At least when you're acting you can be someone. In front of the camera you have to be yourself. And who am I?

Filmography. Rea is an Ambassador for UNICEF Ireland. Rea has long been associated with some of the most important writers in Ireland.

Stephen Rea pronounced /ˈɹeɪ/ ray (born 31 October 1946) is a film and stage actor who was born in Belfast Northern Ireland. Rea has appeared in high profile films such as V for Vendetta Michael Collins Interview with the Vampire and Breakfast on Pluto.