Robert Sheehan
Biography
Robert Sheehan (born 7 January 1988) is an Irish actor. Sheehan is known for playing Klaus Hargreeves on Netflix's original series The Umbrella Academy. He is the son of Joe and Maria Sheehan. His father was a member of the Garda Síochána, the police force of the Republic of Ireland. As a child, Sheehan was interested in performing music. He learned how to play the banjo, the bodhrán, and the spoons. He took part in the Fleadh Cheoil, an Irish music competition for children and teenagers. His interest in acting started when his mother took him to an audition for drama film "Song for a Raggy Boy" (2003), about an oppressive school for boys during World War II. Sheehan won an acting part in the film and socialized with other young actors. Following his film debut, Sheehan started acting in theatrical performances.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
Season of the Witch
as Kay
2011
Ghostwood
as Tim
2006
Cherrybomb
as Luke
2009
The Borrowers
as Spiller
2011
Killing Bono
as Ivan McCormick
2011
Demons Never Die
as Archie
2011
The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones
as Simon Lewis
2013
Anita B.
as Eli
2014
The Road Within
as Vincent
2014
Summer of the Flying Saucer
as Danny
2008
Vegas Baby!
as Nathan Young
2011
Moonwalkers
as Leon
2015
A Dublin Story
as Clocker
2003
Red Sonja
as Emperor Dragan the Magnificent
2025
The Messenger
as Jack
2015
Geostorm
as Duncan Taylor
2017
Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1974
as BJ
2009
Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1980
as BJ
2009
Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1983
as BJ
2009
A Turtle's Tale: Sammy's Adventures
as Ray (voice)
2010
TV Appearances
Rock Rivals
as Addison Teller
2008
The Clinic
as Shane Hunter
2003
Bel's Boys
as Max
2006
Young Blades
as Louis XIV of France
2005
Foreign Exchange
as Cormac MacNamara
2004
Misfits
as Nathan Young
2009
Love/Hate
as Darren Tracey
2010
Fortitude
as Vladek Klimov
2015
The Last Bus
as Dalton Monkhouse
2022
The Umbrella Academy
as Klaus Hargreeves / Number Four
2019
Me and Mrs Jones
as Billy
2012
Genius
as Carlos Casagemas
2017