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
Cast Credits

Murder Before Evensong
Character: Edgy
TV • 2025

Rose of Nevada
Character:
MOVIE • 2025

The Damned
Character: Skuli
MOVIE • 2025

Kiss of the Con Queen
Character: Cillian Donahill
MOVIE • 2024

The Licensed Fool
Character: The Man With Tiny Eyes
MOVIE • 2023

Then You Run
Character: Turi
TV • 2023

My House
Character: Don
MOVIE • 2023

Desperate Measures
Character: Mal Taylor
TV • 2022

Pedro, Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea
Character: Talbot
MOVIE • 2022

As a Prelude to Fear
Character: Detective Barnbrook
MOVIE • 2022

The Tourist
Character: Frank McDonnell
TV • 2022

Kin
Character: Bren Kinsella
TV • 2021

Zack Snyder's Justice League
Character: Ancient King of Men
MOVIE • 2021

The Tide
Character: Skipper
MOVIE • 2021

White Lines
Character: Clint Collins
TV • 2020

The Witcher
Character: Yurga
TV • 2019

Extinction
Character:
MOVIE • 2019

Brassic
Character: Big Joe Blane
TV • 2019

The Dig
Character: Murphy
MOVIE • 2019

Death and Nightingales
Character: Mickey Dolphin
TV • 2018