Martin McCann
Actor
Martin McCann grew up with a brother and sister in the Divis Flats area of Falls Road in Belfast.
In 2006 Lord Richard Attenborough cast McCann in his film after seeing him play Alex in a stage production of A Clockwork Orange. Attenborough called Spielberg and recommended McCann. He was invited to LA to audition for 'The Pacific' HBO miniseries, Attenborough sent along scenes from his film for Spielberg to view. McCann was cast in The Pacific as R.V. Burgin.
In early 2010 he filmed in Belfast for the new music-comedy Killing Bono, a film about the life of one of Bono's classmates who tries to make it in the music business, only to have his failures and frustrations magnified by the continued rise U2. McCann plays the role of Bono. He has performed on stage in Ireland and on tour.
In 2011 Martin won the Irish Film and Television Award for best male performance in a feature film, the nominees in the category were fellow northern Irish man ... Show more...
Martin McCann grew up with a brother and sister in the Divis Flats area of Falls Road in Belfast.
In 2006 Lord Richard Attenborough cast McCann in his film after seeing him play Alex in a stage production of A Clockwork Orange. Attenborough called Spielberg and recommended McCann. He was invited to LA to audition for 'The Pacific' HBO miniseries, Attenborough sent along scenes from his film for Spielberg to view. McCann was cast in The Pacific as R.V. Burgin.
In early 2010 he filmed in Belfast for the new music-comedy Killing Bono, a film about the life of one of Bono's classmates who tries to make it in the music business, only to have his failures and frustrations magnified by the continued rise U2. McCann plays the role of Bono. He has performed on stage in Ireland and on tour.
In 2011 Martin won the Irish Film and Television Award for best male performance in a feature film, the nominees in the category were fellow northern Irish man Liam Neeson, Cillian Murphy and Colm Meaney.
Martin has become Patron of the charity YouthAction Northern Ireland. Show less...
Filmography - Acting
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Here Before (2021)
A bereaved mother begins to question her life after new neighbours move in next door.
Directed by: Stacey Gregg
Stars: Andrea Riseborough | Martin McCann | Jonjo O'Neill | Eileen O'Higgins | Louise Mathews
Wildfire (2020)
The story of two sisters who grew up on the fractious Irish border. When one of them, who has been missing, finally returns home, the intense bond with her sister is re-ignited. Together they unearth their mother's past but uncovered secrets and resentments which have been buried deep, threaten to overwhelm them.
Directed by: Cathy Brady
Stars: Nora-Jane Noone | Martin McCann | Aiste Gramantaite | David Pearse | Helen Behan
Father Father (2019)
Father James must decide what kind of a "Father" God wants him to be?
Runtime: 19 min.
Directed by: Michael McDowell
Stars: Martin McCann | Diona Doherty | Benjamin Coulter | Ella McCabe | Gerard McCabe
Stalker (2019)
As: Simon
In the remote Scottish Highlands an aging stalker sets his wits and grit against a poacher who is taking the heads of his best stags.
Runtime: 20 min.
Directed by: Chris Andrews
Stars: Sean McGinley | Martin McCann | Brid Brennan | Ewan Mitchell
Calibre (2018)
As: Marcus
Two lifelong friends head up to an isolated Scottish Highlands village for a weekend hunting trip that descends into a never-ending nightmare as they attempt to cover up a horrific hunting accident.
Runtime: 101 min.
Directed by: Matt Palmer
Stars: Ian Pirie | Tony Curran | Martin McCann | Jack Lowden | Cameron Jack
Three Seconds (2018)
As: Riley
An ex-convict working undercover intentionally gets himself incarcerated again in order to infiltrate the mob at a maximum security prison.
Directed by: Andrea Di Stefano
Stars: Rosamund Pike | Clive Owen | Joel Kinnaman | Ana de Armas | Common
Justice Dot Net (2018)
Jake De Long is one of the top computer programmers in the world. Hiding in an abandoned warehouse in Luxembourg, he is working on a secret website to be launched soon. As he does, he is warned that the police have discovered his whereabouts and are about to storm in. He manages to escape and fly back to Canada, where his colleague Valérie is waiting for him to get on with their life ...
Runtime: 86 min.
Directed by: Pol Cruchten
Stars: Pascale Bussières | Martin McCann | Julian Black Antelope | Astrid Roos | Danny Ashok
Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea (2018)
As: Paddy
After his best friend disappears following a violent argument, a troubled marine must wrestle with his identity and guilty conscience.
