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Robert Sheehan

Acting · Born 1988-01-07 · Portlaoise, County Laois, Ireland

Robert Sheehan (born 7 January 1988) is an Irish actor. Sheehan is known for playing Klaus Hargreeves on Netflix's original series The Umbrella Academy. He is the son of Joe and Maria Sheehan. His father was a member of the Garda Síochána, the police force of the Republic of Ireland. As a child, Sheehan was interested in performing music. He learned how to play the banjo, the bodhrán, and the spoons. He took part in the Fleadh Cheoil, an Irish music competition for children and teenagers. His interest in acting started when his mother took him to an audition for drama film "Song for a Raggy Boy" (2003), about an oppressive school for boys during World War II. Sheehan won an acting part in the film and socialized with other young actors. Following his film debut, Sheehan started acting in theatrical performances.

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  The Umbrella Academy

  Klaus Hargreeves / Number Four

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  Genius

  Carlos Casagemas

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  Misfits

  Nathan Young

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  Love/Hate

  Darren Tracey

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  Fortitude

  Vladek Klimov

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  Hot Ones Versus

  Self

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  Accused

  Stephen Cartwright

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  Mortal Engines

  Tom Natsworthy

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  Geostorm

  Duncan Taylor

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  The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones

  Simon Lewis

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