelo attends Coláiste Ráithín, a Gaelscoil in Bray, County Wicklow.[4]
Career
Born in Ashford, County Wicklow, he began his musical career as a boy soprano at the age of seven coached by his mother, soprano Toni Walsh.[4] Winning many prizes throughout his early years, he was eventually cast in Mozart's Magic Flute aged twelve, which toured Ireland.[4] Walsh-Peelo followed this up with the part of Miles in Britten's Turn of the Screw.[4] In 2012, he appeared on Irish television in the famous Late Late Toy Show singing and playing piano.[4]
In 2016, Walsh-Peelo made his acting debut in the musical comedy-drama film Sing Street along with Lucy Boynton.[5] The film was directed by John Carney.[6]
He sings and plays guitar and piano, performing live with Sing Street co-star Mark McKenna after the film's showing at the Sundance Festival.[7]
He was signed by William Morris Endeavor in the USA and Independent Talent in the UK in 2015.[8]
References
- ↑
- ↑ https://www.instagram.com/p/8tqZ7aELGL/?taken-by=ferdiawalshpeelo
- ↑ Brady, Tara. "Ferdia Walsh-Peelo: Sing Street, Sundance... now back to school". The Irish Times. Retrieved 27 March 2016.
- 1 2 3 4 5 Saldana, Selena. "Sing Street Production Notes UK Final" (PDF). Retrieved 31 May 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.