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Robert Sheehan Biography – Age, Family, Acting Career, Net Worth

Robert Sheehan is an Irish actor best known for his roles in Misfits (2009–2011), The Umbrella Academy (2019–2024), and The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones (2013). Born on January 7, 1988, in Portlaoise, County Laois, Ireland, he is 37 years old in 2025.

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He began acting at age 14 in the film Song for a Raggy Boy (2003) and became widely popular as Nathan Young in Misfits. In 2025, he played Emperor Dragan the Magnificent in Red Sonja, a fantasy-action movie.

Robert lives in London, United Kingdom, is single as of 2025, and has no children. His net worth is estimated at $2.5–$3 million, earned mainly from acting, endorsements, and his memoir.

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Robert Sheehan Wiki/Bio

FieldInformation
Full NameRobert Michael Sheehan
Date of BirthJanuary 7, 1988
Age (2025)37 years
ProfessionActor
HometownPortlaoise, County Laois, Ireland
Current ResidenceLondon, United Kingdom
NationalityIrish
EthnicityWhite (Irish descent)
Instagram ID@rozzymikes

Physical Details

FeatureDetails
Height6’0” (1.83 m)
Weight70 kg (154 lbs approx.)
Eye ColorHazel
Hair ColorDark Brown
Robert Sheehan
Robert Sheehan

Early Life

Robert Sheehan was born to Joe Sheehan and Maria Sheehan in Portlaoise, Ireland. He is the youngest of three children, with a brother Brendan and sister Shauna, both actors.

He attended St. Paul’s School in Portlaoise and discovered acting through school plays. His mother, a stage manager, encouraged him to audition for Song for a Raggy Boy (2003), which became his first role at age 14.

Robert once said, “Portlaoise gave me a grounded start, but acting was my escape.”

Education

LevelDetails
SchoolSt. Paul’s School, Portlaoise, Ireland
UniversityGalway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT)
QualificationStudied Film & Television (did not graduate)

He left university after one year to focus on acting, saying, “I learned more on set than in any lecture hall.”

Robert Sheehan
Robert Sheehan

Family Details

RelationName
FatherJoe Sheehan
MotherMaria Sheehan
BrotherBrendan Sheehan
SisterShauna Sheehan
Relationship StatusSingle (2025)
ChildrenNone

Acting Career Highlights

YearAchievement
2003Film debut in Song for a Raggy Boy
2009–2011Starred as Nathan Young in Misfits
2013Played Simon Lewis in The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones
2019–2024Played Klaus Hargreeves in The Umbrella Academy
2025Played Emperor Dragan in Red Sonja

Robert’s career spans films, TV, and theater. He has acted in movies like Cherrybomb (2009), Killing Bono (2011), and The Road Within (2014). His role as Klaus in The Umbrella Academy earned him worldwide recognition.

In 2025, he starred in Red Sonja alongside Matilda Lutz, released on August 13, 2025. He has also performed in stage plays such as The Playboy of the Western World (2011) and published a memoir, Disparate Youth (2024).

Robert Sheehan
Robert Sheehan

Net Worth

YearEstimated Net WorthIncome Sources
2025$2.5–$3 millionActing, endorsements, book sales

His earnings include:

  • The Umbrella Academy: $100k–$200k per season
  • Misfits: $50k–$100k
  • Red Sonja: $100k–$150k
  • Endorsements: $10k–$20k per deal
  • Memoir sales: $20k–$50k

Controversies

  • On-Set Behavior (2010): Rumors of unprofessional conduct on Misfits were false; he left due to creative differences.
  • Relationship Speculation (2018–2023): Linked to Sofia Boutella, but confirmed being single.

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