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Actor

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Male

Birthday

31 August

Location

Cork, Ireland

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Dónal Finn

Biography

Dónal Finn is an Irish actor known for his work in television, film, and theatre. He gained international recognition for portraying Mat Cauthon in the fantasy television series The Wheel of Time.

 

 

Early Life and Education

Dónal Finn was born in Dublin and later pursued formal training in acting. He studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, one of the leading drama schools in the world, where he developed his craft in stage and screen performance.

 

 

Career

Finn began his acting career with theatre and television roles before gaining wider recognition. He appeared in the historical drama television series Vikings: Valhalla, which explores events following the original Vikings series.

 

He achieved international attention after joining the cast of The Wheel of Time, based on the bestselling fantasy novels by Robert Jordan. In the series, he portrays Mat Cauthon, one of the central characters in the story.

 

 

Theatre Work

In addition to his screen performances, Dónal Finn has been active in theatre, performing in various stage productions that helped establish his acting career before he transitioned to larger international television projects.

Actor
2026

Young Sherlock (Season 1) as James Moriarty