
Robert Sheehan
Acting
Born 1988-01-07 · Portlaoise, County Laois, Ireland
Robert Sheehan (born 7 January 1988) is an Irish actor. Sheehan is known for playing Klaus Hargreeves on Netflix's original series The Umbrella Academy. He is the son of Joe and Maria Sheehan. His father was a member of the Garda Síochána, the police force of the Republic of Ireland. As a child, Sheehan was interested in performing music. He learned how to play the banjo, the bodhrán, and the spoons. He took part in the Fleadh Cheoil, an Irish music competition for children and teenagers. His interest in acting started when his mother took him to an audition for drama film "Song for a Raggy Boy" (2003), about an oppressive school for boys during World War II. Sheehan won an acting part in the film and socialized with other young actors. Following his film debut, Sheehan started acting in theatrical performances.
Known for

Red Sonja
2025 · Movie

Geostorm
2017 · Movie

The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones
2013 · Movie

Mortal Engines
2018 · Movie

Bad Samaritan
2018 · Movie

A Turtle's Tale: Sammy's Adventures
2010 · Movie

Season of the Witch
2011 · Movie

Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1974
2009 · Movie

Mute
2018 · Movie

Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1983
2009 · Movie

The Road Within
2014 · Movie

Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1980
2009 · Movie

Moonwalkers
2015 · Movie

A Dublin Story
2003 · Movie

Killing Bono
2011 · Movie

Misfits Christmas Special
2010 · Movie

The Borrowers
2011 · Movie

Did You Read About Erskine Fogarty?
2024 · Movie

Standing on the Shoulders of Kitties
2024 · Movie

Cherrybomb
2009 · Movie

Vegas Baby!
2011 · Movie

Anita B.
2014 · Movie

The Messenger
2015 · Movie

An Créatúr
2007 · Movie

Jet Trash
2016 · Movie

The Song of Sway Lake
2019 · Movie

Three Summers
2017 · Movie

Demons Never Die
2011 · Movie

Lowland Fell
2008 · Movie

Ghostwood
2006 · Movie

Summer of the Flying Saucer
2008 · Movie

The Exchange
2013 · Movie

The Bigger Picture
2016 · Movie