Runtime: 12 min.
Directed by: Matthew Hopper
Stars: Martin McCann | Leila Mimmack | Callum McGowan | Rhoda Ofori-Attah | Ross Anderson
Cry Rosa (2017)
As: Mr. McNally
A music obsessed mixed-race girl questions her identity when she becomes the victim of bullying in 1980s Belfast.
Runtime: 20 min.
Directed by: Imogen Murphy
Stars: Martin McCann | Kelly Gough | Grace Fleming | Skye McClenaghan | Meadhbh McGrail
Maze (2017)
As: Oscar
Inspired by the true events of the infamous 1983 prison breakout of 38 IRA prisoners from HMP Maze, which was to become the biggest prison escape in Europe since World War II.
Runtime: 92 min.
Directed by: Stephen Burke
Stars: Eileen Walsh | Martin McCann | Tom Vaughan-Lawlor | Barry Ward | Niamh McGrady
Red Light (2017)
As: Man
Having to move away due to his job, a kind man tries to convince his friend, a young prostitute, to stop working and run away with him - But all may not be as it seems.
Runtime: 12 min.
Directed by: Joe Marcantonio
Stars: Martin McCann | Ben Peel | Jessie Buckley
Lost in London (2017)
As: Paddy
Within the course of a night, Woody Harrelson finds himself in a misadventure in London that winds him up in prison.
Runtime: 103 min.
Directed by: Woody Harrelson
Stars: Owen Wilson | Woody Harrelson | Bono | Daniel Radcliffe | Willie Nelson
Property of the State (2016)
As: Finbar
A woman must deal with the devastating effects of having a murderer for a brother.
Runtime: 107 min.
Directed by: Kit Ryan
Stars: Elaine Cassidy | David Rawle | Hazel Doupe | Aisling Loftus | Patrick Gibson
Bobby Sands: 66 Days (2016)
As: Voice of Bobby Sands
By the early 1980s, after two decades of violence and unrest, the situation in Northern Ireland took a sudden and profound turn inside the infamous Maze Prison. Seeking the right to be treated as political prisoners rather than common criminals, Irish Republicans led by Bobby Sands began a prison hunger strike that would draw international attention to the conflict. In the 66 days that he refused food, ...
Runtime: 105 min.
Directed by: Brendan J. Byrne
Stars: Martin McCann | Gerry Adams | Norman Tebbit | Seán Donlon | Raymond McCord
The ReZort (2016)
As: Lewis
The ReZort, a post apocalyptic safari, offers paying guests the opportunity to kill zombies in the wake of an outbreak.
Runtime: 87 min.
Directed by: Steve Barker
Stars: Dougray Scott | Martin McCann | Elen Rhys | Jessica De Gouw | Jassa Ahluwalia
My Name Is Emily (2016)
As: Swimming Teacher
Packed off to a foster home after her father is institutionalized, a rebellious young Irish girl resolves to bust her dad out of the hospital where he's been confined.
Runtime: 94 min.
Directed by: Simon Fitzmaurice
Stars: Michael Smiley | Deirdre Mullins | Evanna Lynch | Cathy Belton | George Webster
The Survivalist (2015)
As: Survivalist
In a time of starvation, a survivalist lives off a small plot of land hidden deep in forest. When two women seeking food and shelter discover his farm, he finds his existence threatened.
Runtime: 104 min.
Directed by: Stephen Fingleton
Stars: Andrew Simpson | Martin McCann | Barry Ward | Mia Goth | Olwen Fouéré
X+Y (2015)
As: Michael Ellis
A socially awkward teenage math prodigy finds new confidence and new friendships when he lands a spot on the British squad at the International Mathematics Olympiad.
Runtime: 111 min.
Directed by: Morgan Matthews
Stars: Eddie Marsan | Sally Hawkins | Asa Butterfield | Rafe Spall | Jo Yang
'71 (2014)
As: Paul Haggerty
A young British soldier must find his way back to safety after his unit accidentally abandons him during a riot in the streets of Belfast.
Runtime: 99 min.
Directed by: Yann Demange
Stars: Sam Hazeldine | Sean Harris | Jack O'Connell | Paul Anderson | Sam Reid
Boogaloo and Graham (2014)
As: Vater
In 1970's Belfast two young boys discover the facts of life aided by the help of their pet chickens.
