Ferdia Walsh-Peelo
| Ferdia Walsh-Peelo | |
|---|---|
| Born |
October 12, 1999 Ashford, County Wicklow, Ireland |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Occupation | Actor, musician |
| Years active | 2014-present |
| Notable work | Sing Street |
Ferdia Walsh-Peelo (born October 12, 1999) is an Irish singer, musician and actor. He is best known for playing the lead character Conor "Cosmo" Lawlor in the film Sing Street.
Walsh-Peelo attends Coláiste Ráithín, a Gaelscoil in Bray, County Wicklow.
Born in Ashford, County Wicklow, he began his musical career as a boy soprano at the age of seven coached by his mother, soprano Toni Walsh. Winning many prizes throughout his early years, he was eventually cast in Mozart's Magic Flute aged twelve, which toured Ireland. Walsh-Peelo followed this up with the part of Miles in Britten's Turn of the Screw. In 2012, he appeared on Irish television in the famous Late Late Toy Show singing and playing piano.
In 2016, Walsh-Peelo made his acting debut in the musical comedy-drama film Sing Street along with Lucy Boynton. The film was directed by John Carney.
He sings and plays guitar and piano, performing live with Sing Street co-star Mark McKenna after the film's showing at the Sundance Festival.
He was signed by William Morris Endeavor in the USA and Independent Talent in the UK in 2015.
Ferdia will play the role of Alfred the Great in season five of History's Vikings.
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