North Belfast native John Travers, a talented and humble Northern Irish actor, has come a long way from his early days growing up in the 1990s.
From his impressive debut as Best Actor at the Cherbourg Film Festival in 2003 for Aisling Walsh's critically acclaimed film Song for a Raggy Boy, which premiered at numerous prestigious festivals worldwide, to his subsequent win of eighteen awards, John's remarkable screen presence has left a lasting impression.
Before finding success in the film industry, John had set his sights on boxing, showcasing his skills as a promising young fighter, winning various junior titles throughout the Ulster province and Ireland.
As his profile grew, John's versatility as an actor led to a string of successful roles in both feature films and commercials, including the Adidas campaign for MJZ, where he starred alongside world-class footballers, and a Dublin anti-litter campaign, among others.
In 2007, John's talent was further showcased as Young Quinlan in Lord Richard Attenborough's 'Closing the Ring', earning critical acclaim for his portrayal of the late Pete Postlethwaite.
Since then, John has continued to take on lead roles in bigger budget feature films, such as '48 Angels', 'Peacefire', 'The Mighty Celt', and 'Wilderness', as well as 'Good Vibarations' in 2012.
In addition to his film career, John has also made a name for himself on the stage, quickly gaining a reputation within the Irish theatre circle for his captivating performances in plays such as 'The Jonny Miester and Stitch', 'Basra Boy', and 'Tartan'.
He has particularly impressed audiences with his energetic one-man shows, dominating the stage for extended periods of time. In 2017, John played the late Robin Williams in a one-man stage production, and in 2018, he returned to the Edinburgh fringe with a play called Vivarium, written by Don McCamphill.
