Devon Murray

Devon Michael Murray (born 28 October 1988) is an Irish actor, best known for playing Seamus Finnigan in the Harry Potter film series.

Devon Murray
Murray in 2016
Born
Devon Michael Murray

(1988-10-28) 28 October 1988
Celbridge, County Kildare, Ireland
OccupationActor
Years active1997–present
Height5 ft 2.5 in (159 cm)
PartnerShannon McCaffrey Quinn (2018–)
Children1

Early life

Devon Michael Murray was born on 28 October 1988 in County Kildare, Ireland, to Fidelma and Michael Murray.[1]

Career

When he was seven, his parents sent him to the Billie Barry Stage School and within five weeks he landed a Tesco television ad. Within two months he was in his first film, acting alongside Aidan Quinn in This Is My Father (1998). He then joined the National Performing Arts School and had his breakthrough role in Angela's Ashes (1999). He also acted alongside Jane Seymour in Yesterday's Children (2000).[2]

Murray auditioned four times before landing the role of Seamus Finnigan in the Harry Potter film series.[3] He played the character in all eight movies, the production of which spanned from 2000 to 2010.[4][5][3]

Unlike other cast members, Murray was absent from the Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts reunion, which released in 2022.[6]

Personal life

Murray has been in a relationship with Shannon McCaffrey Quinn since late 2020.[7] The couple have a son, Cooper Devon Murray, born on 2 January 2021.[8] They are engaged.[9]

Murray struggled with depression for 10 years.[10]

Filmography
YearTitleRoleNotes
1998This Is My FatherChristy
1999Angela's AshesMiddle Malachy
2000Yesterday's ChildrenYoung Geoffrey SuttonTV film
2001Harry Potter and the Philosopher's StoneSeamus FinniganReleased as Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone in the US.
2002Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
KellyHimselfTV series
2003Interviews with StudentsVideo documentary short
2004Head to Shrunken HeadVideo documentary short
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of AzkabanSeamus Finnigan
2005Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
2006Reflections on the Fourth FilmHimselfVideo documentary short
2007Harry Potter and the Order of the PhoenixSeamus Finnigan
2008Gone FishingYoung BillShort film
The Podge and Rodge ShowHimselfTV series episode #4.8
The 9th Meteor Ireland Music AwardsPresenter
2009Harry Potter and the Half-Blood PrinceSeamus Finnigan
2010Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1
2011Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2
2017Every time you need meSimonnaMusic video
2018Damo & Ivor: The MovieBosco

References
  1. "Devon Murray | Actor". IMDb. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
  2. "21 Extraordinary Facts About Devon Murray". Facts.net. 19 October 2023. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
  3. "21 Extraordinary Facts About Devon Murray". Facts.net. 19 October 2023. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
  4. "About The Studio Tour". Warner Bros. Studio Tour London. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
  5. "New Daniel Radcliffe interview; Deathly Hallows: Part II reshoots & filming completed - SnitchSeeker.com". www.snitchseeker.com. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
  6. "'Harry Potter' stars who aren't in the 'Return to Hogwarts' special". EW.com. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
  7. Aiello, McKenna (8 July 2020). "Harry Potter Star Devon Curry is Expecting His First Child". E! Online. Retrieved 8 July 2020.
  8. VanHoose, Benjamin (4 January 2021). "Harry Potter's Devon Curry Welcomes Son Cooper Curry: 'Still Hasn't Sunk In'". People. Retrieved 4 February 2023.
  9. "Harry Potter star Devon Murray pops the question". Irish Examiner. 26 May 2021. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
  10. Bruce-Smith, Alex (12 October 2016). "'Harry Potter' Actor Devon Murray Reveals 10-Yr Struggle With Depression". PEDESTRIAN.TV. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
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