Fra Fee is an award-winning Irish singer and actor who is well-known for playing the character Kazi in the 2021 American superhero TV mini-series “Hawkeye.” However, people recognize him best for his portrayal of Courfeyrac in the 2012 musical film “Les Misérables.”
As a singer, the 36-year-old is known for releasing the songs “If You Could See My Heart,” “I Love Christmas,” “The Turning Of The Key,” and “You’re Still Here.” However, it seems that Fee is more actively into acting than singing. He currently has 13k monthly listeners on Spotify.
Also, Fans of Fee are eager to see his portrayal of Regent Balisarius in the upcoming American film directed by Zack Snyder “Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child of Fire” and “Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver.” Part one of this film will premiere in the United States on December 15, 2023.
Profile Summary
Full Name | Francis Martin “Fra” Fee |
Age | 36 years old |
Birth Date | May 20, 1987 |
Birth Place | Dungannon, County Tyrone |
Nationality | Irish |
Profession | Actor and Singer |
Parents | N/A |
Siblings | Three older sisters |
Relationship Status | Dating |
Partner | Declan Bennett |
Height | 5’8″ 173 cm 1.73 m |
Weight | 70 kg 154 lbs |
Net Worth | $1.5 Million |
Social links | Instagram |
Early Life & Background
Fra Fee was born in Dungannon, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, UK on May 20, 1987. His full name is Francis Martin “Fra” Fee.
He is the youngest of four children born to his mother who was a teacher and a father who was a quantity surveyor. Despite his fame as an actor and singer the names of his parents and three older sisters have not been shared with the public.
Moving to his educational background, Fee attended the catholic grammar school St Patrick’s Academy in Dungannon. To pursue his music career he started studying music at Manchester University and then rounded it up at the Royal Academy of Music in London in 2009.
Professional Career
Fra Fee has an extensive career in musical theater and film. He began by appearing in various productions at Belfast’s Grand Opera House and with the Welsh National Opera.
Notable performances include roles in “The Beggar’s Opera,” “The Mikado,” “Sweeney Todd,” and “The Elixir of Love.” Following his graduation from the Royal Academy of Music, Fee played Billy Kostecki in the West End production of “Dirty Dancing.”
His theatrical journey continued with roles like Schlomo in the RTÉ Irish tour of “Fame,” Aladdin in Dublin’s Gaiety Theatre, and Jean Prouvaire in “Les Misérables” at the Queens Theatre, London. Fee also appeared in Tom Hooper’s award-winning film adaptation of “Les Misérables” alongside Hugh Jackman and Russell Crowe.
Fra Fee’s career includes various productions such as “A Winter’s Tale,” “Follies,” “Candide,” and “Romeo and Juliet,” where he made his Shakespeare debut as Romeo. He won the WhatsOnStage Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Play for his role as Michael Carney in “The Ferryman.”
In the film industry, Fee starred in the movie adaptation of “Animals” and played roles in Irish productions like “Boys From County Hell” and “Pixie.” He also participated in the Broadway transfer of “The Ferryman,” which won the Tony Award for Best Original Play.
Awards and Nominations
In 2012 and 2013, Fra Fee received several awards and nominations for his role in the film “Les Misérables.”
Awards Won:
- Two from the National Board of Review of Motion Pictures for Best Acting by an Ensemble and Best Ensemble (for “Les Misérables”).
- Satellite Awards: Best Ensemble, Motion Picture (for “Les Misérables”).
- Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association: Best Acting Ensemble (for “Les Misérables”).
Nominations:
- San Diego Film Critics Society: Nominated for Best Ensemble Performance (for “Les Misérables”).
- 2013 Screen Actors Guild Awards: Nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture (for “Les Misérables”).
Discography
Here are some of the songs released by Fee.
- All Will Be Well
- I Love Christmas
- Spindlewood
- Finale Act II
- You’re Still Here
- Where You’ll Be
- The Turning Of The Key
- Fear & Whispers
Personal Life
The 5 foot 8 inch tall actor and singer is gay. He is currently in a romantic relationship with English singer-songwriter, actor, and playwright “Declan Bennett.” The both of them live together in Oxfordshire in South East England.
Net Worth
Fra Fee has accomplished quite a lot for himself most especially in the film and TV industry. As said earlier he lives a comfortable lifestyle with his partner Declan Bennett. As of the time of writing Fee’s net worth is estimated to be $1.5 million.