Emmett J. Scanlan

Emmett J. Scanlan

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Born
January 31, 1979
Awards
7 wins, 22 nominations

Emmett can currently be seen as the series lead Jimmy Kinsella in the AMC series KIN opposite Aidan Gillen and Charlie Cox. He was nominated for an IFTA Award for his performance. Emmett was also recently seen reprising his role as Billy Grade in the latest series of PEAKY BLINDERS opposite Cillian…

Biography

Emmett can currently be seen as the series lead Jimmy Kinsella in the AMC series KIN opposite Aidan Gillen and Charlie Cox. He was nominated for an IFTA Award for his performance. Emmett was also recently seen reprising his role as Billy Grade in the latest series of PEAKY BLINDERS opposite Cillian Murphy and Paul Anderson for the BBC and Netflix.

His other recent television credits include the ITV series THE TOWER written by Patrick Harbinson (Homeland), TEN PERCENT for Amazon, Channel 4's DERRY GIRLS, THE DECEIVED written by Lisa McGee for New Pictures/Netflix, the Sharon Horgan penned WOMEN ON THE VERGE opposite Kerry Condon, Netflix's hit series SAFE starring opposite Michael .C. Hall and Amanda Abbington and the iconic role of Lobo in KRYPTON for SYFY and DC Entertainment.

Prior to his, he starred as the co-lead role in ITV's outstanding Tony Marchant series BUTTERFLY opposite Anna Friel and Alison Steadman, directed by Anthony Byrne, three series of BBC's THE FALL alongside Gillian Anderson and in the BAFTA winning series IN THE FLESH.

His feature credits include MISSING IN EUROPE produced by Rick Benattar (Real Steel, Iron Clad), LAPWING directed by Philip Stevens, HERE ARE THE YOUNG MEN directed by Eoin Macken, ARGYLLE for Apple TV, directed by Matthew Vaughan and GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY directed by James Gunn.

Actor

In the GreyIn the Grey(2026)
A Woman of SubstanceA Woman of Substance(2026)as Adam Fairley
How to Get to Heaven from BelfastHow to Get to Heaven from Belfast(2026)as Owen
MobLandMobLand(2025)as Paul
A Working ManA Working Man(2025)as Viper

Producer

The InsideThe Inside(2012)
Charlie CasanovaCharlie Casanova(2011)
The GuardsThe Guards(2010)

Self

Life in FilmLife in Film(2021)
The Great Celebrity Bake Off for SU2CThe Great Celebrity Bake Off for SU2C(2018)as Self - Contestant
Sunday BrunchSunday Brunch(2012)as Self - Guest
The National Television Awards 2025The National Television Awards 2025(2025)as Self
Soccer AidSoccer Aid(2006)as Self - Player, Self - World XI Management Team

Known for

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Emmett J. ScanlanEmmett J. Scanlan and Matt Ryan in Constantine (2014)Emmett J. Scanlan at an event for A.D. The Bible Continues (2015)Emmett J. Scanlan in A.D. The Bible Continues (2015)GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY- MARVELIn The Flesh

Credit Score: Emmett J. Scanlan

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#NameScoreYearWinNomKnownWinsNomsVotes
1Peaky Blinders75.0020148.715774903
2MobLand12.5020258.301113378
3Guardians of the Galaxy10.0020148.0021363307
4Kin6.5020217.90019124
5The Fall4.0020138.102131879
6In the Flesh4.0020137.91214593
7Gangs of London2.0020208.00153168
8How to Get to Heaven from Belfast1.5020267.40012220
9Treadstone1.0020196.90013469
10Krypton1.0020186.80018592