Niall Byrne - Actor Profile

Niall Byrne

Sound
Updated: Apr 19, 2026
1Total Films
5.8 Highest Rated
Birth Place: Dublin, Ireland

About Niall Byrne

Niall studied piano and composition at the Royal Irish Academy of Music. He was awarded first prize at the 1992 Dublin film festival's Music awards, chaired by English composer and critic Michael Nyman. Since then Niall has composed music for feature films, animation and many critically acclaimed and award-winning British television drama series including 'The Widower', 'Cilla' and 'Little Boy Blue'. He has received awards from the Irish Arts council, one of which included a series of seminars on film music by Ennio Morricone at the Chigiana Music school in Sienna. Niall has received several IFTA (Irish Film & Television Awards) nominations and won the award for his score to the BBC film 'Loving Miss Hatto', starring Francesca Annis and Alfred Molina. In 2017 he received the Venus award at the Badalona Film Festival in Barcelona for his score to the animated film 'The Lost Letter', narrated by Kate Winslet. In 2019, his score for the 26-part animation series 'Peek Zoo' was nominated for Best Score at the Irish Animation Awards.

Niall Byrne Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Niall Byrne reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 1 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 0% of Niall Byrne'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 Miracle, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Niall Byrne Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Niall Byrne's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Niall Byrne has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1991 The Miracle Jimmy Average Similar →

Niall Byrne - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Niall Byrne?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Niall Byrne is "The Miracle" with a rating of 5.8/10.

How many movies has Niall Byrne acted in?

Niall Byrne has been featured in at least 1 major films throughout their career.

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