Moe Dunford

Academy Member

Born in Dungarven, Waterford on the 11th December 1987, Moe Dunford is perhaps best known for his performance as Aethelwulf in the hit television series Vikings. Upon graduating from the Gaeity School of Acting in 2009, Moe worked on some of television’s finest dramas including The Tudors and Game of Thrones.

In 2014, Moe received his first IFTA nomination and first win for his breakout performance in Terry Mcmahon’s St Patrick’s Day. Two nominations and another win later, Moe is one of Ireland’s busiest actors starring in top Irish films such as Handsome Devil, Michael Inside and Black 47.

In 2016, Moe received his second IFTA Awards, this time for Best Actor in a Supporting Role in Drama for his role in Vikings as Aethelwulf. In 2022, he won the IFTA Award for Best Actor in a Lead Role - Film for Nightride.

He plays Jack on IFTA-winning series The Dry.

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"Thank you so much, you legends. Thank you! God almighty. Wow, I just want to say thank you to IFTA, for all the people who voted. This is so unusual."

Moe Dunford
(on receiving his IFTA win for Nightride)

Awards & Recognition

The Dry

IFTA Winner, Actor in a supporting Role - Drama (2023)

Nightride

IFTA Winner, Actor in a Lead Role - Film (2022)

The Dry

IFTA Nominee, Actor in a Supporting Role - Drama (2023)

Vikings

IFTA Nominee, Best Supporting Actor in Film/TV (2017)
IFTA Winner, Best Actor in a Supporting Role Drama (2016)

Patrick's Day

IFTA Winner, Best Actor in a Lead Role - Film (2015)
IFTA Nominee, Rising star Award (2015)
Melbourne Underground Film Festival Nominee, Best Actor (2015)
Cork International Film Festival Audience Award (2014)

Gridlock

Underground Cinema Awards Winner, Best Actor (2017)

Berlin International Film Festival

EEP Shooting Star Winner (2004)

Key Credits

Conflict (2024-2025), Maj. Brady
Utopia (2024-), Damon
The Dry (2023-), Jack
Nightride (2021), Budge
Dublin Murders (2019), Sam O'Neill
Rosie (2018), John Paul
Vikings (2014-2018), Aethelwulf
Striking Out (2018), Sam Dunbar
Black 47 (2018), Fitzgibbon
The Lodgers (2017), Dessie
Michael Inside (2017), David
Handsome Devil (2016), Pascal O'Keeffe
Patrick's Day (2014), Patrick Fitzgerald
An Crisis (2013), Christian
Raw (2013), Niall