Devon Murray

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Devon Murray
Devon Murray, best known as Seamus Finnegan in the Harry Potter films.
Birth name	Devon Michael Murray
Born	October 28, 1988 (age 18) County Kildare, Ireland
Height	5' 3" (1.60 m)
Official site	DevonMurray.net
Notable roles	Seamus Finnigan in the Harry Potter films

Devon Michael Murray (born October 28, 1988) is an Irish actor most famous for playing Seamus Finnigan the Harry Potter films.

Before Harry Potter, Murray had played Christy in This is My Father, Malachy in Angela's Ashes, and Geoffery in Yesterday's Children.

He began work on the fifth Harry Potter film in February 2006.

[edit] Biography

[edit] Early life and career

Devon Murray is the only child of an Irish Catholic family, Michael and Fidelma Murray.

After singing his way to success in talent competitions nationwide, Devon joined the Billie Barry stage school. Later he transferred to The National Performing Arts stage school and went from strength to strength as his abilities developed and matured.

[edit] Career

Murray's acting career began in the film This Is My Father which opened the door to opportunities on the big screen. Angela’s Ashes closely followed by Yesterday’s Children increased Murray’s worldwide recognition, paving the way to his role of Seamus Finnegan in the Harry Potter film series.

[edit] Personal life

Devon Murray is a horseback-rider and has competed in tournaments in Ireland. For this he has won several medals.

Murray relaxes doing horseback-riding, skateboarding, quad biking and spending time out with friends. He also enjoys dance, rap and Irish music.

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[edit] Filmography

Devon Murray, in New York City Times Square while on a promotional engagement.

[edit] External links

• Devon Murray at the IMDB