User:Conor walshe

Conor Joseph Edwin Walshe (born November 7, 1974) is an Irish actor, film producer and writer. His debut performance was in the theatre with a leading role in the comedy Corporate. Soon after he moved to Los Angeles he created Dreams That You Dreams Productions. The companies first project Blood and Water, directed by Richell Morrissey, has become an award winning short film and he was nominated for Best Male Performance in an Acting Role for his portrayal of Patrick Ryan in the same film.

Early Life
Walshe, the second eldest of four children, was born in Dublin, Ireland, the son of a Civil Servant, Conor Patrick Walshe and musician Miriam. His siblings are Aileen, Brian, who died in 2003 and Muireann. Walshe was raised Roman Catholic and educated at Our Ladies Primary school in Ballinteer and St. Benildus College Kilmacud.

He was a musician during his teens playing piano, guitar and later the double bass. He moved to Cork, Ireland, after graduating college and worked in engineering while played semi-professional football with Cobh Ramblers in the Irish National League during his time there.

Career
Walshe studied mechanical engineering at Dublin Institute of Technology and on graduating moved to Cork where he worked in the pharmaceutical industry for several years.

Walshe moved to Brisbane, Australia and continued his engineering career working on engineering projects around Australia and Asia. During this time he returned to college and began studying acting at the Actors Conservatory. After the first year of the program he moved to the Actors Workshop and continued his work there.

After completing his studies, Walshe’s first role was in the comedy play Corporate. Shortly after that he moved to Los Angeles and studied at the Baron Browns studio in Santa Monica.

In 2009, Walshe formed Dreams That You Dream Productions and teamed up with Irish director Richell Morrissey to create Blood and Water. The project has been garnishing awards on the film festival circuit including a Best Male Performance in an Acting Role nomination for his portrayal of Patrick Ryan in the short film.

Walshe is continuing to develope projects in the US, Ireland and Australia.

Personal life
Walshe now holds both Irish and Australian citizenship, and is a US permanent resident. He arrived in the States in 2006 and currently resides in Venice Beach, California.