| Packy Lee | |
|---|---|
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| Born | 1981 or 1982 (age 42–43) Belfast |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1998-present |
| Known for | Peaky Blinders |
| Spouse | Danielle |
| Children | 3 |
Packy Lee is a stage, television and film actor from Belfast. He is known for his recurring role on Peaky Blinders as Johnny Dogs.
Career
Stage
His stage career began with a youth production of Oliver! at the Lyric Theatre. In 2023, he appeared on stage at the Lyric Theatre portraying Gerry Adams in Owen McCafferty's play Agreement.
Film and Television
He appeared as Johnny Dogs in the television series Peaky Blinders. He was given the role by Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight after seeing his performance in 2012 film King of the Travellers.
His television and film appearances have also included Derry Girls, Academy award winning short film The Shore and British television period crime drama series The Frankenstein Chronicles. He appeared in 2019 film A Good Woman Is Hard to Find.
He is set to reprise his role as Johnny Dogs in the Peaky Blinders spinoff film The Immortal Man.
Personal life
He is from West Belfast. He has relatives in the Travelling community who he says gave him positive feedback for his performance in King of the Travellers and Peaky Blinders. He is married to Danielle and as of 2016 they have three children, Sodhla, Seadhna and Dallan.
Partial filmography
| † | Denotes works that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Killing Bono | Security Guard | Film |
| 2011 | The Shore | Jackie | Short film |
| 2012 | Jump | Jack | Film |
| 2012 | King of the Travellers | Eamon | Film |
| 2013-2022 | Peaky Blinders | Johnny Dogs | 23 episodes |
| 2014 | Shooting for Socrates | Wigsy | Film |
| 2015 | The Frankenstein Chronicles | Sears | 2 episodes |
| 2019 | A Good Woman Is Hard to Find | Mackers | Film |
| 2019 | The Witcher | Nohorn | 1 episode |
| 2022 | Derry Girls | Jordy | 1 episode |
| 2023 | Blue Lights | JP Senior | 1 episode |
| TBA | The Immortal Man † | Johnny Dogs | Filming |
References
- ^ Branklin, Una (4 May 2016). "Belfast actor Packy Lee is pitch perfect for Peaky Blinders role". Belfast Telegraph. Retrieved 21 December 2024.
- Roy, David (7 April 2023). "Packy Lee on bringing Gerry Adams to the stage in Agreement". Irish News. Retrieved 3 December 2024.
- "First look at Belfast actor Packy Lee as Gerry Adams". Irish News. 27 February 2023. Retrieved 3 December 2024.
- Campbell, Brett (26 February 2023). "Peaky Blinders star set to play Gerry Adams in new play about Good Friday Agreement". Belfast Telegraph. Retrieved 3 December 2024.
- O'Dornan, David (24 December 2023). "All Belfast actor wants for Christmas is a Peaky Blinders spin-off". Belfast Telegraph. Retrieved 3 December 2024.
- Shafer, Ellise (11 October 2024). "'Peaky Blinders' Movie Adds Stephen Graham, Sophie Rundle, Ned Dennehy and More Series Stars to Cast". Variety. Retrieved 3 December 2024.
- ^ Scott, Sarah (4 May 2016). "Peaky Blinders: West Belfast actor Packy Lee returns to our screens in new series". Belfast Live. Retrieved 3 December 2024.
- McCrum, Kirstie (18 May 2022). "Derry Girls fans all say same thing as special final episode airs". Walesonline. Retrieved 3 December 2024.
- Foley, Alan (9 March 2024). "Peaky Blinders star pops into Gildea Family Butchers in Letterkenny". Donegal Live. Retrieved 3 December 2024.
- Clarke, Stewart (6 December 2017). "Sarah Bolger, Andrew Simpson Board Abner Pastoll's 'A Good Woman Is Hard to Find' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 3 December 2024.
- Allen, Keith (19 October 2024). "Belfast actor Packy Lee back as Johnny Dogs in Peaky Blinders film". Sunday World. Retrieved 3 December 2024.
- Cartmill, Claire (14 November 2024). "Northern Ireland Peaky Blinders star: 'It was a blinding night and a fantastic moment for the local community!'". Newsletter. Retrieved 3 December 2024.