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Michael Collins is an Irish actor, awarded a lifetime achievement award in 2011 for his contribution and work around Travellers' rights. [1]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1995–1999 | Glenroe | Johnny Connors | 3 episodes |
1996 | Trojan Eddie | 2nd Traveller | |
2004 | Man About Dog | Tiny | |
2005 | Pavee Lackeen: The Traveller Girl | Uncle Martin | |
2007 | Strength and Honour | Frankie O’Neill | |
2007 | Killinaskully | Mikey | Episode: "The Horse Whisperer" |
2009 | Legend of the Bog | Foreman | |
2010 | Tome Feenes | Puck | Short |
2010 | Jack Taylor | Sweeper Mangan | Episode: "Shot Down" |
2012 | Stalker | Karl | |
2012 | King of the Travellers | Francis Moorehouse | |
2015 | End in Tears | Paddy McCluskey | TV series, Filming |
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