Andrew Tiernan's journey in the world of acting began at the prestigious Drama Centre London, where he honed his craft and laid the foundation for a successful career.
His big break came in 1991, when he was cast in Derek Jarman's critically acclaimed film, Edward II, alongside a talented ensemble cast.
Coincidentally, around the same time, he was also cast as DC Rosper in the award-winning television series Prime Suspect, starring the incomparable Helen Mirren, Tom Bell, and Tom Wilkinson.
Tiernan's versatility as an actor was showcased in his portrayal of the stuttering psychopath Sean Kerrigan in Cracker, opposite the renowned Robbie Coltrane, in 1993.
Throughout his career, he has had the privilege of working with some of the most talented individuals in the industry, including Angelina Jolie, Adrien Brody, Antonio Banderas, Anthony Hopkins, Sam Neill, Timothy Hutton, David Duchovny, Rhys Ifans, Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise, Gerard Butler, Michael Fassbender, Robin Williams, John Turturro, and Jean-Marc Barr.
His impressive range has allowed him to take on a wide variety of roles, from the complex and nuanced character of Szalas in Roman Polanski's The Pianist (2002) to the physically demanding and emotionally taxing role of the deformed hunchback Ephialtes in Warner Brother's blockbuster 300 (2006),written by Frank Miller and directed by Zack Snyder.
Andrew Tiernan's ability to transform into his characters and bring them to life on screen has solidified his reputation as a talented and versatile character actor.
