Francis Magee

Francis Magee born 7 June 1959 is an Irish actor He portrayed Liam Tyler in British soap opera EastEnders from 1993 to 1995 He has also appeared in numerous television shows and feature films including Sahara 2005 Layer Cake 2004 and The Calling 2000 He played the part of Ordgar the Housecarl who led the Crowhurst contingent in 1066 The Battle for Middle Earth 2009 a reconstruction of the year of the three battles from the English perspective He was raised in Ireland and on the Isle of Man He spent eight years as a fisherman before becoming an actor and has also been a member of several music groups including Namoza who released four singles and an album and Disco DOro He studied acting at the Poor School at Londons Kings Cross