Meet Cirdan Heughan: Exploring Sam Heughan's Brother and Their Bond
Cirdan Heughan is best recognized as the brother of Sam Heughan. San is a well-known Scottish actor acclaimed for portraying Jamie Frazer in the widely-loved drama series, "Outlander," earning him a Saturn Award for his exceptional performance.
What is Cirdan Heughan's Net Worth?
Cirdan Heughan's net worth is not known. His brother, Sam Heughan, a Scottish actor, boasts a net worth of $5 million. Born in Balmaclellan, Dumfries, and Galloway, Scotland, in April 1980, he gained fame for his standout performance as Jamie Fraser in the TV series "Outlander" which began in 2014.
Before this, Heughan portrayed Scott Neilson in the TV series "Doctors" in 2009. He also had recurring roles as Philip Dorr in the TV mini-series "Island at War" in 2004 and as Andrew Murray in the series "River City" in 2005.
Cirdan Heughan Brother Sam Heughan Career Highlights
While studying at RSAMD, Sam Heughan took a break to focus on a play called "Outlying Islands" by Scottish playwright David Greig. He earned a nomination for a Laurence Olivier Award for Most Promising Performer for his role in this play.
In 2004, Heughan appeared in his first professional TV role in the miniseries "Island at War," a WWII drama about the German occupation of the Channel Islands. He also featured in Scottish soap opera "River City" and a play called "Knives in Hens."
Between 2006 and 2009, Sam starred in various TV films and series like "The Wild West," "A Very British Sex Scandal," "Breaking the Mould," and made appearances in shows such as "Midsomer Murders," "Rebus," and "Party Animals." He also performed in live productions of plays including "The Vortex," "Hamlet," "The Pearlfishers," "Romeo and Juliet," "Macbeth," and "Plague Over England."
Heughan landed a recurring role as Scott Nielson in the BBC soap opera "Doctors" in 2009 and portrayed the title character in the direct-to-video feature "Young Alexander the Great." He continued with TV films like "First Light" and starred in PBS's BAFTA-winning mini-series "Any Human Heart."
Sam appeared in diverse roles, from Hallmark Channel's "A Princess for Christmas" to the stage show "Batman Live," playing Batman. His breakthrough came in 2013 when he was cast as Jamie Fraser in the series "Outlander," earning critical acclaim. He also ventured into independent films like "Emulsion," "Heart of Lightness," and "When the Starlight Ends."
In 2018, Heughan co-starred in "The Spy Who Dumped Me," appeared in a video game, and starred in BBC Two Scotland's "The Adventure Show." He was cast in films like "Bloodshot" and "SAS: Red Notice."
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Sam continued expanding his roles, portraying Paul Newman in "To Olivia" and signing on for projects like "Mr. Malcom's List" and "Love Again." He wrapped up filming "Love Again" alongside Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Celine Dion.
Apart from acting, Heughan served as the Global Brand Ambassador for Barbour, released collections with the label, co-authored the book "Clanlands," and co-starred in a TV series of the same name. He also launched his whisky brand, The Sassenach, and received accolades for it.
Cirdan Heughan faced a Cancer Diagnosis
In 2008, Cirdan Heughan faced a tough battle when he was diagnosed with testicular cancer, a challenging time that his family supported him through. Thankfully, with treatment, he made a full recovery.
Since overcoming cancer, Cirdan's brother has actively championed cancer charities, dedicating himself to raising awareness about men's health check-ups. Notably, in 2018, he participated in the EMF and Stirling Marathons, raising funds and awareness for Cahonas Scotland's Testicular Cancer Education.
Despite a long absence, Heughan reunited with his father after many years apart. Sadly, his father battled Leukemia and passed away in 2014 due to the illness. Although his brother rarely discusses their father publicly, he once mentioned that the costumes in "Outlander" evoke memories of their late father.
Is Cirdan Heughan Married?
Cirdan Heughan is married to Victoria Lawson and they are having a wonderful time together. They got married in a small ceremony with their close friends and family.
They have a cute baby boy but want to keep his name a secret and keep their private life away from the public eye.
Who is Cirdan Heughan's Brother Sam Heughan Dating?
Sam Heughan, Cirdan Heughan's brother, is happily dating Mackenzie Mauzy, an American actress. They've been on and off for a while but got back together in 2017.
The lovebirds first appeared as a couple at an Oscars weekend party in February 2017. They're known for being adventurous and enjoy exploring new places and making friends.
Before Mackenzie dated Sam, she married John Arthur Greene, an American Idol contestant, in June 2012. They separated due to differences in 2015 and finalized their divorce later that year.
There were rumors about Sam dating his co-star Caitriona Balfe from "Outlander" because of their great on-screen chemistry. However, they clarified they're just good friends. Balfe announced her engagement to Tony McGill in 2018.
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