Peter Claffey, 1996
Actors · July 28, 1996
Peter Claffey
★ HOW OLD IS PETER CLAFFEY?
Peter Claffey is 29 years old, born July 28, 1996 in Portumna · Leo.
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★ QUICK FACTS
The basics
- ★ HEIGHT
- 196 cm (6'5")
- ★ BORN IN
- Portumna
★ LEDE
About
Peter Claffey swapped rugby for acting and landed a breakout role as Ser Duncan the Tall in HBO's A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. Born in Ireland on 28 July 1996, he played professional rugby union for Connacht before retiring in 2019 to pursue performance. Named a 2025 Screen International Star of Tomorrow. As a Leo, he channels the sign's natural confidence into character work.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Peter Claffey is an Irish actor and former professional rugby union player born on 28 July 1996. He began as a prospect for Connacht Rugby before stepping away from the sport in 2019 to focus on acting. His breakthrough came as Ser Duncan the Tall in the HBO fantasy series A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (2026), a role that cemented his transition from athlete to performer. In 2025, he was recognised as a Screen International Star of Tomorrow, marking his arrival as a name to watch in film and television. Actors typically combine physical presence, voice training, and emotional depth to embody fictional characters across stage, film, and television. Born under Leo, Claffey shares the sign's reputation for boldness and natural magnetism—traits that translate readily to on-screen charisma. His dual background in professional sport and acting reflects a willingness to reinvent himself, moving from the physical demands of rugby union to the interpretive demands of narrative performance.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Claffey spent his early career as a rugby union player, developing as a prospect for Connacht Rugby, one of Ireland's professional teams. He maintained this path until 2019, when he made the deliberate choice to retire from the sport and redirect his energy toward acting. The decision marked a significant pivot from athlete to performer, laying the groundwork for his later success in television.
★ SIDEBAR
Trivia
- He played professional rugby union for Connacht Rugby before retiring from the sport in 2019.
- His breakout role was Ser Duncan the Tall in HBO's A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, premiering in 2026.
- He was named a 2025 Screen International Star of Tomorrow.
★ SIDEBAR
Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Caretaker
Responsible and family-oriented. Peter Claffey often anchor a fandom community and lean into projects with social or emotional weight.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 6 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- IsaacMonkey · 2004
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade PettyjohnDragon · 2000
- Ruby StokesDragon · 2000
- Robbie UreMonkey · 2004
CHALLENGING
- Ádám SimonHorse · 1990
- Chris Colfer
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Peter Claffey?
- Peter Claffey is 29 years old (born July 28, 1996).
- When is Peter Claffey's birthday?
- Peter Claffey was born on July 28, 1996.
- What is Peter Claffey's zodiac sign?
- Peter Claffey is a Leo, born July 28, 1996.
- What is Peter Claffey's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Peter Claffey was born in 1996, the year of the Fire Rat.
- Where is Peter Claffey from?
- Peter Claffey is from IE.
- What does Peter Claffey do?
- Peter Claffey is a actor.
- How tall is Peter Claffey?
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