Evan McGuire

Evan McGuire (born 1995 in Claregalway) is an Irish voice actor.

McGuire voiced the protagonist, Brendan, in the Oscar-nominated animated film The Secret of Kells.[1][2][3]

Evan McGuire is also an avid drama player, athlete, and a qualified piano teacher.[1]

During the Powerade On Your Marks event at London's newly opened Olympic Stadium on 4 May 2012, McGuire set the first stadium record in the 100 metres. He took part in the event as part of a cohort of Irish competitors accompanied by Derval O'Rourke.[1][4]

References

  1. ^ a b c Bray, Alison (5 May 2012). "Irish teen Evan McGuire powers to Olympic record". Irish Independent. Archived from the original on 18 June 2012. Retrieved 6 May 2012.
  2. ^ 'Brendan and the Secret of Kells' Animation Film at Annecy '08 Archived 2009-02-08 at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ "The Secret of Kells": Oscar’s dazzling Irish surprise
  4. ^ Evan McGuire first to qualify to run in London Olympic Stadium Archived 2012-05-30 at the Wayback Machine