John Lynch (born 26 December 1961) is an Irish actor and novelist from Northern Ireland. He won the AFI (AACTA) Award for Best Actor for the 1995 film Angel Baby. His other film appearances include Cal (1984), The Secret Garden (1993), In the Name of the Father (1993), Sliding Doors (1998), The Fall (2013–2016), Medici (2019), The Head (2020), and The Banishing (2021). Lynch has also written two novels, Torn Water (2005) and Falling Out of Heaven (2010).

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John Lynch is an acclaimed Irish actor and novelist from Northern Ireland known for his extensive work in film and television since the 1980s.
He is recognized for his memorable performances in films such as In the Name of the Father, The Secret Garden, and Sliding Doors.
In addition to his screen career, he has written two published novels, Torn Water and Falling Out of Heaven.