The Actors' Room: Niamh Hogan

In this episode of The Actors' Room, Lynn Larkin chats to Niamh Hogan, who recently starred in Zoe Kavanagh's Demon Hunter, which is available on digital and Video on Demand platforms.Listen now on SoundCloud, Apple, Spotify, Acast and Amazon, or subscribe to Film Ireland wherever you get your podcasts.IAbout Niamh HoganNiamh holds a degree in Drama and Film from Trinity College Dublin and furthered her training at the Gaiety School of Acting. She worked as an actor for several years and founded her own theatre company, building a strong foundation in performance and storytelling.Alongside her acting career, Niamh has trained in Shotokan karate since the age of five, achieving a 5th Dan. Her background in martial arts led naturally into stage combat, where an instructor encouraged her to pursue stunt work—an idea that immediately resonated. The combination of performance and physicality proved a perfect fit.Since then, she has continued to expand her skill set, embracing the ongoing training required in the stunt industry. A standout moment in her career was performing a full fire burn during the finale of Season 2 of Vikings: Valhalla, leaping from a burning boat into the water on cue—an intense and unforgettable experience.Over the years, the podcast has featured acclaimed guests such as Phyllida Lloyd, Lenny Abrahamson, M. Night Shyamalan, John Boorman, Saoirse Ronan, Colin Farrell, Aisha Tyler, Colm Meaney, Paul Reiser, Niamh Algar, David Freyne, Ciarán Donnelly, Joshua Oppenheimer, John Crowley, Niamh Algar, Gene Stupnitsky, and Terence Davies, alongside many of the most influential voices working in film and television today.So make sure to subscribe and listen back! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.