Denis Kiely
ActingAbout 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.
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.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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!".




