Robert Sheehan has become a fan-favorite actor ever since he portrayed the role in TV series Love/Hate in 2003 for which he cliched an award on IFTA. But, the Irish actor wasn't sure about his career in acting, until he got recognition for series Red Riding Trilogy in 2009. Robert, who is known for his acting skills, is also a huge supporter of gay and working on their rights and equality.
How Much Is Robert Net Worth?
Robert, with his passionate acting and enthusiasm toward a career, he has collected a net worth of $2 Million. Well, all it was possible because of his acting profession since 2003.
Though he started his career in 2003, he bagged his first significant role in Foreign Exchange series when he auditioned in 2004. After then he appeared in many TV series and Movies. Some of his movie credit includes Cherrybomb, Demons Never Die, The Messenger. Also, he performed in TV Series like The Clinic, Red Riding, Accused to name few.
Well, Robert achievement isn't limited right here; he also has grabbed some title in his name. He had won IFTA for Actor in a Supporting Role for 2010 television series Love/Hate in 2013. Also, he was nominated IFTA for the category of Rising Star in 2010, BAFTA for Supporting Actor for Misfits in 2011. As of now, he portrayed a role in Bad Samaritan, which is in post-production. And he is busy with his next venture in Mortal Engines.
Robert Sheehan Has A Girlfriend!
Though Robert Sheehan dated quite a lots of women in the entertainment industry, he stated himself to be single and searching for his kind of lady until the year 2013.
However, after one year, he met the love of his life on the set of movie Jet Trash in Goa, India. Well, the lady is non-other his cast member Sofia Boutella. The couple started dating each other in March 2014.
The pair were quietly hooked up maintaining their love life a low-key but, they burst out with evidence when the couple was seen having a cozy shot together where Robert was seen shirtless with his girlfriend and a pal on a beach of Goa.
Robert Sheehan, Sofia and a pal on a beach in Goa (Photo: independent.ie)
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The couple was having a hell of a time and cherished every moment together, even a helicopter ride. Robert gushed about his girlfriend in an interview with The Independent in February 2017 and said,
"You're sometimes staring at five months apart. But it always works out. She gets time off and hops on a plane, I get time off and hop on a plane. The longest we ever spent apart was just six weeks."
His revelation brought a dead end to a rumor which stated that Sofia was dating her co-star from Star Trek Beyond, Chris Pine. But on 15 September 2017, Sofia posted a jaw-dropping video. In the video, Sofia and a man named Miles McMillan were having pasta and sealed the video with a kiss. Well, her video did hint about the break-up between the couple, but official confirmation still waits from the stars.
Split With Girlfriend Official? Wants To Be a Dad?
Something that was anticipated for a long period, news has come forth that Robert and Sofia have officially parted ways and are no longer together. In an interview with Hot Press, Robert revealed that he and Sofia have separated from one another. But despite their split, they remain excellent friends with one another and still share a very good relationship with one another.
After his split with Sofia, Robert has revealed his intention to no longer be involved with one-night stands and his fans. And he has also announced his intention to become a father after the birth of his friends' children.
Robert Sheehan: A Gay Supporter
Robert came out as a huge supporter of gay and same-sex marriage. Well, he had been working on equality for gay and encouraging people of Ireland to vote in favor of same-sex marriage which held on 22 May 2015. Also, he had shared the video on Twitter with the caption: " Vote YES on the upcoming referendum on May 22nd!"
In the video, he also mentioned that,
If you vote No, then you are saying that gay people shouldn't have same rights as the straight people and you are basically homophobic.
Away from the reel life, he spoke to Hot Press regarding his attitude to love, sex, and sexuality. He declared that it would be irresponsible not to question his sexuality.
Robert's Family; Tragic Loss of Uncle!
Talking about his family, Robert was born to his parents; a mother named Maria Sheehan and a father Joe Sheehan, a garda, the police force of the Republic of Ireland. He was the youngest of his two siblings, an elder brother named Brendan. The identity of a second sibling is unknown. His mother helped him during his audition for Drama movie Song for a Raggy Boy.
In a tragic turn of events, Robert lost his uncle in a house fire in August. His body was discovered in Killorglin. The body was later transferred to University Hospital Kerry. Shocked by his tragic death, Robert partook in his uncle's funeral later that same month.
Short Bio
Born on 7 January 1988, Robert Sheehan was born as Robert Michael Sheehan in Port Laoise, Ireland. Robert, who stands at the height of 1.83 meters (6 feet), belongs to Irish ethnicity. Robert, age 30, studied at Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, but he left his studies after he failed. He possesses a good body shape.