John Olohan

 

John Olohan is one of Ireland's best-known actors, with an acclaimed career spanning stage and screen.

Recent film credits include the role of Dermot in the feature film LANDLINES, directed by Tristan Heanue. He most recently appeared on stage as Michael James Flaherty in PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD, directed by Aaron Monaghan for Livin' Dred Theatre Company, which toured throughout Ireland. Other recent theatre credits include Sean Dóta in SIVE, directed by Andrew Flynn for The Gaiety Theatre, and Janet Moran's QUAKE, presented as part of the Dublin Theatre Festival.

John was a member of the Abbey Theatre Company for ten years and has enjoyed a long association with Druid Theatre Company, appearing in acclaimed productions of THE SEAGULL, THE CHERRY ORCHARD, DRUIDMURPHY, DRUIDGREGORY and DRUIDSHAKESPEARE.

His performance as Byrne in Druid's production of BIG MAGGIE earned him the Irish Times Theatre Award for Best Supporting Actor.

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His extensive screen work includes the role of The Shah in Pat Collins' adaptation of John McGahern's THAT THEY MAY FACE THE RISING SUN, followed by the feature film LIES WE TELL. Television credits include BORDERLINE, HARRY WILD and the Netflix series BODKIN.

Most recently, John completed filming the short film WHAT NOW, written and directed by his son, Jack Olohan. 

He is based in Dublin.

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Playing Age: 60s

Height: 5 ft. 8

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