Shaun Dooley

Shaun Dooley

51 · Born: Mar 30, 1974

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornMar 30, 1974 Barnsley, Yorkshire, England, UK
Relatives
  • Stephanie Dooley (Sibling)

Biography

Shaun Dooley, a talented actor born in the vibrant town of Barnsley, South Yorkshire, to loving parents Ann and Denis Dooley. He has made a name for himself in the entertainment industry, particularly recognized for his outstanding performance in the popular television series Misfits, which premiered in 2009.

Growing up, Shaun had the support of his family, which consisted of two younger sisters, Stephanie Dooley and Kimberly Dooley. As he navigated his way through life, Shaun would eventually find his soulmate in Polly Dooley, whom he would go on to marry.

Despite his busy schedule and residence in London, Shaun remains a devoted fan of his hometown football club, Barnsley FC, and makes it a point to attend every home game.

Throughout his career, Shaun has received numerous accolades, including the RTS Northwest award for best actor, which he won for his captivating performance in the critically acclaimed film The Mark of Cain, released in 2007.

Career

2025
The Toxic Avenger
The Toxic Avenger as Mel Ferd, the Crusading Reporter
The Can
The Can as Adam
Hestia
Hestia as Mark
Criminal Record
Criminal Record as DS Kim Cardwell
2023
Tyger
Tyger as Neil
Saltburn
Saltburn as Jeff Quick
Mysterious Ways
Mysterious Ways as Church Protestor
2022
2021
Extreme Ice Railroad
Extreme Ice Railroad as Narrator (voice)
It's a Sin
It's a Sin as Clive Tozer
Innocent
Innocent as DCI Mike Braithwaite
2020
The Stranger
The Stranger as Doug Tripp
2019
Pond Life
Pond Life as Russ Buckfield
Gentleman Jack
Gentleman Jack as Jeremiah Rawson
2017
Jamestown
Jamestown as Reverend Michaelmas Winter
Gunpowder
Gunpowder as Sir William Wade
2016
Cuffs
Cuffs as DC Carl Hawkins
Broadchurch
Broadchurch as Ricky Gillespie
2014
Blood Moon
Blood Moon as Calhoun
The Game
The Game as DC Jim Fenchurch
Our World War
Our World War as Fred Firth
2013
The White Queen
The White Queen as Robert Brackenbury
Offender
Offender as Nash
Misfits
Misfits as Greg
2011
The Borrowers
The Borrowers as Josh Charles
The Awakening
The Awakening as Malcolm McNair
Great Expectations
Great Expectations as Joe Gargery
South Riding
South Riding as Mr Holly
Exile
Exile as Mike Eldridge
2010
Salvage
Salvage as Kieran
Kandahar Break
Kandahar Break as Richard Lee
2008
2007
The Mark of Cain
The Mark of Cain as Corporal Gant
Mobile
Mobile as D I George Fleming
2006
Ex Memoria
Ex Memoria as Martin (Carer)
2002
Plain Jane
Plain Jane as PC Graham
Shackleton
Shackleton as Hubert Hudson