Packy Lee
Packy Lee | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1981/1982[1] |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1998-present |
| Known for | Peaky Blinders |
| Spouse | Danielle |
| Children | 3 |
Packy Lee is a stage, television and film actor from Belfast. He is known for his recurring role on Peaky Blinders as Johnny Dogs.
Career
[edit]Stage
[edit]His stage career began with a youth production of Oliver! at the Lyric Theatre.[2] In 2023, he appeared on stage at the Lyric Theatre portraying Gerry Adams in Owen McCafferty's play Agreement.[3][4]
Film and Television
[edit]He appeared as Johnny Dogs in the television series Peaky Blinders.[5][6] He was given the role by Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight after seeing his performance in 2012 film King of the Travellers.[7]
His television and film appearances have also included Derry Girls,[8] Academy award winning short film The Shore and British television period crime drama series The Frankenstein Chronicles.[9] He appeared in 2019 film A Good Woman Is Hard to Find.[10]
He is set to reprise his role as Johnny Dogs in the Peaky Blinders spinoff film The Immortal Man.[11]
Personal life
[edit]He is from West Belfast. He has relatives in the Travelling community who he says gave him positive feedback for his performance in King of the Travellers and Peaky Blinders.[12][7] He is married to Danielle and as of 2016 they have three children, Sodhla, Seadhna and Dallan.[1]
Partial filmography
[edit]| † | Denotes works that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Killing Bono | Security Guard | Film |
| 2011 | The Shore | Jackie | Short film |
| 2012 | Jump | Jack | Film |
| 2012 | King of the Travellers | Eamon | Film |
| 2013-2022 | Peaky Blinders | Johnny Dogs | 23 episodes |
| 2014 | Shooting for Socrates | Wigsy | Film |
| 2015 | The Frankenstein Chronicles | Sears | 2 episodes |
| 2019 | A Good Woman Is Hard to Find | Mackers | Film |
| 2019 | The Witcher | Nohorn | 1 episode |
| 2022 | Derry Girls | Jordy | 1 episode |
| 2023 | Blue Lights | JP Senior | 1 episode |
| TBA | The Immortal Man † | Johnny Dogs | Filming |
References
[edit]- ^ a b Branklin, Una (4 May 2016). "Belfast actor Packy Lee is pitch perfect for Peaky Blinders role". Belfast Telegraph. Retrieved 3 December 2024.
- ^ Roy, David (7 April 2023). "Packy Lee on bringing Gerry Adams to the stage in Agreement". Irish News. Retrieved 3 December 2024.
- ^ "First look at Belfast actor Packy Lee as Gerry Adams". Irish News. 27 February 2023. Retrieved 3 December 2024.
- ^ Campbell, Brett (26 February 2023). "Peaky Blinders star set to play Gerry Adams in new play about Good Friday Agreement". Belfast Telegraph. Retrieved 3 December 2024.
- ^ O'Dornan, David (24 December 2023). "All Belfast actor wants for Christmas is a Peaky Blinders spin-off". Belfast Telegraph. Retrieved 3 December 2024.
- ^ Shafer, Ellise (11 October 2024). "'Peaky Blinders' Movie Adds Stephen Graham, Sophie Rundle, Ned Dennehy and More Series Stars to Cast". Variety. Retrieved 3 December 2024.
- ^ a b Scott, Sarah (4 May 2016). "Peaky Blinders: West Belfast actor Packy Lee returns to our screens in new series". Belfast Live. Retrieved 3 December 2024.
- ^ McCrum, Kirstie (18 May 2022). "Derry Girls fans all say same thing as special final episode airs". Walesonline. Retrieved 3 December 2024.
- ^ Foley, Alan (9 March 2024). "Peaky Blinders star pops into Gildea Family Butchers in Letterkenny". Donegal Live. Retrieved 3 December 2024.
- ^ Clarke, Stewart (6 December 2017). "Sarah Bolger, Andrew Simpson Board Abner Pastoll's 'A Good Woman Is Hard to Find' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 3 December 2024.
- ^ Allen, Keith (19 October 2024). "Belfast actor Packy Lee back as Johnny Dogs in Peaky Blinders film". Sunday World. Retrieved 3 December 2024.
- ^ Cartmill, Claire (14 November 2024). "Northern Ireland Peaky Blinders star: 'It was a blinding night and a fantastic moment for the local community!'". Newsletter. Retrieved 3 December 2024.