Tadhg Murphy Biography: Net Worth, Height, Ethnicity, Awards, Movies, Age, Girlfriend

Tadhg Murphy, is an Irish actor.

He is best known for portraying Ned Low in Black Sails, Arne “One-Eye” in Vikings, Olin Boole in Oddity, Alto in Time Bandits, and Eirikr Blaze-Eye in The Northman.

He is recognized for his distinctive appearance, including his artificial right eye, and for his performances in historical dramas and fantasy productions.

Tadhg Murphy
Wiki Facts & About Data
Name:	Tadhg Murphy
Born:	May 30, 1979 (age 47 years old)
Place of Birth:	Dublin, Ireland
Nationality:	Irish
Ethnicity:	White (Irish)
Height:	5 feet 8 inches (173 cm)
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Mr. and Mrs. Murphy
Spouse:	Ruth Negga
Occupation:	Actor
Net Worth:	$1.5 million

Early Life and Education

Tadhg Murphy was born on May 30, 1979, in Dublin, Ireland. He is of Irish ethnicity.

Tadhg was raised by Mr. and Mrs. Murphy. Information about his siblings has not been publicly disclosed.

At the age of 13, he permanently lost his right eye after being accidentally struck by an arrow while playing with friends.

He later received an artificial eye and went on to incorporate his disability into many of his acting roles.

Tadhg studied acting at the Samuel Beckett Centre at Trinity College Dublin before beginning his professional stage career. He is believed to be a Christian.

Career

Tadhg Murphy began his acting career in theatre, performing with respected Irish companies including the Druid Theatre Company, the Abbey Theatre, and the Gate Theatre.

His stage performances in productions such as Waiting for Godot, Three Sisters, and The Walworth Farce established him as a talented character actor before he transitioned into film and television.

His screen debut came in Alexander (2004), followed by roles in Boy Eats Girl, 1916 Seachtar na Cásca, and Vikings, where he portrayed Arne “One-Eye.”

He gained international recognition for playing the notorious pirate Ned Low in Black Sails.

More recently, he has appeared in The Northman, Brassic, Conversations with Friends, The English, Shardlake, Time Bandits, Oddity, and The Running Man.

His distinctive appearance and commanding performances have made him a sought-after actor in historical dramas, fantasy series, and action films.

Awards and Nominations

• Irish Film and Television Award (IFTA) – Best Supporting Actor – Nominee (Boy Eats Girl, 2005)

Social Media

• He does not have a social media account.

Personal Life

Tadhg Murphy is 47 years old. He is believed to be a Christian. He is currently single.

He does not have any publicly known children. His height is 5 feet 8 inches (173 cm).

He has been in a past relationship with Ruth Negga in 2006.

He continues to work in theatre and has spoken openly about how losing his right eye shaped both his life and acting career.

Net Worth

Tadhg Murphy has a net worth of roughly $1.5 million USD.

His primary sources of income include acting, television productions, film appearances, and theatre performances.

His roles in Black Sails, Vikings, The Northman, and other international productions have contributed significantly to his financial success.

Filmography

Films

• Alexander (2004)
• Boy Eats Girl (2005)
• Wrath of Man (2021)
• The Northman (2022) – Eirikr Blaze-Eye
• Apocalypse Clown (2023)
• Oddity (2024) – Olin Boole
• The Running Man (2025)

Television

• An Crisis
• 1916 Seachtar na Cásca
• Vikings – Arne “One-Eye”
• Black Sails – Ned Low
• Will
• Miss Scarlet and the Duke
• Absentia
• Brassic
• Conversations with Friends
• The English
• Shardlake
• Time Bandits – Alto

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