George Hutton is an Irish tenor, actor, and award-winning athlete from Derry City. With a career spanning over a decade, George is known for his powerful voice, emotional depth, and a passion for storytelling rooted in Irish history and tradition.
He has toured internationally with celebrated ensembles including Anúna (2012–2016), The Five Irish Tenors (2017), and Songs of Ireland (2019), and is currently the featured tenor alongside Phil Coulter, who describes him as having “a great stage presence… a natural performer who has really breathed life into my music. This is a very exciting time for George.”
George made his solo debut at the BBC Proms and has since released a string of acclaimed recordings, noted for their blend of traditional Irish folk and contemporary classical resonance. His voice has been described as “haunting and sincere” by Celtic Life International.
As a screen actor, George studied at Bow Street Academy in Dublin and has appeared in multiple film and television productions, including Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (HBO), Exiles Vancouver (RTÉ2), and the short The Search. He also worked as Hugh Jackman’s body double in The Death of Robin Hood, forming a close friendship with the actor, who called George “a gift” after hearing him sing The Parting Glass on set.
George is the producer and presenter of the documentary Echoes of Ireland: The Music of Michael McGlynn, celebrating the life and works of the renowned composer. As a filmmaker, he has written and developed multiple historical and poetic short films, including Scáth, The Gorgeous Gael, and The Last Great Oak.
Beyond the arts, George represented Ireland in powerlifting, winning gold at the European Championships. A former Gaelic footballer, he won All-County Minor Championships with Steelstown and national titles with Queen’s University Belfast.
George holds a BA (Hons) in English Literature and History from Queen’s University Belfast and continues to combine his love of heritage, music, and drama in work that is both deeply personal and profoundly Irish.