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Eoin Macken, actor
Actor

Eoin Macken: Movies & Box Office

films
15
on screen
2006–2024
box office
$46.2M
average score
63
Born
February 21, 1983 (age 43)
Birthplace
Dublin, Ireland
Full name
Eoin Christopher Macken
Citizenship
Irish
Occupations
Actor, Director, Model
Years active
2003-present
Known for

The Best Eoin Macken Movies

The highest-rated films Eoin Macken is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Close (2019) scores highest, at 74. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

Full ranking
Career at a glance

Eoin Macken's Career in Numbers

Eoin Macken's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Eoin Macken works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Studs (2006) to ’Tis the Season to Be Irish (2024), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

Eoin Macken Movies by Decade

  1. 2000s 1
  2. 2010s 8
  3. 2020s 6

The 2010s were Eoin Macken's busiest decade, with 8 films.

Eoin Macken Movies by Genre

  • Drama 4
  • Thriller 4
  • Horror 3
  • Romance 2
  • Mystery 1
  • Comedy 1

Drama is the genre Eoin Macken has worked in most, with 4 films, ahead of thriller (4).

Eoin Macken Career Milestones

First film
Studs 2006
Biggest box office hit
The Forest $39.7M worldwide
Best-rated film
Close Movie Echo Score 74
15 credits

Eoin Macken Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Eoin Macken is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 63. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Biography

Who Is Eoin Macken?

Eoin Macken was born in Dublin, Ireland in 1983 and is 43 years old. Credited on films since 2006, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Eoin Christopher Macken is an greatly talented Irish actor, director, and model born on 21st February 1983. He commenced his diverse career in the glamour industry during his university days, grabbing attention at a fashion show. He soon joined Morgan the Agency and became the face of many eminent brands like Abercrombie and Fitch, Ralph Lauren, and posed for GQ. Macken's acting career took flight with roles in films like Resident Evil, Close, Killing Jesus, and Centurion. His TV appearances include RTÉ's Fair City and BBC's Merlin. He also made his mark on popular American television shows, impressing viewers as T. C. Callahan on NBC's The Night Shift and Karl D'Branin on Netflix's Nightflyers. As of 2021, he leads the pack in NBC's drama, La Brea.

Apart from his thriving acting career, Macken explored the world behind the camera, directing several feature films and a documentary on fashion. His most notable works in directing include Christian Blake, Dreaming for You, The Inside, Cold, Here Are the Young Men, and The Fashion of Modelling. His first major film role came in the form of Studs in 2005, leading to an appearance in Fair City in 2008. Demonstrating his storytelling abilities, he wrote, directed, and starred in his second feature film Dreaming For You, which made it to the 2007 Los Angeles Short Film Festival and the 2009 Galway Film Fleadh. From 2010-2012, he played a fan-favorite role in the series Merlin, followed by starring role in the film Cold. His ability to adapt to mediums saw him transform Rob Doyle's novel into the screenplay of Here Are the Young Men, which he also directed.

FAQ

Eoin Macken: Questions & Answers

How many movies Eoin Macken has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Eoin Macken been in?

Eoin Macken is credited on 15 films, from 2006 to 2024. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Eoin Macken's highest-grossing movie?

The Forest (2016) is Eoin Macken's biggest box office hit, with $39.7M worldwide, ahead of The Hole in the Ground (2019) ($3.37M). Across every film with box office figures, Eoin Macken's movies have made $46.2M.

Eoin Macken's biggest hits

What is the best Eoin Macken movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Eoin Macken's best-rated film is Close (2019) with a score of 74, followed by I Used to Be Famous (2022) (69).

Best Eoin Macken movies, ranked

How old is Eoin Macken?

Eoin Macken is 43 years old, born on February 21, 1983 in Dublin, Ireland.

What is Eoin Macken's newest movie?

The most recent film on Eoin Macken's filmography is ’Tis the Season to Be Irish (2024), in the role of Sean O'Loughlin.

The Best Eoin Macken Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 15 credits.

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