Malloy is a surname of Irish origin, meaning "noble chief" (irish). (See also

Molloy Molloy or Irish personal naming system#Surnames and prefixes, O'Molloy is an Irish surname, anglicised from Ó Maolmhuaidh, maolmhuadh meaning 'Proud Chieftain'. (See also Malloy.) They were part of the southern Uí Néill, the southern branch of ...

.) The name may refer to: *

Dannel Malloy Dannel Patrick Malloy (; born July 21, 1955) is an American politician who served as the 88th governor of Connecticut from 2011 to 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, he chaired the Democratic Governors Association from 2016 to 2017. In Ju ...

(born 1955), American politician, 88th Governor of Connecticut *

Danny Malloy (footballer) Daniel Malloy (6 November 1930 – 14 January 2015) was a Scottish professional Association football, football player and manager. Career Beginning his senior career at Dundee F.C., Dundee, Malloy eventually moved to Cardiff City F.C., Cardi ...

(1930–2015), former Scottish footballer *

Dave Malloy Dave Malloy (born January 4, 1976) is an American composer, playwright, lyricist, singer, orchestrator, and actor. He has written several theatrical works, often based on classic works of literature. His most well known work is the Tony Award w ...

(born 1976), American musical theater composer and playwright *

David Malloy David Ernest Malloy is an American country music and pop songwriter, record producer and A&R executive with 41 number one hits in some category. He has received multiple Grammy nominations, as writer and/or producer, and has worked with many ...

, American country music songwriter and producer *Doug Malloy, pseudonym of

Richard Simonton Richard Simonton (April 29, 1915 – August 22, 1979), also known under the pseudonym Doug Malloy, was a Hollywood businessman and entrepreneur, known for his involvement in the Hollywood community, his rescue of the steamboat ''Delta Queen'', ...

, American business executive and body piercer * Duncan Malloy *

Edward Malloy Edward Aloysius Malloy, C.S.C. (born May 3, 1941) is an American Catholic priest, academic and former college basketball player who is a member of the Congregation of Holy Cross. Nicknamed “Monk Malloy”, he is best known for his service as t ...

(born 1941), American priest, president of the University of Notre Dame 1987–2005 * Janine Malloy, character from the BBC soap opera ''EastEnders'' * Jim Malloy (1935–1972), American Indy 500 racecar driver * Jim Malloy (recording engineer) (1931–2018), American Grammy-winning recording engineer *

Judy Malloy Judy Malloy (born Judith Ann Powers; January 9, 1942) is an American poet whose works embrace the intersection of hypernarrative, magic realism, and information art. Beginning with ''Uncle Roger'' in 1986, Malloy has composed works in both new m ...

, American poet * Justyn-Henry Malloy (born 2000), American baseball player * Kady Malloy, contestant on the seventh season of ''

American Idol ''American Idol'' is an American Music competition, singing competition television series created by Simon Fuller, produced by Fremantle (company), Fremantle North America and 19 Entertainment, and distributed by Fremantle North America. It a ...

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Larkin Malloy Thomas Larkin Malloy (September 24, 1954 – September 29, 2016) was an American soap opera actor, voice-over artist and acting teacher. Early life Malloy was born in New York City, the third child of John and Theresa (née Larkin) Malloy, bot ...

(1954–2016), American actor and model *

The Malloys The Malloys is the working name of music video and film directors and brothers Emmett Malloy and Brendan Malloy. They have been with Superprime Films since 2010. Videography *" DANCE WITH ME" by blink-182 (2023) *"Holiday" by Vampire Weekend ...

, American music video and film directors Emmett Malloy and Brendan Malloy * Michael Malloy (1873–1933), New York City vagrant; survived several attempts to murder him *

Mike Malloy Michael Dennis Malloy (born July 1, 1942) is a progressive American radio broadcaster based in Atlanta. Previously his show has been carried by WSB (AM) Atlanta, WLS (AM) Chicago, the I.E. America Radio Network, the Air America Radio network, ...

(contemporary), American radio broadcaster in Atlanta, Georgia *The Malloy Family, the sitcom ''

Unhappily Ever After ''Unhappily Ever After'' is an American television sitcom that aired for 100 episodes on The WB from January 11, 1995, to May 23, 1999, for a total of five seasons. The series was produced by Touchstone Television. Synopsis The series follows ...

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Matt Malloy Matt Malloy (born December 6, 1963) is an American actor and producer who has appeared extensively on television, film, and radio. Malloy's break-out performance was his co-starring role alongside Aaron Eckhart and Stacy Edwards in the 1997 bl ...

Mr. Basketball (2007), South Dakota *

Ruth Lor Malloy Ruth Lor Malloy (born 4 August, 1932) is a Canadian activist, journalist, travel writer, and photographer. Early life and education Ruth Lor was born in Brockville, Ontario, to a Chinese-Canadian family. Her father was born in China and immigra ...

(born 1932), Canadian activist and travel writer * Ryan Malloy, character from the BBC soap opera ''EastEnders'' * Terry Malloy, protagonist of

On the Waterfront ''On the Waterfront'' is a 1954 American crime drama film, directed by Elia Kazan and written by Budd Schulberg. It stars Marlon Brando, and features Karl Malden, Lee J. Cobb, Rod Steiger, Pat Henning and Eva Marie Saint in her film de ...

* Trent Malloy, fictional character of ''

Walker, Texas Ranger ''Walker, Texas Ranger'' is an American action fiction, action Crime drama, crime television series created by Leslie Greif and Paul Haggis. It was inspired by the film ''Lone Wolf McQuade'', with both the film and the series starring Chuck Norr ...

'' and the protagonist of its spinoff '' Sons of Thunder''.

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