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My Take
Liam Cunningham is the kind of actor I trust on sight. A former electrician from East Wall, Dublin, he carries a working-class steadiness into every role, and his Davos Seaworth on Game of Thrones became the show's moral anchor precisely because he underplays. He is not a flashy lead but a character actor who gives a production its spine, and sharing a BAFTA with Michael Fassbender for a short film shows real discernment in the projects he chooses. He also directs and produces, which tells me he understands the craft from every angle. These are the performers who only deepen with age.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Liam Cunningham
- Name (Japanese)
- リアム・カニンガム
- Reading
- りあむ・かにんがむ
- Born
- June 2, 1961 (age 65)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Ox
- Origin
- East Wall, County Dublin, Ireland
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / film director / film producer / stage actor / film actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Liam Cunningham born?
Born June 2, 1961 (age 65).
Where is Liam Cunningham from?
Liam Cunningham is from East Wall, County Dublin, Ireland.
What does Liam Cunningham do?
Liam Cunningham works as actor, film director, film producer, stage actor, film actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.