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  • ID: MVW152542
  • Full Name : DJ McGrath
  • Playing Age : 21-26
  • Date of Birth : 31/08/1994
  • Actual Age : 26
  • Height : 5ft 11ins
  • Frame : Athletic
  • Clothes Size : Medium
  • Hair Colour : Brown
  • Hair Length : Medium
  • Eye Colour : Blue
  • Complexion : Fair to Sallow
  • Nationality : Irish
  • Languages Spoken : English
  • Native Accent : Neutral Dublin Irish
  • Accents : Strong Dublin, Rural Irish, General British, American, Southern American, Birmingham (Brummy), Has a good ear for most accents
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    FILM

    Title Role Company Director Year
    At First Sight Cory Youth Booth Films Sam Soloman 2019-2020
    Brackenmore Tom Caragh Lake Films - Amazon Prime Chris Kemble 2017
    Four Niall HLH Films Aoife Dunne 2016
    Mr. I Mr. I IADT Naomi Fagan 2016
    Grassland Paul Element Pictures Gerard Barrett 2014
    Philomena John Ealing Studios Stephen Frears 2013
    Son of a Garda Doyler IFB Michael Flynn 2011
    Free Chips Forever Damo RTE Ruari McKenna 2010
    Guitar Hero Guitar Hero IFB Michael Flynn 2010
    Don’t Leave Me Hangin’ Gary IFB Simon Gibney and Paddy C. Courtney 2008

     

    TELEVISION

    Title Role Company Director Year
    Slipping Mask Diaries Greg The Beg Tinder Ember Pictures Danny Bolger 2019
    The Perfect Debs Himself RTE - Animo James O’Reilly 2016
    Bradys Ham - Advert Son Fish Films 2013,2014
    The Centre Junkie RTE Warren Meyler 2013
    Titanic: Blood & Steel  John DeAngelis Group Ciaran Donnell 2012
    Parental Teaching Son Paradise Pictures Colin Cowman 2011
    Frenemies DJ RTE Various 2011
    Meteor Christmas - Advert Son Meteor Simon Delaney 2011
    No Child Left Behind - Advert Victim and Attacker Barnardos Mike Finnegan 2011
    Who’s Jamie Crowe Thomas RTE Rob Ross 2009
    Parental Teaching Son Paradise Pictures Colin Cowman 2003

     

    STAGE/THEATRE

    Title Role Company Director Year
    Talented Kids & MVW Talent Agency Variety Show – Olympia Theatre Santa Claus - Rapper Talented Kids & MVW Talent Agency Maureen V Ward 2015
    Wicked - Panto BOQ - Master Of Cermonies Besceane Productions Various 2003

     

     

    Driving Licence

    Swimming

    Horse Riding

    Stage Combat

    Screenplay Writer

    Song Writing: Production and Lyrics

    Master of Ceremonies and Presenter Skills

    Modelling

    Life Coach

    Scriptwriting

    Great understanding of theology, philosophy, history, geopolitics, finance, economics

    Adapts to accents very quickly

    Market Analyser and Brand Creation

    Dance and Choreography

    Journalism

    Pick Up Artist Instructor

    Great understanding of Theology, Philosophy, History, Geopolitics, Finance, Economics from Dublin City University

    Market Analyser and brand creation

    Catalogue of Original Music

    Singing, Rapping, Poetry, Stand Up Comedy

     

    Sho Dan Black belt and Leinster Champion in Shotokan Karate representing Ireland in the World Karate Championships (WKC) in Italy of 2011

    QUALIFICAITONS
    Diploma in 'Production and Presentation' (Ballyfermot College)
    BIO
    In acting classes since the age of 5. 
    Spent teenage years in Ireland and travelling the UK as an actor in many pantomimes, screenwork and stage shows, harnessing the craft of acting in London participating in classes within 'RADA' (The Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts) as well as workshops not limited to 'Giles Foreman Centre for Acting', 'City Acting', 'Actors Door Studio', 'Actors Studio', 'The Cockpit', 'The City Academy', 'The Actors Centre' and 'Pineapple Dance Studios'.
    Staring alongside Dame Judi Dench and Steve Coogan in the Oscar-nominated movie "Philomena", in which DJ's character "John" has a love scene that leads to a young Dame Judi Dench/Philomena Lee who subsequently becomes pregnant and is sent to the Magdalene laundries. Directed by Stephen Frears.
    Plays Tom (Lead Role) in the Caralake production of the worldwide Thriller Film "Brackenmore".
    A mixed range of martial art since the age of 6 including, Judo, kickboxing, mixed martial arts, Shotokan and Wado Ru Karate (3rd Dan Blackbelt instructor sensei).
    Leinster Champion represented Ireland In the WKC (World Karate Championship) in Italy, came second in 2011.
    Grew up in Clondalkin and Crumlin in Dublin, now located in Clondalkin and Rathcoole in Dublin. Three similar-looking younger brothers, also capable of acting.
    Natural appearing dental veneers, hair grows quickly and willing to make changes in appearance such as hair length/cut.
    Other Achievements:
    1. Voluntary work for the Deb Sandy Foundation – iCare
    2. Top 5th rated YouTube channel in Ireland in 2008, Top rated comedian on YouTube 2007, 2008, 2009. Made own comedy sketch videos on a Sony camcorder, self-written sketch scripts. Acted in online videos with friends and younger brothers. Built a large following of subscribers from around the world during teenage years producing comedy skits.