Seán McGinley (born c. 1956) is an
Irish actor. He has appeared in about 80 films and television series.
Early life
McGinley was born in
Pettigo,
County Donegal, in
Ulster,
Ireland, where his father was a customs officer, and raised in nearby
Ballyshannon. He is a graduate of
University College, Galway, and was a member of the
Druid Theatre Company from 1977–1989. McGinley later starred in various movies.
Career
McGinley has appeared in such films as ''
The General'', ''
Braveheart
''Braveheart'' is a 1995 American historical drama film directed and produced by, and starring Mel Gibson. Gibson portrays Sir William Wallace, a late-13th century Scottish warrior who led the Scots in the First War of Scottish Independence ag ...
'', ''
The Butcher Boy'', ''
Gangs of New York'', ''
Freeze Frame'', and ''
Man About Dog
''Man About Dog'' is a 2004 Irish comedy film starring Allen Leech, Ciaran Nolan and Tom Murphy. The film was distributed by Redbus Film Distribution and directed by Paddy Breathnach.
Plot
The main characters are Mo Chara, Scud Murphy and ...
''. He has also starred in various television series. He played Malachy on ''
Republic of Doyle'' from 2010 to 2014. He appeared in an episode of ''
Midsomer Murders
''Midsomer Murders'' is a British crime drama television series, adapted by Anthony Horowitz and Douglas Watkinson from the novels in the '' Chief Inspector Barnaby'' book series (created by Caroline Graham), and broadcast on two channels of I ...
'' as a
horse whisperer. In 2023 he played a leading role in ''
Wait For Me Wait for Me may refer to:
Albums
* ''Wait for Me'' (Moby album), 2009
* ''Wait for Me'' (The Pigeon Detectives album), 2007
* ''Wait for Me'' (Susan Tedeschi album), 2002
* '' Wait for Me: The Best from Rebecca St. James'', a 2003 album
Songs ...
''.
Filmography
Films
Television
References
External links
*
Seán McGinleyat irishnationalopera.ie
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Date of birth missing (living people)
Living people
1950s births
20th-century Irish male actors
21st-century Irish male actors
Alumni of the University of Galway
Druid Theatre Company
Irish male film actors
Irish male stage actors
Irish male television actors
Male actors from County Donegal