Irish Film & Television Actor; Known for "Game of Thrones" & "3 Body Problem"; Screen Actors Guild Award Winner

Dublin, Ireland
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Liam Cunningham Biography

Liam Cunningham is an Irish actor known for his diverse roles in film and television, as well as his humanitarian work. Cunningham left school at age 15 to work as an electrician, a profession he held for 11 years before pursuing acting after seeing an advertisement for classes in The Irish Times. His first film role was as a police officer in the Irish film "Into the West." He gained wider recognition for his performance in the adaptation of Thomas Hardy's "Jude." Over time, Cunningham established himself as a versatile character actor in the Irish and international film industries.

Cunningham's film credits include starring roles in Ken Loach's "The Wind That Shakes the Barley" and Steve McQueen's "Hunger." In "Hunger," he performed a notable seventeen-minute dialogue scene with Michael Fassbender, which is regarded as a significant moment in Irish cinema. Cunningham has appeared in a range of productions, from independent films to large-scale studio projects such as "Clash of the Titans." His ability to transition between art-house and mainstream films has contributed to his reputation in the entertainment industry.

Cunningham achieved global recognition for his portrayal of Davos Seaworth in "Game of Thrones," serving as a main cast member from the second through eighth seasons. His work on the series earned him a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series. He has also received three Irish Film and Television Awards and shared a BAFTA for the short film "Pitch Black Heist," which he co-produced with Michael Fassbender. Cunningham stars as Thomas Wade in the Netflix series "3 Body Problem," where he plays the chief of the Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) and head of the global Strategic Intelligence Agency. The series brought him together again with "Game of Thrones" creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss.

In addition to his acting career, Cunningham is recognized for his humanitarian efforts. He has been involved in fundraising and advocacy for migrants and refugees in South Sudan, Syria, and Greece. As an ambassador for World Vision, Cunningham has supported initiatives to improve access to education for children in conflict-affected regions, including South Sudan. He received the first ICCL Lifetime Contribution to Human Rights Award for his advocacy work in the film industry. With more than 100 credits spanning thrillers, dramas, science fiction, and horror, Cunningham continues to be a prominent figure in both the entertainment and humanitarian sectors.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/09/2026.

Liam Cunningham Videos

Liam Cunninghamon joining cast purely on blind faith

Liam Cunninghamon joining cast purely on blind faith

Liam Cunningham ('3 Body Problem') said 'yes' to joining cast based purely on blind faith in show's creator trio: 'It was just unavoidable.'

30 years to be an overnight success - Liam Cunningham | Newstalk

30 years to be an overnight success - Liam Cunningham | Newstalk

John Fardy chats to Liam Cunningham about his role in the new mind-bending Sc-Fi series on Netflix ‘3 Body Problem’.

A Decade of Game of Thrones | Liam Cunningham on Davos Seaworth (HBO)

A Decade of Game of Thrones | Liam Cunningham on Davos Seaworth (HBO)

Liam Cunningham looks back on playing the Onion Knight who kept death at bay time and time again, in this extended edition of Game of Thrones Season...

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