Kevin Murphy was born in Newry, Co. Down in Northern Ireland. He first attended St Paul's High School in Bessbrook, before studying Drama and Theatre at Trinity College Dublin from 1995-1999. In 2001 he gained a place at the London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art where he trained as an actor until 2004. He lives in South London with his wife, actor Olivia Mace. Television credits include: Warrior (HBO/Cinemax) (due for release late 2018), Doctors (BBC) The Bill (ITV) and The Year London Blew up (Ch4). He has also appeared on stage in London and Ireland including The National Theatre & The Abbey Theatre Dublin.