David Patrick O'Hara is a Scottish stage and character actor who has built a diverse career across theatre, film, and television. Born on July 9, 1965, O'Hara pursued formal training in the dramatic arts, graduating from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in London. This classical foundation prepared him for a steady career as a versatile character actor, allowing him to take on a wide variety of distinct supporting roles in major international productions.
Over the years, O'Hara has become a familiar face to global audiences through his memorable portrayals in several high-profile films. His notable cinematic achievements include playing the passionate Irishman Stephen in the historical drama Braveheart, the dimwitted mobster Fitzy in the acclaimed crime film The Departed, the elite hitman Mr. X in the action-packed Wanted, and the wizard Albert Runcorn in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1. Beyond his work on the silver screen, O'Hara has also earned recognition for his prominent television roles, notably portraying Detective Danny 'Mac' McGregor on the crime series The District and Henry Howard, the Earl of Surrey, in the historical drama series The Tudors.
