McGrath or MacGrath derives from the Irish surname Mac Craith and is occasionally noted with a space: e.g. Izzy Mc Grath. In Ireland, it is pronounced "Ma Grah". In Australia and New Zealand it is pronounced ''MuhGrah''. Notable people with the surname include:

Clergy

Alister McGrath Alister Edgar McGrath (; born 1953) is a Northern Irish theologian, Anglican priest, intellectual historian, scientist, Christian apologist, and public intellectual. He currently holds the Andreas Idreos Professorship in Science and Religio ...

(born 1953), Anglican theologian * Desmond McGrath, Canadian politician and Catholic priest * Michael McGrath (bishop) (born 1882), Roman Catholic Archbishop of Cardiff, Wales * Patrick Joseph McGrath (born 1945), Roman Catholic Bishop of San Jose, California

Musicians

Eamon McGrath Eamon McGrath is a Canadian musician and writer from Edmonton, Alberta and currently based in Toronto, Ontario. On his own, his live performances are most often folk-oriented, where McGrath plays songs from his discography on acoustic instruments ...

(born 1988), Canadian indie rock musician * Gunner McGrath (born 1978), American vocalist and guitarist * Mark McGrath (born 1968), American rock vocalist

Writers and poets

Campbell McGrath Campbell McGrath (born 1962) is an American poet. He is the author of nine full-length collections of poetry, including ''Seven Notebooks'' (Ecco Press, 2008), Shannon: A Poem of the Lewis and Clark Expedition (Ecco Press, 2009), and In the Kingdom ...

(born 1962), American poet * Eamonn McGrath (1929-2008), Irish novelist * Harold MacGrath (1871–1932), American novelist and screenwriter *

Patrick McGrath (novelist) Patrick McGrath (born 7 February 1950) is a British novelist, whose work has been categorised as gothic fiction. Early life McGrath was born in London and grew up near Broadmoor Hospital from the age of five where his father was Medical Sup ...

(born 1950), British novelist * Seán mac Ruaidhrí Mac Craith (fl. 14th century), author of '' Caithréim Thoirdhealbhaigh'' * Thomas McGrath (poet) (1916–1990), American poet * Wendy McGrath, Canadian poet and novelist

Actors, directors, and screenwriters

* Alethea McGrath, Australian actress *

Bob McGrath Robert Emmett McGrath (June 13, 1932 – December 4, 2022) was an American actor, musician, and children's author best known for playing original human character and music teacher Bob Johnson on the long-running educational television series ' ...

(1932–2022), US actor, known for ''Sesame Street'' *

Derek McGrath Derek McGrath (born June 4, 1951) is a Canadian actor and writer. Life and career McGrath was born in Timmins, Ontario. His career began as Linus in '' You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown''. He is known for his roles in ''Cheers'' as Andy Schro ...

(born 1951), Canadian actor *

Douglas McGrath Douglas Geoffrey McGrath (February 2, 1958 – November 3, 2022) was an American screenwriter, film director, and actor. He received various accolades, including nominations for an Academy Award, BAFTA Award, Tony Award, and Primetime Emmy Awar ...

(1958–2022), American screenwriter, director, and actor * Frances McGrath, American actress * Frank McGrath (1903–1967), US actor * Joseph McGrath (born 1930), Scottish film director * Judith McGrath (1947–2017), Australian actress *

Katie McGrath Katie McGrath () is an Irish actress. In television, she gained recognition for portraying Morgana Pendragon in the BBC One series ''Merlin'' (2008–2012), Lucy Westenra on the British-American series ''Dracula'' (2013–2014), Saskia in th ...

(born 1983), Irish actress

Athletes

* Andrew McGrath (born 1998), Australian rules footballer * Craig McGrath (rugby union), former New Zealand rugby union player * Felix McGrath (born 1963), former American World Cup alpine skier *

Glenn McGrath Glenn Donald McGrath (; born 9 February 1970) is an Australian former international cricketer who played international cricket for 14 years. He was a fast-medium pace bowler and is considered one of the greatest international bowlers of all ...

(born 1970), Australian former cricketer * Jeremy McGrath (born 1971), American Motocross/Supercross champion * John McGrath (English footballer) (1938–1998), English footballer and football manager * Marion Mott-McGrath (born 1940), Australian chess player * Mick McGrath (footballer) (born 1936), Irish footballer * Paul McGrath (footballer) (born 1959), Irish former footballer * Robbie McGrath (born 1951), former Irish rugby union international * Sean McGrath (American football) (born 1987), American National Football League player * Tahlia McGrath (born 1995), Australian cricketer * Tim McGrath (born 1970), former Australian rules footballer

Politicians

Amy McGrath Amy Melinda McGrath (born June 3, 1975) is an American former Marine fighter pilot and former political candidate from Kentucky. McGrath was the first woman to fly a combat mission for the Marine Corps, as well as the first to pilot the F/A-18 o ...

, retired US Marine and politician *

Charles McGrath David Charles McGrath (10 November 1872 – 31 July 1934) was an Australian politician. Originally a member of the Australian Labor Party, he joined Joseph Lyons in the 1931 Labor split that led to the formation of the United Australia Party. ...

(1872–1934), Australian politician * J. Howard McGrath (1903–1966), American politician * James McGrath (Australian politician) (born 1974), Australian senator *

James McGrath (Canadian politician) James Aloysius McGrath, (January 11, 1932 – February 28, 2017) was a politician and the eighth lieutenant governor of Newfoundland, Canada. Life As a young man, McGrath was a member of the Responsible Government League which opposed Newfou ...

(born 1932), Canadian politician *

Joseph McGrath (Irish politician) Joseph McGrath (12 August 1888 – 26 March 1966) was an Irish politician and businessman. He was a Sinn Féin and later a Cumann na nGaedheal Teachta Dála (TD) for various constituencies; Dublin St James's (1918–1921), Dublin North West ...

(1887–1966), Irish politician * Michael A. McGrath (born 1942), American politician * Patrick McGrath (Irish politician) (died 1956), Irish politician * Paul McGrath (politician) (born 1948), Irish politician * William McGrath (1916–1992), Northern Irish Loyalist, convicted paedophile

Others

* Elizabeth McGrath (art historian) (born 1945), British art historian and academic * Kevin McGrath, British businessman *

Patrick McGrath (Irish republican) Patrick MacGrath (1894 – 6 September 1940) was born into an old Dublin republican family and took part in the 1916 Rising (fighting on Church Street), as did two of his brothers (Peter-Paul and Gabriel). He was sent to Frongoch Internment Camp af ...

(1894-1940) * Patrick McGrath (psychologist), Canadian psychologist * Rae McGrath (born 1947), British campaigner against landmines * Raymond McGrath (1903–1977), British Australian architect *

Rory McGrath Patrick Rory McGrath (born 17 March 1956) is a British comedian, television personality, and writer. He came to prominence in the comedy show ''Who Dares Wins'' and was a regular panellist on the game show '' They Think It's All Over'' for man ...

(born 1956), British comedian *

Tom McGrath (media executive) Thomas Berard McGrath (born 1956) is an American media executive. He is the CEO and chairman of Crossroads Live, a production company which invests in live and location-based entertainment on a global scale. He was formerly the CEO of STX Enter ...

(born 1956), American media expert * William L. McGrath (1894–1975), American business executive * William Thomas McGrath Canadian penologist