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Lorcan Cranitch

Bio: Lorcan Cranitch is an Irish actor born in Dublin on 28 August 1959. He is known for playing DS Jimmy Beck in the television series Cracker
Born: Fri, Aug 28 1959
Birthplace: Dublin, Ireland
Lorcan Cranitch is 66 years old
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Poster of National Theatre Live: The Playboy of the Western World
National Theatre Live: The Playboy of the Western World
Lorcan Cranitch will be 66 in National Theatre Live: The Playboy of the Western World as 'Michael Flaherty'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 28 2026
Poster of Tarrac
Tarrac
Lorcan Cranitch was 64 in Tarrac as 'Bear'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 06 2023
Poster of Ghosts
Ghosts
Lorcan Cranitch was 63 in Ghosts as 'Jacob Engstrand'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 10 2023
Poster of Lakelands
Lakelands
Lorcan Cranitch was 63 in Lakelands
Movie Released: Fri, May 05 2023
Poster of LOLA
LOLA
Lorcan Cranitch was 63 in LOLA as 'Major. General Norbury'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 07 2023
Poster of Aisha
Aisha
Lorcan Cranitch was 63 in Aisha as 'Peter Flood'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 17 2022
Poster of Róise & Frank
Róise & Frank
Lorcan Cranitch was 63 in Róise & Frank as 'Donncha'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 16 2022
Poster of Burn It All
Burn It All
Lorcan Cranitch was 62 in Burn It All as 'M. Barrett'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 09 2022
Poster of Christmas at Castle Hart
Christmas at Castle Hart
Lorcan Cranitch was 62 in Christmas at Castle Hart as 'Patrick'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 27 2021
Poster of Herself
Herself
Lorcan Cranitch was 61 in Herself as 'Michael'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 26 2020
Poster of Drifting
Drifting
Lorcan Cranitch was 60 in Drifting as 'Diarmuid'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 11 2020
Poster of The Dig
The Dig
Lorcan Cranitch was 59 in The Dig as 'Sean McKenna'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 26 2019
Poster of Take Me Swimming
Take Me Swimming
Lorcan Cranitch was 58 in Take Me Swimming as 'Interviewer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 18 2017
Poster of My Life for Ireland
My Life for Ireland
Lorcan Cranitch was 56 in My Life for Ireland as 'Pump man'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 21 2016
Poster of The Legend of Longwood
The Legend of Longwood
Lorcan Cranitch was 55 in The Legend of Longwood as 'Lance Wicklow'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 16 2014
Poster of Love, Rosie
Love, Rosie
Lorcan Cranitch was 55 in Love, Rosie as 'Dennis Dunne'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 16 2014
Poster of The Food Guide to Love
The Food Guide to Love
Lorcan Cranitch was 54 in The Food Guide to Love as 'Eddie'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 18 2013
Poster of Flying Blind
Flying Blind
Lorcan Cranitch was 53 in Flying Blind as 'Duncan Morehouse'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 12 2013
Poster of Best: His Mother's Son
Best: His Mother's Son
Lorcan Cranitch was 49 in Best: His Mother's Son as 'Dickie Best'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 29 2009
Poster of God on Trial
God on Trial
Lorcan Cranitch was 49 in God on Trial as 'Blockaltester'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 03 2008
Poster of Summer of the Flying Saucer
Summer of the Flying Saucer
Lorcan Cranitch was 48 in Summer of the Flying Saucer as 'Ciaran'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 12 2008
Poster of The Dead Peasants Society
The Dead Peasants Society
Lorcan Cranitch was 47 in The Dead Peasants Society as 'Patrick Cunningham'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 31 2007
Poster of The 50 Greatest Television Dramas
The 50 Greatest Television Dramas
Lorcan Cranitch was 47 in The 50 Greatest Television Dramas as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 03 2007
Poster of Omagh
Omagh
Lorcan Cranitch was 45 in Omagh as 'Chief Constable Sir Ronnie Flanagan'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 23 2005
Poster of The Queen of Sheba's Pearls
The Queen of Sheba's Pearls
Lorcan Cranitch was 45 in The Queen of Sheba's Pearls as 'Harold Bradley'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 25 2004
