Ferdia Walsh-Peelo

Ferdia Walsh-Peelo (born 12 October 1999) is an Irish actor and musician. He made his film debut in the musical Sing Street (2016) and television debut in the History series Vikings (2017–2020). He has since appeared in the films Here Are the Young Men (2020) and CODA (2021). Early life and education Walsh-Peelo was born in Ashford, County Wicklow. He attended , a in Bray and Wicklow Educate Together National School. He received vocal coaching from his mother, soprano Toni Walsh. Career Walsh-Peelo began his musical career as a boy soprano at the age of seven, winning many prizes throughout his early years. He was eventually cast in Mozart's Magic Flute aged twelve, which toured Ireland. Walsh-Peelo followed this up with the part of Miles in Britten's Turn of the Screw. In 2012, he appeared on Irish television in the famous Late Late Toy Show singing and playing piano. He was signed by William Morris Endeavor in the US and Independent Talent in the UK in 2015. Walsh-Peelo made his onscreen acting debut in John Carney's 2016 musical comedy-drama film Sing Street alongside Lucy Boynton. During the film's screening at the Sundance Film Festival, he performed live with his co-star Mark McKenna.