That was the beginning of modern acting for me. You don't have to tell a camera everything. It gets bored if you do and wants to look elsewhere.

Filmography. Rea is an Ambassador for UNICEF Ireland. Rea has long been associated with some of the most important writers in Ireland.

Stephen Rea pronounced /ˈɹeɪ/ ray (born 31 October 1946) is a film and stage actor who was born in Belfast Northern Ireland. Rea has appeared in high profile films such as V for Vendetta Michael Collins Interview with the Vampire and Breakfast on Pluto.