John Lynch

Born: December 26 1961
Where: Newry, Northern Ireland, UK

Lynch has made a name for himself as solid support in a number of major movies.

The eldest of five children, he made his big screen debut in Crossplot in 1969 starring Roger Moore.

Perhaps his most memorable role was as Cal in the eponymous 1984 film starring Helen Mirren, dealing with a love affair set against the Troubles.

Since then, he has appeared in a number of successful movies including In The Name of the Father, Princess Caraboo, Moll Flanders and Sliding Doors.

Recently, he appeared in Evelyn and Terence Ryan's adaptation of the Spike Milligan novel Puckoon.

Upcoming projects include Alien Hunter with James Spader.