Declan Michael Laird

Biography

Declan Michael Laird is a Scottish actor born in Greenock, Scotland, who traded his football career for acting after being discovered by an agency friend. He landed roles in the Scottish soap opera River City and the critically acclaimed short film The Lost Purse, earning him a Best Acting award at the Write Camera Action event in Glasgow. Laird's performance as the leading role of The Kid was praised for its portrayal of a young deaf man.