John Rogan is an Irish

Ireland

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 actor who has appeared in many films and TV programmes over the past thirty years. Rogan was born and educated in Waterford, Ireland and was best known as a stage actor in many productions ranging from Shakespearean plays to musicals and contemporary drama. His full CV in the theatre is formidable.

He is the cousin of author/music critic Johnny Rogan

Johnny Rogan

Johnny Rogan is an author of Irish descent best known for his books about music and popular culture. He has written influential biographies of The Byrds, The Smiths and Van Morrison. His writing is characterised by "an almost neurotic attention to detail", epic length and a sometimes hostile...

, well-known for his books on rock musicians.

Rogan received acclaim for his role as Mr Carroll in The Dawning

The Dawning

The Dawning is a 1988 British film, based on Jennifer Johnston's novel, The Old Jest which depicts the Irish War of Independence through the eyes of the Anglo-Irish landlord class...

, and that of Professor J. Shakeshaft in the children's TV programme Weirdsister College

Weirdsister College

Weirdsister College is the sequel to successful British children's television series The Worst Witch . Weirdsister College ran for only 13 episodes and there have been no publicised talks for a returning series....

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Selected filmography

• Intermission - Alfred (2003)
• Close Your Eyes - Francis Paladine (2002)
• The Grass Arena - Gerry (1991)
• Drowning by Numbers - Gregory (1988)
• The Dawning
  The Dawning
  The Dawning is a 1988 British film, based on Jennifer Johnston's novel, The Old Jest which depicts the Irish War of Independence through the eyes of the Anglo-Irish landlord class...
  
  - Mr. Carroll (1988)
• The Little Match Girl - Pie Seller

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