Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, novelist |
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| Nationality | Irish |
| Date of Birth | 26/12/1961 |
| Age | 64 years |
| Birthplace | Corrinshego, Newry, Northern Ireland |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Northern Irish actor and novelist known for screen roles in Cal, The Secret Garden, In the Name of the Father and Sliding Doors, and for the novels Torn Water and Falling Out of Heaven. |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 1.77 m |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| Schools | St Colman's College, Newry |
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| Drama training | Central School of Speech and Drama, London |
Personal Life
| Family background | Eldest of five children of an Irish father and an Italian mother |
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Relationships & More
| Spouse | Mary McGuckian (married 1997) |
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Family
| Father | Fin Lynch |
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| Mother | Rosina Pavone (Rose) |
| Siblings | Susan Lynch (actress) |
| Nephew | Thomas Finnegan (actor) |
| Niece | Leah O'Rourke |
Career
| Debut and early work | Cal (1984) |
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| Notable television roles |
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| Stage | Member of the Royal Shakespeare Company |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Played football legend George Best in the 2000 film Best | |
| 2. Was originally listed for the film Robinson Crusoe, due to shoot in 1987 | |
| 3. Began acting in Irish language-medium plays at school |
