Maurice "Moe" Dunford (born 11 December 1987) is an Irish actor. He is best known for his roles as Aethelwulf in the television series Vikings (2014–2018) and Patrick Fitzgerald in the 2014 film Patrick's Day. He is the recipient of a number of accolades, including three Irish Film & Television Awards.
Early life and education Dunford was born in Dungarvan, County Waterford, Ireland. He graduated from the Gaiety School of Acting in June 2009.
Career Dunford started his acting career in 2010 on The Tudors. Afterwards he appeared in many films and television productions such as An Crisis and Game of Thrones. His most notable roles are Aethelwulf on the television series Vikings and Patrick Fitzgerald in the 2014 film Patrick's Day. In 2015, he received an IFTA in the category of Best Actor in a Lead Role in Film for Patrick's Day, and an EFP 2015 Shooting Stars Award representing Ireland at the Berlin Film Festival.
Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes 2014 Patrick's Day Patrick Fitzgerald 2016 The Flag Mouse Morrisey Handsome Devil Pascal2017 Michael Inside David The Lodgers Dessie2018 Black '47 Fitzgibbon The Dig Ronan Callahan Metal Heart Dan Rosie John Paul Brady 2019 Dark Lies the Island Martin Mannion Adapted from a Kevin Barry story2020 I Am Patrick: The Patron Saint of Ireland Narrator Voice role Angela's Christmas Wish Father Voice role Knuckledust Hard Eight 2021 Nightride Budge 2022 Texas Chainsaw Massacre Richter 2024 Utopia Damon Filming
Television Year Title Role Notes 2010 The Tudors Richard Leland 2 episodes 2012 Game of Thrones Stark messenger Episode: "The Prince of Winterfell"2013 Raw Niall 3 episodes An Crisis Christian 6 episodes 2014–2018 Vikings Aethelwulf Recurring role (seasons 2–3); Main role (seasons 4–5); 36 episodes 2018 Striking Out Sam Dunbar 6 episodes 2019 Dublin Murders Sam O'Neill Recurring role; 8 episodes2022 Redemption Eoin Molony Main role The Head Alec Kurtz Main role 2022–2024 The Dry Jack Main role 2024–2025 Conflict Maj. Brady Miniseries; 5 episodes2025House of GuinnessWilliam Randall RobertsSupporting role; 3 episodes
Music videos Year Title Artist Role 2016 "Cherry Wine" Hozier Man
Awards and nominations Year Award Category Result Work2014 Cork Film Festival International Patrick's Day Galway Film Festival Bingham Ray New Talent Award Hell's Half Mile Film & Music Festival, Michigan Best Actor in a Lead Role - Film 2015 Berlin International Film Festival EFP Shooting Stars Award, Ireland Irish Film and Television Awards Best Actor in a Lead Role - Film Rising Star Patrick's Day and Vikings 2016 Irish Film and Television Awards Actor in a Supporting Role in Drama Vikings 2017 Irish Film and Television Awards Actor in a Supporting Role in Drama Vikings 2018 Irish Film and Television Awards Actor in a Supporting Role in Drama Vikings 2019 Newport Beach Film Festival Best Actor The Dig 2020 Irish Film and Television Awards Actor in a Leading Role The Dig 2021 Irish Film and Television Awards Actor in a Leading Role in Film Knuckledust 2022 Irish Film and Television Awards Actor in a Leading Role in Film Nightride
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