
Emmett J Scanlan
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Emmett J Scanlan is an accomplished Irish actor known for his versatile roles in television and film. He gained widespread recognition for his performances in series such as 'Hollyoaks,' where he portrayed Brendan Brady, and 'The Fall,' where he starred alongside Gillian Anderson. Recently, he has been in the news for his role in Lisa McGee's new series 'How to Get to Heaven from Belfast,' where he plays the character Owen, a Garda officer with hidden secrets.
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Emmett J Scanlan plays Owen, the local police chief in the series.
How to Get to Heaven from Belfast review – if you see nothing else this year, watch this | TelevisionThe Guardian·
United Kingdom· 2026-02-12
Emmett J Scanlan is featured in How to Get to Heaven from Belfast.
Great fun as long as you don’t pay attention to the plot – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·
Ireland· 2026-02-12
Emmett J Scanlan plays Garda officer Owen, who is involved in the mystery surrounding Greta's death.
‘It’s the rubbish, female A-team!’ Derry Girl Lisa McGee on her hilarious new mystery thriller | TelevisionThe Guardian·
United Kingdom· 2026-02-06













