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Adrian Dunbar Bio, Parents, Wife, Children, Siblings, Net Worth

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Adrian Dunbar Bio, Parents, Wife, Children, Siblings, Net Worth: Adrian Dunbar is a Northern Irish actor, director, and singer born on August 1, 1958.

He developed a love for acting and singing at a younger age and has been consistent throughout his career rising through the ranks to become one of the most sought-after acts

Adrian is known for his television and his theatre work. He’s best known for co-writing and starring in the hit film; Hear My Song which was nominated for Best Original Screenplay at the BAFTA awards.

Since making his debut, Adrian has appeared in such notable films as My Left Foot, The Crying Game, and The General, to mention a few.

He has also had leading roles in the films Triggermen, Shooters, How Harry Became A Tree, Richard III, and Widows’ Peak, among others.

On television he starred in the first episode of Cracker, giving a performance as an innocent murder suspect with amnesia, and also in the last episode of A Touch of Frost

Adrian has been in many British productions, including Tough Love, Inspector Morse, Kidnapped, Murphy’s Law, Murder in Mind, Ashes to Ashes, and the 2005 re-staging of The Quatermass Experiment.

His theatre credits include; The Shaughraun and Exiles at Dublin’s Abbey Theatre; Real Dreams and The Danton Affair at the Royal Shakespeare Company; King Lear, Pope’s Wedding, Saved and Up to the Sun And Down to the Centre at Royal Court Theatre.

In 2008 he starred in and co-directed Brendan at the Chelsea by Janet Behan, playing Brendan Behan. The play was the first to be staged in the Naughton Studio in the new Lyric Theatre in Belfast.

Adrian played the role of Tullus Aufidius in the BBC radio production of Coriolanus. He also made a guest appearance in the BBC Radio 4 series Baldi and appeared on stage as Vermeer in an adaptation of Girl with a pearl earring.

He’s also a theatre director who staged productions for the Happy Days Enniskillen International Beckett Festival. Adrian played the mysterious character Martin Summers in the second series of Ashes to Ashes.

In March 2023, Adrian Dunbar hit the headlines after he met ‘real-life’ Father Ted character in ITV’s DNA Journey

The Line Of Duty star was left gobsmacked as he met a real-life incarnation of housekeeper Mrs. Doyle from Father Ted.

Adrian has teamed up with pal Neil Morrissey for an episode of ITV’s DNA Journey which aired on Tuesday, March 21.

Adrian Dunbar Age

Adrian Dunbar celebrated his 64th birthday on August 1, 2022. He was born on August 1, 1958, in Enniskillen, United Kingdom. Adrian will be 65 in August this year.

Adrian Dunbar Height & Weight

Adrian Dunbar stands at a height of 1.8 m and weighs around 81 kg

Adrian Dunbar Parents

Adrian Dunbar was born in Enniskillen, United Kingdom to Sean (father) and Pauline (mother). His father worked as a carpenter while his mother was a homemaker.

Adrian’s one-liners in Line of Duty are said to be inspired by his dad, who died in 1979.

Adrian Dunbar Wife

Adrian Dunbar is a happily married man. He has been married to Anna Nygh since 1986.

Anna Nygh was an accomplished actress who led an impressive career, primarily on the big screen.

She’s known for her roles in Sweeney 2 and Master Of The Game. Later, Nygh acted in Emma’s War and the John Cusack dramatic biopic “Max”.

Adrian Dunbar Children

Adrian Dunbar has been blessed with a daughter, Madaleine Dunbar who was born in 1987. He shares her with his wife, Anna Nygh.

Adrian Dunbar Siblings

Adrian Dunbar is the eldest of seven children of his parents; Sean (father) and Pauline (mother). He grew up in Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland with six other siblings.

Adrian Dunbar Net Worth

As of March 2023, Adrian Dunbar had an estimated net worth of about $20 million. He has made such an amount from his profession as an actor, director, and singer.

Adrian Dunbar Social Media

Adrian Dunbar has an Instagram account with over 41,000 followers and a Twitter account with over 36,000.