Michael Malarkey

Michael Malarkey is a British-American actor and musician known for his work across television, film, and music, including his notable role in “The Vampire Diaries.” After studying at the prestigious London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art in 2006, Michael Malarkey began his professional acting career on the London stage, securing lead roles in acclaimed productions. He garnered critical attention for his performances in Tennessee Williams’s ‘Spring Storm’ at the Royal National Theatre in 2010 and Eugene O’Neill’s ‘Beyond the Horizon’, also at the Royal National Theatre. Malarkey further showcased his versatility portraying Jay Gatsby in an adaptation of ‘The Great Gatsby’ and Elvis Presley in the Original London Company of ‘Million Dollar Quartet’ in 2011. His transition to screen work included recurring roles in RTÉ’s ‘Raw’ in 2013 and ‘Mr.

Throughout his career, Malarkey has consistently balanced his work as an in-demand actor with a thriving music career, continuously releasing EPs and studio albums that further solidify his status as a multifaceted talent in the entertainment industry.