Tony Curran

Born:1969. gada 13. decembris

Place of Birth:Port Glasgow, Scotland, UK

Known For:Acting

Biography

Tony Curran, born on December 13, 1969, hails from Glasgow, Scotland. His journey into the world of acting began after he graduated from the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama, showcasing his talent and dedication from a young age.

One of his breakthrough roles came in the BBC television series This Life, where his performance captivated audiences and put him in the spotlight. From there, Tony's career flourished, leading him to portray diverse characters in both film and television projects.

A notable role that showcased his versatility was as The Invisible Man in The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen. To embody this character, Curran underwent a transformative process, donning a special suit that brought the character to life in a unique way.

His portrayal of the vampire Priest in Guillermo del Toro's Blade II further solidified his reputation as a skilled actor who could tackle complex and intriguing roles with ease.

Beyond his acting endeavors, Tony Curran is known for his philanthropic efforts, often participating in marathons to raise funds for various charitable causes. Additionally, his passion for Celtic Football Club and his involvement in events like Dressed To Kilt highlight his strong ties to his Scottish heritage.

In 2009, Curran shared his excitement about playing Lieutenant Delcourt in The Adventures of Tintin: Secret of the Unicorn, showcasing his ability to bring beloved characters to life on the big screen with depth and authenticity.

One of his memorable performances includes portraying the iconic painter Vincent Van Gogh in the Doctor Who episode "Vincent and the Doctor," a role that earned him acclaim for his emotional portrayal and nuanced depiction of the troubled artist.

With each role he takes on, Tony Curran continues to leave a lasting impression on audiences worldwide, earning praise for his dedication to his craft and his ability to breathe life into a diverse range of characters with depth and authenticity.

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Gladiator

Assassin #1

2000

After the death of Emperor Marcus Aurelius, his devious son takes power and demotes Maximus, one of Rome's most capable generals who Marcus preferred. Eventually, Maximus is forced to become a gladiator and battle to the death against other men for the amusement of paying audiences.

Thor: The Dark World

Bor (uncredited)

2013

Thor fights to restore order across the cosmos… but an ancient race led by the vengeful Malekith returns to plunge the universe back into darkness. Faced with an enemy that even Odin and Asgard cannot withstand, Thor must embark on his most perilous and personal journey yet, one that will reunite him with Jane Foster and force him to sacrifice everything to save us all.

Pearl Harbor

Ian

2001

The lifelong friendship between Rafe McCawley and Danny Walker is put to the ultimate test when the two ace fighter pilots become entangled in a love triangle with beautiful Naval nurse Evelyn Johnson. But the rivalry between the friends-turned-foes is immediately put on hold when they find themselves at the center of Japan's devastating attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941.

The Adventures of Tintin

Lieutenant Delcourt (voice)

2011

Intrepid young reporter, Tintin, and his loyal dog, Snowy, are thrust into a world of high adventure when they discover a ship carrying an explosive secret. As Tintin is drawn into a centuries-old mystery, Ivan Ivanovitch Sakharine suspects him of stealing a priceless treasure. Tintin and Snowy, with the help of salty, cantankerous Captain Haddock and bumbling detectives, Thompson and Thomson, travel half the world, one step ahead of their enemies, as Tintin endeavors to find the Unicorn, a sunken ship that may hold a vast fortune, but also an ancient curse.

Underworld: Evolution

Marcus Corvinus

2006

As the war between the vampires and the Lycans rages on, Selene, a former member of the Death Dealers (an elite vampire special forces unit that hunts werewolves), and Michael, the werewolf hybrid, work together in an effort to unlock the secrets of their respective bloodlines.

Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son

Chirkoff

2011

FBI agent Malcolm Turner and his 17-year-old son Trent go undercover at an all-girls performing arts school after Trent witnesses a murder. Posing as Big Momma and Charmaine, they must find the murderer before he finds them.

The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen

Rodney Skinner / The Invisible Man

2003

To prevent a world war from breaking out, famous characters from Victorian literature band together to do battle against a cunning villain.

Blade II

Priest

2002

Blade forms an uneasy alliance with the vampire council in order to combat the Reapers, who are feeding on vampires.

Miami Vice

Aryan Brother

2006

A case involving drug lords and murder in South Florida takes a personal turn for undercover detectives Sonny Crockett and Ricardo Tubbs. Unorthodox Crockett gets involved romantically with the Chinese-Cuban wife of a trafficker of arms and drugs, while Tubbs deals with an assault on those he loves.

The 13th Warrior

Weath (Musician)

1999

A Muslim ambassador exiled from his homeland joins a group of Vikings, initially offended by their behavior but growing to respect them. As they travel together, they learn of a legendary evil closing in and must unite to confront this formidable force.

Outlaw King

Angus Og Macdonald, Lord of Islay

2018

Forced into exile by the English after being crowned King of Scotland, legendary warrior Robert the Bruce fights to reclaim the throne.

Race

Lawson Robertson

2016

Based on the story of Jesse Owens, the athlete whose quest to become the greatest track and field athlete in history thrusts him onto the world stage of the 1936 Olympics, where he faces off against Adolf Hitler's vision of Aryan supremacy.

Deadwood: The Movie

James Smith

2019

Follow the 10-year reunion of the Deadwood camp to celebrate South Dakota's statehood. Former rivalries are reignited, alliances are tested and old wounds are reopened, as all are left to navigate the inevitable changes that modernity and time have wrought.

Shallow Grave

Travel Agent

1994

When David, Juliet, and Alex find their new roommate dead with a large sum of money, they agree to hide the body and keep the cash. However, this newfound fortune gradually corrodes their friendship.

The Midnight Meat Train

Driver

2008

A photographer's obsessive pursuit of dark subject matter leads him into the path of a serial killer who stalks late night commuters, ultimately butchering them in the most gruesome ways.

Flight of the Phoenix

Rodney

2004

When an oil rig in the Gobi Desert of Mongolia proves unproductive, an aircraft crew are sent to shut the operation down and fly them out. On the flight out over the desert on the way to Beijing, Capt. Frank Towns and co-pilot A.J. are unable to keep their cargo plane, a C-119 Flying Boxcar, in the air when a violent sandstorm strikes. Crash-landing in a remote uncharted part of the desert, the two pilots and their passengers -- a crew of oil workers and a drifter -- must work together to survive by rebuilding the aircraft. Soon, low supplies and a band of merciless smugglers add even greater urgency to their task.

Calibre

Logan McClay

2018

Two lifelong friends head up to an isolated Scottish Highlands village for a weekend hunting trip that descends into a never-ending nightmare as they attempt to cover up a horrific hunting accident.

The Lazarus Project

William Reeds

2008

After Ben Garvey foolishly turned back to crime, he thought his life was over when he was sentenced to death by lethal injection. But his death sentence isn't quite what it seems, as Ben regains consciousness near an eerie psychiatric ward, where he's told he's been hired as the groundskeeper. With the state of his soul in question, and the love for his wife and daughter all the more real and powerful, Ben must figure out if he's truly cheated death, or if he's become part of something far more sinister.

The Good German

Danny

2006

An American journalist arrives in Berlin just after the end of World War Two. He becomes involved in a murder mystery surrounding a dead GI who washes up at a lakeside mansion during the Potsdam negotiations between the Allied powers. Soon his investigation connects with his search for his married pre-war German lover.

X-Men: First Class

Man In Black Suit Agent

2011

Before Charles Xavier and Erik Lensherr took the names Professor X and Magneto, they were two young men discovering their powers for the first time. Before they were arch-enemies, they were closest of friends, working together with other mutants (some familiar, some new), to stop the greatest threat the world has ever known.