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Macken has modelled for Abercrombie and Fitch, Ralph Lauren, and GQ, and has appeared in films such as Resident Evil, Close, Killing Jesus, and Centurion. [1] [2] He has appeared on television in series such as RTÉ's Fair City as Gavin Cluxton and in BBC series Merlin as Sir Gwaine.
- Actor, director, model
- Eoin Christopher Macken, 21 February 1983 (age 40), Dublin, Ireland
- 2003–present
- Overview
- Trivia
Eoin Christopher Macken is an Irish actor, model, and film maker. He portrays the character of Gwaine in the third, fourth and fifth series of BBC's Merlin.
The necklace Eoin wears as Gwaine is actually his. The ring on the necklace is his father's wedding ring. The other is an Egyption charm that was given to him by his mother.
According to Katie McGrath, Eoin had a swollen bacterial throat infection and was very ill whilst filming their scenes together in
Eoin received his first major role in the film Studs in 2006. He then directed his first film Dreaming For You, a 22 minute production selected for the 2007 Los Angeles Short Film Festival.
In 2007, Eoin Macken's father James Macken died, leading Eoin to take a break from acting. In late 2007, Macken played Gavin Cluxton in the RTE show Fair City. In Christmas of that year, City Fair City made a live show called Fair City Sings. Eoin Macken was one of the cast members who sang on it, singing 'Hallelujah'. Macken also wrote and edited the no budget indie film Christian Blake, his debut feature film. It premiered at the Mid Ulster Film Festival 2008 before playing at the 2008 Galway Film Fleadh, and being released on May 19, 2009 with Celebrity Distribution and the sales company Around The Scenes Inc.
In 2008, Macken was the face of the Braun campaign, and directed, wrote and edited his second feature film, Dreaming For You, which he also acted in. The film was selected for the 2009 Galway Film Fleadh having just completed post production in late spring 2009.
•Eoin Macken has younger sisters named Freya Macken and Niamh Macken.
•He has two half-brothers: Joshua Macken and Rhys Macken and one half-sister: Jane Macken.
•Eoin Macken posted on Twitter that Series 5 was a fail.
•Is good friends with co-star Tom Hopper.
•Has an honors degree in Psychology.
•He is passionate about swimming, horse riding, golf, football, athletics, rock climbing, surfing, sailing, kickboxing.
Actor: Resident Evil: The Final Chapter. Eoin Macken is an international actor, director, producer, and writer who stars as the lead role of 'Gavin Harris' on the two-time People's Choice Award nominated NBC primetime hit series "La Brea," currently airing its third and final season.
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Aug 31, 2012 · 1.28M subscribers. 305. 39K views 11 years ago. ...more. Gwaine, aka actor Eoin Macken, chats about why he loves Merlin & filming Series 5. Watch full interview with Eoin Macken...
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