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Peter Hanly | |
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| Born | 1964 (age 58–59) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Spouse | Jennifer O'Dea (m. 2000) |
| Children | 2 |
Peter Hanly (born 1964) is an Irish actor best known for his performances in Braveheart as Edward, Prince of Wales, and as Garda Ambrose Egan in the BBC TV series Ballykissangel .
Hanly's repertoire encompasses plays,[ citation needed ] television performances, as well as movies.
Hanly attended Dublin Youth Theatre as a young teen where he started his acting career.[ citation needed ] He continues to work as an actor in Dublin, where he lives with his wife Jennifer O'Dea and their two children. [1]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1988 | Da | Young Oliver | Film |
| 1995 | Braveheart | Edward, Prince of Wales | Film |
| 1996–1999 | Ballykissangel | Garda Ambrose Egan | Seasons 1–4 |
| 2007 | My Boy Jack | Major Sparks | Film |
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