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John Kavanagh is an Irish actor who has appeared in films, stage and TV. He is known for his roles in Cal, Braveheart, Alexander and Vikings.
John Kavanagh is a versatile actor who has appeared in films such as Braveheart, Alexander, and The Last Duel. He is also known for his roles in TV series such as Vikings, The Tudors, and Fantasy Ireland.
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John Kavanagh. Actor: Alexander. John Kavanagh is one of Ireland's underrated character actors. Little detail is given on him, yet he has appeared in many well-known films and television series alongside a variety of actors. Kavanagh began his career with the Irish comedy, Paddy (1970), where he played the small role of "Willie Egan".
A singer as well as an actor, Kavanagh played the lead in the Irish stage production of Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well and Living in Paris in the 1970s (alongside his sister Anne Bushnell). He also starred in the subsequent television production, which aired in December 1978.
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- Who Plays The Seer in Vikings & Valhalla
- Is Valhalla's Seer The Exact Same as Vikings'?
- Who The Seer Is: Powers & Prophecies Explained
- Why The Seer Is Valhalla's only Returning Vikings Character
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The Seer is played by John Kavanagh in both Vikings and Vikings: Valhalla. John Kavanagh is an Irish actor whose career began with the 1970 comedy Paddy, where he had a small role. Kavanagh’s next role was in the war movie The McKenzie Break, and after that, he focused on acting on stage for over a decade. Kavanagh returned to the big screen in 198...
Vikings introduced various characters with mysterious backstories, and one of the most notable ones was The Seer, the oracle of Kattegat. The characters in Vikings often approached The Seer for advice and guidance, and even though he often told them what they didn’t want to hear (but definitely needed to), he was one of the most respected people in...
As mentioned above, The Seer was the oracle of Kattegat and his backstory is a mystery even to the residents of Kattegat. He has a deformed appearance and his eyes were either sewn shut or he was born like that, but whatever the case, it's quite disturbing. The Seer is believed to dwell between life and death, which allows him to contact the gods a...
Given how important The Seer was to Kattegat’s residents and as the link between mortals and gods, it’s not that surprising that he returned – and he’s also the only character from Vikings with the ability to return. As he’s believed to live between life and death, Vikings fans have theorized that he didn’t really die, meaning he can return in visi...
John Kavanagh is an Irish actor who plays The Seer, the oracle of Kattegat, in both Vikings and its sequel series Vikings: Valhalla. The Seer is a mysterious and powerful character who can communicate with the gods and foresee the future of the Vikings.
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Sep 16, 2023 · Irish actor John Kavanagh (born 1946) has appeared on stage, in more than 20 movies, including Braveheart (1995), Alexander (2004), and Cal (1984), as well as on television. He became famous most recently for playing The Seer in the Vikings series on the History Channel.
May 14, 2020 · John Kavanagh is a film and stage actor from Dublin, known for his roles in Cal, Braveheart and Alexander. He played two characters in Vikings: The Seer, a mystical prophet, and Pope Leo IV, the head of Christianity.