Poster of Hornblower: Duty
Hornblower: Duty
Lorcan Cranitch was 43 in Hornblower: Duty as 'Wolfe'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 06 2003
Poster of Hornblower: Loyalty
Hornblower: Loyalty
Lorcan Cranitch was 43 in Hornblower: Loyalty as 'Wolfe'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 05 2003
Poster of My Fragile Heart
My Fragile Heart
Lorcan Cranitch was 41 in My Fragile Heart as 'Bernard Cleve'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 17 2000
Poster of Dancing at Lughnasa
Dancing at Lughnasa
Lorcan Cranitch was 39 in Dancing at Lughnasa as 'Danny Bradley'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 04 1998
Poster of Titanic Town
Titanic Town
Lorcan Cranitch was 38 in Titanic Town as 'Tony'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 08 1998
Poster of Macbeth
Macbeth
Lorcan Cranitch was 38 in Macbeth as 'Macduff'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 15 1998
Poster of Night Train
Night Train
Lorcan Cranitch was 38 in Night Train as 'Billy'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1998
Poster of Food of Love
Food of Love
Lorcan Cranitch was 38 in Food of Love as 'Luke'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 19 1997
Poster of The Heart Surgeon
The Heart Surgeon
Lorcan Cranitch was 37 in The Heart Surgeon as 'Larry Duggan'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 04 1997
Poster of Deacon Brodie
Deacon Brodie
Lorcan Cranitch was 37 in Deacon Brodie as 'George Smith'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 08 1997
Poster of Dah Dit Dah
Dah Dit Dah
Lorcan Cranitch was 37 in Dah Dit Dah
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 01 1996
Poster of Life After Life
Life After Life
Lorcan Cranitch was 35 in Life After Life as 'Leo Doyle'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 02 1995
Poster of Family
Family
Lorcan Cranitch was 34 in Family as 'Tutorial Teacher'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 08 1994
Poster of You, Me & Marley
You, Me & Marley
Lorcan Cranitch was 33 in You, Me & Marley as 'Father Tom'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 30 1992
Poster of The Playboys
The Playboys
Lorcan Cranitch was 32 in The Playboys as 'Ryan / John Joe'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 22 1992
Poster of Chernobyl: The Final Warning
Chernobyl: The Final Warning
Lorcan Cranitch was 31 in Chernobyl: The Final Warning as 'Chernov'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 22 1991
Poster of The Magic Toyshop
The Magic Toyshop
Lorcan Cranitch was 28 in The Magic Toyshop as 'Francie'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 19 1987
Poster of The Venus de Milo Instead
The Venus de Milo Instead
Lorcan Cranitch was 28 in The Venus de Milo Instead as 'Mr. Scott'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 09 1987
Poster of Empire State
Empire State
Lorcan Cranitch was 27 in Empire State as 'Richard'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 01 1987
Poster of Yield
Yield
Lorcan Cranitch will be 66+ in Yield as 'Eve's Dad'.
Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Cooper & Fry
Cooper & Fry
Lorcan Cranitch was 66+ in Cooper & Fry as 'DI Paul Hitchens'.
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Tue, Nov 18 2025
Poster of Trespasses
Trespasses
Lorcan Cranitch was 66+ in Trespasses as 'Sergeant Reid'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 09 2025
Poster of Leonard and Hungry Paul
Leonard and Hungry Paul
Lorcan Cranitch was 66+ in Leonard and Hungry Paul as 'Peter'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 17 2025
Poster of Bloodlands
Bloodlands
Lorcan Cranitch was 61+ in Bloodlands as 'DCS Jackie Twomey'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 21 2021
Poster of Les Misérables
Les Misérables
Lorcan Cranitch was 59+ in Les Misérables as 'Chief Inspector, Prefect of Police'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 30 2018
Poster of Rig 45
Rig 45
Lorcan Cranitch was 58+ in Rig 45 as 'Adam'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jun 08 2018
Poster of Acceptable Risk
Acceptable Risk
Lorcan Cranitch was 58+ in Acceptable Risk as 'CS James Nulty'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 24 2017
Poster of The Crown
The Crown
Lorcan Cranitch was 57+ in The Crown as 'Commissioner Stevens'.
