Shaun Dooley

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Characters played by Shaun Dooley

Freca — The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim (2024)

A Dunlending lord and Wulf's father. He demands Héra's hand in marriage to usurp Rohan's throne and initiates a fistfight with King Helm, during which he is accidentally killed, directly triggering Wulf's revenge campaign.

Jon — Eden Lake (2008)

A local homeowner and Brett's father who initially offers Jenny refuge and comfort. After being informed that the dead teenagers are his children, he believes Brett's false accusations and violently attacks Jenny alongside other adults, eventually kicking down her bathroom door to capture her.

Fisher — The Woman in Black (2012)

A local fisherman or villager in 1906 who provides information about the marshes and the estate's dark history.

Sir William Wade — Gunpowder (2017)

A court official and intelligence operative working closely with Cecil. Wade assists in monitoring Catholic networks, intercepting letters, and gathering evidence to dismantle the conspiracy before the planned explosion.

Dick Alderman — Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1974 (2009)

Local official or council member.

Josh Charles — The Borrowers (2011)

James' father who is temporarily away seeking work. His return and partnership with James help resolve the household's financial crisis, indirectly aiding the Borrowers' survival.

Eamonn — The Corrupted (2019)

A yard owner who refuses to sell his property to the developer except to the government. His resistance is followed by violence, exposing the ruthless methods behind the development scheme.

Kieran — Salvage (2009)

Kieran is Beth's lover, whose presence at Beth's mother's house causes conflict with Jodie. He helps Beth survive the attacks, kills an intruder, tends to Akede, and attempts to escape with Beth before the Sergeant Major fatally stabs him.

Nash — Offender (2012)

Nash is an inmate closely connected to Jake within the prison’s network of alliances. His association with Jake helps establish the loyalties surrounding Tommy as he tries to survive intimidation, rivalries and violence. The plot presents Nash as part of the prison relationships that Tommy must navigate.

Career Overview

Shaun Dooley has 75 screen credits in a career dating back to 1986. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Red Riding Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Criminal Record, Misfits, The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
75
Birth Date
1974-03-29
Birth Place
Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England, UK

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q7490831), public domain (CC0).