He may seductively play an English king in Showtime’s “The Tudors,” but actor Jonathan Rhys Meyers belongs to the Emerald Isle. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
The luck of the Irish bestowed these men with the gifts of charm, good looks and irresistible accents.
Daniel Day-Lewis is an actor’s actor. He learned how to skin animals for his role in “The Last of the Mohicans” and secluded himself in a wheelchair off set to play Christy Brown in “My Left Foot.” We find his commitment to his craft intoxicating. (Photo by Kevin Scanlon/Getty Images)
There’s just something so sexy about a man trying to save the world. In between his efforts to single-handedly relieve famine in Africa and put an end to the world debt, U2’s Bono also tours the world with one of rock’s biggest bands. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)
He’s mad, bad and dangerous to know. Actor Colin Farrell epitomizes the role of charming Irish rogue. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)
Finding a photo of actor Stuart Townsend without his leading lady, Charlize Theron by his side is nearly impossible. We love a man who isn’t afraid of commitment. Now when are those two lovebirds going to tie the knot? (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
There’s many reasons to see “The Wind That Shakes the Barley,” but actor Padraic Delaney is the only one worth mentioning. (Photo by Andreas Rentz/Getty Images)
Actor Liam Neeson just keeps getting better with age like a fine wine or a nice Irish whiskey. (Photo by Robert Mora/Getty Images)
Who wouldn’t want to tell their deepest secrets to actor Gabriel Byrne? His inviting smile and melodic accent make him the perfect choice to play psychotherapist Dr. Paul Weston in HBO’s “In Treatment.” (Photo by Jeff Vespa/WireImage)
Scruffy and impish, singer-songwriter Damien Rice can melt a girl’s heart with his lovelorn lyrics. This Irish troubadour can serenade us any day. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Got to love a man with a nice head of hair. Singer-songwriter Fionn Reagan takes a cue from the 60s and channels the Fab Four. (Photo by Gareth Davies/Getty Images)
