Alex Murphy (born 26 December 1997) is an Irish actor. He is best known for his role as Conor MacSweeney in the 2016 comedy film The Young Offenders, for which he received an IFTA nomination for best actor in a lead film role.
Murphy reprised his role in the 2018 television series of the same name, produced by RTÉ and the BBC. In 2022, he appeared in the Hulu/BBC/RTÉ television adaptation of Conversations with Friends.
Early life and training Murphy is from Rochestown in Cork, and began acting at the age of seven or eight at Declan Wolfe Stage School in Douglas (now Studio Wolfe Performing Arts), where he attended classes for several years. He later trained at The Lir Academy of Dramatic Art at Trinity College Dublin, graduating with a Bachelor in Acting in 2019. He has performed the role of John Proctor in a production of Arthur Miller's The Crucible directed by Declan Wolfe.
Filmography Year Title Role Format Notes 2016 The Young Offenders Conor MacSweeneyFilm Debut 2018–presentThe Young OffendersTelevision Lead role; 32 episodes 2022Conversations with Friends PhilipTelevision Supporting role; 6 episodes 2024Crá Garda Barry RocheTelevision 2025SaipanEddie Power Film
Awards and nominations In March 2019, along with his co star from The Young Offenders Chris Walley, Alex was jointly nominated for a Royal Television Society Award in The Best Male comedy performance category. Year Work Award Result Notes2016The Young Offenders Súil Eile Award Shared with Chris Walley Ros Hubbard Award for Acting 2017 Best Actor in a Leading Role – Film
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