
Francis Magee
Biography
Francis Magee (born 7 June 1959) is an Irish actor. He portrayed Liam Tyler in British soap opera EastEnders from 1993 to 1995. He has also appeared in numerous television shows and feature films, including Sahara (2005), Layer Cake (2004) and The Calling (2000). He played the part of Ordgar, the Housecarl who led the Crowhurst contingent, in 1066 The Battle for Middle Earth (2009), a reconstruction of the year of the three battles from the English perspective.
He was raised in Ireland and on the Isle of Man. He spent eight years as a fisherman before becoming an actor and has also been a member of several music groups including Namoza - who released four singles and an album - and Disco D'Oro.
He studied acting at the Poor School at London's Kings Cross.
Filmography

Wrath of the Gods
2026
as Tulloch

Rose of Nevada
2026
as Murgey

The Damned
2025
as Skuli

Kiss of the Con Queen
2024
as Cillian Donahill

The Licensed Fool
2023
as The Man With Tiny Eyes

My House
2023
as Don

Pedro, Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea
2022
as Talbot

As a Prelude to Fear
2022
as Detective Barnbrook

Zack Snyder's Justice League
2021
as Ancient King of Men

The Tide
2021
as Skipper

Extinction
2019

The Dig
2019
as Murphy

Winterlong
2018
as Francis

I Made This For You
2018
as Dad

Justice League
2017
as Ancient King of Men

Bless Me Father
2017
as Michael

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
2016
as Grizzly Rebel

Casanova
2015
as Balbi

Good People
2014
as Ben Tuttrie

Jimmy's Hall
2014
as Mossie

Blood Cells
2014
as Cormac

Glory Days
2014
as Jake Murphy

House of Anubis: The Touchstone of Ra
2013
as Victor Rodenmaar Jr.

If You Have No Place to Cry
2011
as Luis