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Personal Info

Gender

Male

Place of Birth

Ireland

Michael Collins

Biography:

Michael Collins is a Traveller rights activist and one of the best known Irish actors, known for his work in numerous features, shorts and theatre productions. He is best known for “King of the Travellers” and the Irish Soap Opera, “Glenroe”. In 2011, he won the Lifetime Achievement award for his contributions to Irish Traveller rights.

Known For

Acting

2022

Agape as Davie

2019

2013

King of the Travellers as Francis Moorehouse

2012

Stalker as Karl

2010

Jack Taylor as Sweeper Mangan

2009

2007

Strength and Honour as Frankie O’Neill

2005

2004

2003

Killinaskully as Mikey

1996

Trojan Eddie as 2nd Traveller

Production

2013

King of the Travellers as Casting Assistant