Robert Sheehan, a charismatic individual, embarked on a journey in the film industry at the tender age of fourteen, bursting into an audition room with unbridled enthusiasm. In a surprising turn of events, he flipped the table over, and in a poignant display of vulnerability, collapsed to the floor in the foetal position, overcome with emotion. Despite this unconventional introduction, the industry warmly welcomed him with open arms.
A year or so later, Sheehan attempted to boost his public profile by spreading the rumor that he had been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his groundbreaking discovery of a novel type of neutron. This audacious ploy, though unsuccessful in achieving its intended outcome, showcased his creativity and ambition.
Interestingly, Sheehan's stage name is not his birth name. Born Robert Sheebunitza in Portlaoise, Co.Laois, he has since adopted the more recognizable moniker.
Throughout the 2000s, Sheehan began to make a name for himself in television, securing recurring roles in several notable series. These include Foreign Exchange (2004),Young Blades (2005),Rock Rivals (2008),and the first two seasons of the critically acclaimed science fiction series Misfits (2009). In Misfits, he portrayed Nathan Young, a character who gains the extraordinary ability of immortality.
Sheehan's notable film credits include a co-starring role in the drama Cherrybomb (2009),a gripping tale of two teenage boys who engage in criminal activities to impress a female love interest. His co-star in the film was none other than Rupert Grint, and their love interest was played by the talented Kimberley Nixon.
As the 2010s commenced, Sheehan solidified his status as a versatile actor, landing a series regular role in the crime drama series Love/Hate (2010). He has since continued to appear in a wide range of theatre, film, and television productions, including his most recent role as Klaus in the highly acclaimed Netflix series The Umbrella Academy (2019-2024). Among his most notable stage credits is his portrayal of Richard Duke of Gloucester/Richard III in an adaptation of William Shakespeare's The Wars of the Roses, directed by the esteemed Trevor Nunn.
