Michael Collins

Actor

Place of birth: Ireland

Biography

Michael Collins is a Traveller rights activist and one of the best known Irish actors, known for his work in numerous features, shorts and theatre productions. He is best known for “King of the Travellers” and the Irish Soap Opera, “Glenroe”. In 2011, he won the Lifetime Achievement award for his contributions to Irish Traveller rights.

Filmography (8)

• King of the Travellers (2013, ★ 7)
• Float Like a Butterfly (2019, ★ 5.9)
• Pavee Lackeen: The Traveller Girl (2005, ★ 6.1)
• Man About Dog (2004, ★ 6.3)
• Jack Taylor (2010, ★ 6.9)
• Trojan Eddie (1996, ★ 4.9)
• Strength and Honour (2007, ★ 5)
• Legend of the Bog (2009, ★ 2.7)