David Wilmot is a renowned Irish actor who has made a significant impact in the world of stage, screen, and television. His impressive theatre credits include performances in productions such as Six Characters in Search of an Author at the Abbey Theatre in Dublin, As You Like It with the Druid Theatre Company in Galway, and Juno and the Paycock in London's West End.
Wilmot has also had the distinction of originating the role of Padraic in The Lieutenant of Inishmore, which premiered at The Other Place in Stratford-upon-Avon in 2001. He reprised his role in the production at the Barbican Center in 2002 and later joined the 2006 off-Broadway Atlantic Theater Company production, which ultimately transferred to Broadway. His outstanding performance in this role earned him numerous award nominations, including the 2006 Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Play, the Drama League Award for Distinguished Performance, and the Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Actor in a Play.
In addition to his theatre work, Wilmot has also made a name for himself in television, portraying Dr. Ed Costello in sixteen episodes of the RTÉ series The Clinic. His performance in this role earned him a nomination for the Irish Film and Television Award for Best Actor in a TV Drama.
Wilmot's screen credits are equally impressive, with notable roles in films such as Michael Collins (1996),I Went Down (1997),The Devil's Own (1997),The Tale of Sweeney Todd (1998),Intermission (2003),Laws of Attraction (2004),King Arthur (2004),and Six Shooter (2006). He received critical acclaim for his performance in Intermission, earning the award for Best Supporting Actor in Film and a nomination for Best New Talent at the 2003 Irish Film and Television Awards.
Throughout his career, Wilmot has consistently demonstrated his versatility and talent as an actor, earning him a reputation as one of Ireland's most respected and accomplished performers.
