Robert Sheehan

Biography

Robert Sheehan (born 7 January 1988) is an Irish actor. Sheehan is known for playing Klaus Hargreeves on Netflix's original series The Umbrella Academy. He is the son of Joe and Maria Sheehan. His father was a member of the Garda Síochána, the police force of the Republic of Ireland. As a child, Sheehan was interested in performing music. He learned how to play the banjo, the bodhrán, and the spoons. He took part in the Fleadh Cheoil, an Irish music competition for children and teenagers. His interest in acting started when his mother took him to an audition for drama film "Song for a Raggy Boy" (2003), about an oppressive school for boys during World War II. Sheehan won an acting part in the film and socialized with other young actors. Following his film debut, Sheehan started acting in theatrical performances.

Known For

The Umbrella Academy

as Klaus Hargreeves / Number Four

Geostorm

as Duncan Taylor

Mortal Engines

as Tom Natsworthy

The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones

as Simon Lewis

Season of the Witch

as Kay

Mute

as Luba

Misfits

as Nathan Young

Bad Samaritan

as Sean Falco

A Turtle's Tale: Sammy's Adventures

as Ray (voice)

The Road Within

as Vincent