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Fri, Nov 04 2016
Poster of Code of a Killer
Code of a Killer
Lorcan Cranitch was 55+ in Code of a Killer as 'DI Alan Madden'.
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Mon, Apr 06 2015
Poster of Fortitude
Fortitude
Lorcan Cranitch was 55+ in Fortitude as 'DI Littlejohn'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 29 2015
Poster of The Crimson Field
The Crimson Field
Lorcan Cranitch was 54+ in The Crimson Field as 'Sergeant Aloysius McCafferty'.
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Sun, Apr 06 2014
Poster of Moonfleet
Moonfleet
Lorcan Cranitch was 54+ in Moonfleet
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Tue, Dec 24 2013
Poster of 1916 Seachtar Dearmadta
1916 Seachtar Dearmadta
Lorcan Cranitch was 54+ in 1916 Seachtar Dearmadta as 'James Connolly'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Nov 06 2013
Poster of Atlantis
Atlantis
Lorcan Cranitch was 54+ in Atlantis as 'Cilix'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 28 2013
Poster of Death in Paradise
Death in Paradise
Lorcan Cranitch was 52+ in Death in Paradise as 'Tosh Walker'.
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Tue, Oct 25 2011
Poster of Vera
Vera
Lorcan Cranitch was 51+ in Vera as 'Roy Brewer'.
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Sun, May 01 2011
Poster of Paradox
Paradox
Lorcan Cranitch was 50+ in Paradox as 'Simon Manning'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 24 2009
Poster of Law & Order: UK
Law & Order: UK
Lorcan Cranitch was 49+ in Law & Order: UK
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Mon, Feb 23 2009
Poster of The Palace
The Palace
Lorcan Cranitch was 48+ in The Palace as 'Jonty Roberts'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 14 2008
Poster of Lewis
Lewis
Lorcan Cranitch was 47+ in Lewis as 'Liam Cullen'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 18 2007
Poster of The Play's the Thing
The Play's the Thing
Lorcan Cranitch was 46+ in The Play's the Thing
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Mon, Jun 12 2006
Poster of Rome
Rome
Lorcan Cranitch was 46+ in Rome as 'Erastes Fulmen'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Aug 28 2005
Poster of Spooks
Spooks
Lorcan Cranitch was 42+ in Spooks as 'Patrick McCann'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, May 13 2002
Poster of Shackleton
Shackleton
Lorcan Cranitch was 42+ in Shackleton as 'Frank Wild'.
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Wed, Jan 02 2002
Poster of Waking the Dead
Waking the Dead
Lorcan Cranitch was 41+ in Waking the Dead as 'Victor Coleridge'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 18 2001
Poster of Rebel Heart
Rebel Heart
Lorcan Cranitch was 41+ in Rebel Heart as 'Inspector Nelson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 07 2001
Poster of McCready and Daughter
McCready and Daughter
Lorcan Cranitch was 40+ in McCready and Daughter
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 15 2000
Poster of Rebus
Rebus
Lorcan Cranitch was 40+ in Rebus as 'Thomas Steele'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Apr 26 2000
Poster of Hornblower
Hornblower
Lorcan Cranitch was 39+ in Hornblower as 'Wolfe'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 07 1998
Poster of Close Relations
Close Relations
Lorcan Cranitch was 38+ in Close Relations as 'Stephen'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 17 1998
Poster of The Heart Surgeon
The Heart Surgeon
Lorcan Cranitch was 37+ in The Heart Surgeon as 'Larry Duggan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 04 1997
Poster of Silent Witness
Silent Witness
Lorcan Cranitch was 36+ in Silent Witness as 'Colin McGrath'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Feb 21 1996
Poster of Ballykissangel
Ballykissangel
Lorcan Cranitch was 36+ in Ballykissangel as 'Sean Dillon'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 11 1996
Poster of Cracker
Cracker
Lorcan Cranitch was 34+ in Cracker as 'DS Jimmy Beck'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 27 1993
Poster of Screen Two
Screen Two
Lorcan Cranitch was 25+ in Screen Two as 'Leo Doyle'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 06 1985
Poster of The Bill
The Bill
Lorcan Cranitch was 25+ in The Bill
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 16 1984
Poster of Kelly
Kelly
Lorcan Cranitch will be 66+ in Kelly
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