Runtime: 14 min.
Directed by: Michael Lennox
Stars: Charlene McKenna | Paul Kennedy | Jonathan Harden | Martin McCann | Riley Hamilton
Magpie (2014)
As: The Trickster
A man lives in a forest, surviving through murder and deceit. When he finds himself drawn to two strangers, his strict code of self-preservation is put to the test
Runtime: 16 min.
Directed by: Stephen Fingleton
Stars: Olivia Williams | Paul Kennedy | Martin McCann | Mia Goth
Coward (2012)
As: Andrew
Coward is a 28 minute film set during World War 1 that brings to light some of the brutal treatment soldiers received for suffering what would now be known as shell-shock. It follows two cousins, Andrew and James, from their home in Northern Ireland who join the British Army to fight for their Country and make their families proud. Through their eyes we see the reality of life on the front lines.
Runtime: 28 min.
Directed by: David Roddham
Stars: Martin McCann | Joe Van Moyland | Sean Stewart | Sean Stewart | Sean Stewart
Shadow Dancer (2012)
As: Brendan
Set in 1990s Belfast, a woman is forced to betray all she believes in for the sake of her son.
Runtime: 101 min.
Directed by: James Marsh
Stars: Andrea Riseborough | Domhnall Gleeson | Aidan Gillen | Clive Owen | Gillian Anderson
Jump (2012)
As: Pearse Kelly
The lives of four twenty-somethings collide one fateful New Year's Eve in this twisty, blackly comic crime thriller set amidst the ancient walls of Derry, Northern Ireland, in a night of fast talk, accidents and intrigue. Johnny, a small-time crook, and Marie, a dissatisfied shop assistant, are both looking for a fresh start. Greta is on the verge of taking her own life and Pearse has a bounty on his head ...
Runtime: 81 min.
Directed by: Kieron J. Walsh
Stars: Ciarán McMenamin | Nichola Burley | Charlene McKenna | Martin McCann | Valene Kane
Whole Lotta Sole (2012)
As: Jimbo
In a misguided attempt to protect his family and pay back gambling debts to the local Mobster, Jimbo robs a fish market, which is coincidentally owned by the same Mobster. On the run, Jimbo is cornered in a local curio shop, where he takes hostage an assortment of colorful characters, including Maguire, who may be his illegitimate father. Surrounded by the Police, the SAS, and the Mobster's crew, the young ...
Runtime: 89 min.
Directed by: Terry George
Stars: David O'Hara | Colm Meaney | Brendan Fraser | Martin McCann | Yaya Alafia
Killing Bono (2011)
As: Bono
The true story of Neil and Ivan McCormick, two Irish brothers who attempt to become rock stars but can only look on as their high school friends U2 become the biggest band in the world.
Runtime: 114 min.
Directed by: Nick Hamm
Stars: Pete Postlethwaite | Ben Barnes | Ralph Brown | Krysten Ritter | Robert Sheehan
Hollow (2010)
As: Marcus
Runtime: 20 min.
Directed by: Rob Sorrenti
Stars: Nonso Anozie | Martin McCann | Morven Christie | Paul Rattray | Haydn Gwynne
Scapegoat (2009)
As: Iain Hay Gordon
This is the fascinating true life story of one of Ireland's most famous unsolved murders. It is the tale of how an innocent man was found guilty but insane of the brutal homicide of a young woman from a very prominent family. Told in superb period detail, Scapegoat contains a combustible mix of sex, class, bogus respectability and dark domestic secrets
Runtime: 60 min.
Directed by: Michael McDowell
Stars: Stuart Graham | Ian McElhinney | Martin McCann | Patrick Fitzsymons | Patrick Buchanan
Closing the Ring (2007)
As: Jimmy
During the 1940s, a group of young men go off to war, leaving behind Ethel Ann, who is in love with one of them, Teddy. In modern-day Belfast, a man named Jimmy endeavors to return a ring found in the wreckage of a crashed plane. He travels to Michigan, where the grown Ethel Ann, who married another man after Teddy was killed in battle, now lives. Ethel Ann must decide whether to go with Jimmy to ...
Runtime: 118 min.
Directed by: Richard Attenborough
Stars: Christopher Plummer | Shirley MacLaine | Dylan Roberts | Gene Dinovi | Neve Campbell