uploaded 13/12/2022

Johnny Harkin

Actor, Model, Voice Over, Movie-Extra

File No : 67503

Playing Age : 16-20 years
Actual Age : 17 Years
Gender : Male
Hair Colour : Brown
Eye Colour : Green
Height : 187 cm / 6ft 2in
Build : Slim
Hair Length Short
Ethnicity White/Caucasian
Native Language : English
Native Accent : Irish (neutral)
Region / County:
Region / County: Dublin
Other Atributes :
Photo Video Audio Files

Biography

Johnny is a very talented, natural young actor. He was shortlisted to the final two to play the part of ‘Mully’ in a co-lead role with Oscar winning actress Olivia Colman in the feature film ‘Joyride’ after a two month casting process involving approx 1500 applicants .
He plays "Brian" in the award winning short film "Brother" and "Dan" in the award winning short film "Rue" .He has featured in the short film “Broken Reflection” and plays the lead “Greg” in the award winning short film ‘The Wake’ starring Norma Sheehan.
His first introduction to big film productions was with "Vikings" at the age of 6 and he has worked on every season with them up to the age of 12. Johnny has also played lead roles in stage productions . He has also won awards in many drama/Feis ceol competitions and represented Wicklow in the National Community Games Finals .

Eimer Reynolds Director ‘JOYRIDE’

“ I wanted to sincerely thank you for all the incredible effort, talent and energy you gave to auditioning for MULLY.
You really impressed me throughout the process - with your intelligence, amazing instincts and your courage.
I just know this is the beginning of a wonderful journey for you. I have no doubt I’ll be seeing you many, many times on the big screen in the near future!
I really hope we get to work together sometime”

Annika Cassidy Director ‘ The Wake ‘

“Johnny has a natural talent that is rare. He manages to thread the line between drama and comedy with ease. He takes direction well, is professional and is a very pleasant young man. I am excited to see what he does next as I'm sure he will continue to be successful “

Sean Treacy Director ‘’ Rue’ ‘Brother’ ‘
‘Johnny is the most natural, attentive, immersive actor I have ever had the fortune of working with. His spellbinding gift and endless diligence which he never fails to bring to set makes working with him an honour. Johnny has brought so many of my visions to life through his skill and I am forever grateful for that .”

Credits

Type Production Role Director Prod Co. Year
Short Film Animal Jake Cody Farren 2023
Short Film The Wake Greg Annika Cassidy Sarah Barr 2021
Short Film Broken Reflection Boy Sean Treacy 2020
Short Film Rue Dan Sean Treacy 2018
Short Film Brother Brian Sean Treacy 2017
Television VIKINGS Boy Ciaran Donnelly Octagon Films 2013-2019
Theatre Grease Danny Mermaid Theatre 2017
Theatre Bugsy Malone Bugsy Mermaid Theatre 2016

Languages

English (fluent) Irish(basic)

Skills

Acting, Rugby - Ireland boys U18 Silver medalist touch rugby European Championships Vichy France 2022. Leinster schools rugby JCT team Quarter finalist 2022. Leinster Premier League, South East League and Poppelwell cup rugby U13 winner 2019. AIJS school rugby winner 2019.

Show Reels

ANIMAL
Duration : 2 Min 40 Sec
Description :
An excerpt from 'ANIMAL'
RUE - Award-winning short film
Duration : 8 Min 40 Sec
Description :
Johnny plays 'Dan' in this award-winning short film by Sean Treacy (2019).
Showreel
Duration : 3 Min 08 Sec
Description :
Showreel with scenes from the short films 'Brother', 'Rue' and 'Broken Reflection'.
The Wake
Duration : 5 Min 13 Sec
Description :
Scene's from the short film 'The Wake'
Brother - Award-winning short film
Duration : 13 Min 46 Sec
Description :
Johnny plays 'Brian' in this award-winning short film by Sean Treacy (2018).