
John Connors
Biography
John Connors the first Irish Traveller (Minceir) Director is also an Irish actor, screenwriter, documentary filmmaker, playwright and human rights activist who has broken new ground for his minority community in Ireland. He is best known for his role as Patrick Ward in the Irish crime drama series Love/Hate and for Cardboard Gangsters in which he won best actor at the 2018 Irish film and television awards.
John Connors directorial debut was in 2016 where he co-directed and presented John Connors, The Travellers, winning the 2018 IFTA for best documentary series.
The same year, he won the best actor IFTA for Cardboard Gangsters. Directing is now his main focus. He directed a short doc/drama called "Eden" premiering in Galway Film Fleadh, 2018.
John co-wrote the award winning script "Innocent Boy" and later directed the film, which received a special mention in VMDIFF 2020 and went on to tour the international film festival circuit, winning international recognition.
John's debut documentary "Endless Sunshine on a Cloudy Day" won both critical acclaim and the Virgin Media Dublin International Film Festival, Audience Award in 2020. Also, being officially selected for Raindance Film Festival in 2020. Later in 2021 also won the prestigious Radharc award for excellence in documentary filmmaking.
John's feature debut drama "The Black Guelph" won best film at Oldenburg International Film Festival in September 2022. It also picked up the best actor award.
John was named one of the 50 most incredible people who are shaping modern Ireland - Irish independent, 2017.
He was named in the 22, twenty something's that are likely to influence Ireland and the world" - Irish Times, 2018
Acting (21 movies)

A Bend in the River
2020

Agape
2022

Mary, Martin and Ben
2022

Stalker
2012

The Letters
2021

The Black Guelph
2022

Creep Hunters
2022

Breathe
2015

Sicar
2024

Re-Creation
2025

The Secret Scripture
2017

Monged
2015

Cardboard Gangsters
2017

King of the Travellers
2013

Broken Law
2020

Black Medicine
2021

Swing Bout
2024

Barry Versus The Binman
2023

Sunrise
2024

Where The Road Meets The Sky
2025

Horseshoe
2025
Directing (3 movies)
| Title | Year | Job | 
|---|---|---|
| Cardboard Gangsters | 2017 | Writer | 
| Endless Sunshine on a Cloudy Day | 2020 | Writer | 
| The Black Guelph | 2022 | Writer | 
| Sicar | 2024 | Executive Producer | 
| Where The Road Meets The Sky | 2025 | Writer | 
| Where The Road Meets The Sky | 2025 | Producer |