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Denis Kiely

Acting
Updated: Apr 19, 2026
13Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Birth Place: Ireland

About Denis Kiely

Denis Kiely has been acting since 2008 as a children's entertainer and branched into stage and film acting in 2015. Denis wrote, produced, directed and starred in several films: 'Two Can Play That Game', a short film about a shopkeeper plagued by a shoplifting epidemic. 'A Cup of Sugar' is a heart tugging drama about an immigrant who is rejected and ridiculed by his boring and colorless neighbors in a middle-class conservative suburban Irish housing estate. Denis portrayed Frank McCann, an Irish murderer who burned his own home to kill his wife and niece in the Irish language TV production, 'Fir, Marú agus Grá' (translation: Men, Murder and Love). Denis played a murder victim in Myles Linehan's 'Smile' in 2016. Denis starred as the comical villain in two features from Brendan Hayes, Haze Productions, 'Macra Girl', 2016 and 'Inlaws & Outlaws', 2018. Denis starred as George in the Inkwell Theatre's production of Marc Camoletti's 'Don't Dress for Dinner' in 2016 and played Aidan, the reluctant groom in his own hit comedy stage production, 'Whiskey for the Brides' at Cork Arts Theatre in 2018.

Denis Kiely Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Denis Kiely reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 13 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Denis Kiely's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 31% of Denis Kiely's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Cowboy, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Denis Kiely Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Denis Kiely's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Denis Kiely has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2024 A Hell of a Difference Peter Super Hit Similar →
2024 The Cowboy Shane Super Hit Similar →
2024 An Unnerving Realisation David Burke Flop Similar →
2023 Monochrome Menace!! Peter Keating Flop Similar →
2023 Down A Cent Father Super Hit Similar →
2021 A Cup of Sugar Sugar Seeker Flop Similar →
2021 Virus Hunter II: Betrayed! Virus Hunter Super Hit Similar →
2020 Virus Hunter Virus Hunter Flop Similar →
2019 The Opposite Father Flop Similar →
2017 Two Can Play That Game Mr. Finnegan, the Shopkeeper Flop Similar →
2016 Smile Businessman Average Similar →
2016 ScarfFace Johnny Banger Flop Similar →
2015 Macra Girl Mr. Bacon Flop Similar →

Denis Kiely - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Denis Kiely?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Denis Kiely is "The Cowboy" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Denis Kiely acted in?

Denis Kiely has been featured in at least 13 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Denis Kiely?

Other notable films include "Down A Cent", "A Hell of a Difference", and "Virus Hunter II: Betrayed!".

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