Sean Lawlor was a renowned Irish character actor and playwright, born on January 25, 1954, and passed away on October 10, 2009. He is best recognized for his captivating portrayal of Malcolm Wallace in the Oscar-winning epic film Braveheart, directed by Mel Gibson. Moreover, he appeared in notable films such as James Cameron's Titanic and Jim Sheridan's In the Name of the Father.
Lawlor's impressive acting repertoire also includes the character of Martin O Toole in the play "On Broadway" and Earl Leofric in "1066". Irish television audiences may recall his appearances in the popular RTE series "Bracken", as well as various Irish films.
As a playwright, Lawlor produced and wrote the one-man play "The Watchman". On stage, he delivered memorable performances, including the role of Jap Kavanagh in "The Kings of the Kilburn High Road" for Waterford's Red Kettle Theatre company, with whom he collaborated on numerous occasions.
