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Malachy McCourt

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Malachy McCourt

Known For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

Sep 20, 1931 (95 years old)

Place of Birth

New York City, New York, USA

Biography

Malachy Gerard McCourt (September 20, 1931 – March 11, 2024) was an American-Irish actor, writer, and politician. Born in Brooklyn and raised in Limerick, McCourt appeared in several films and soap operas, including The Molly Maguires, Brewster's Millions (1985), and Another World. He also wrote three memoirs, describing his life in Ireland and in the United States. McCourt was the 2006 Green Party candidate for governor of New York, losing to the Democratic candidate Eliot Spitzer. He was the younger brother of author Frank McCourt.

Known For

Acting
2024Nick and NickyFather O'Rourke
2022The Ghost of Richard HarrisSelf
2017Angela's ChristmasNarrator (voice)
2013Isn't It DeliciousFather Bob
2012The Fitzgerald Family ChristmasFather
2011The Mighty MacsMonsignor
2010The Other GuysOld Man at Irish Bar
2009After.LifeFather Graham
2008Righteous KillFather Connell
2008Life on MarsThe Wizard
2006Ira & AbbyFirst Justice of the Peace
2006Kettle of FishRobert
2003Beautiful KidMr. Finn
2003Happy HourDr. Pitcoff
2002Ash WednesdayWhitey
2002The GuruFather Flanagan
2000Beyond the Pale
1999The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Mystery of the BluesChief Garrety
1997The DeliO'Reilly
1997TurbulenceDoor Man
1997The Devil's OwnBishop
1997OzFather Daniel Meehan
1996She's the OneTom
1996Remember WENNBishop Kenneth Quinn
1994The Twilight Zone: Rod Serling's Lost ClassicsMr. Flanagan (segment "Where the Dead Are")
1993JFK: Reckless YouthHoney Fitz
1990Green CardParty Guest
1990The FieldSergeant
1990Reversal of FortuneEnglishman
1990The Bonfire of the VanitiesTony - Doorman
1985Brewster's MillionsGeorge the Doorman
1984The House of GodOfficer Gillheeny
1984Tales from the DarksideDr. Stillman
1982QCommissioner
1981Thin IceMatt
1980RewardJimmy Moran
1979You Can't Go Home AgainTim Wagner
1979The Orphan
1979Tales of the UnexpectedJudge
1978Manny's OrphansFather Arch McCoy
1978The Brink's JobMutt Murphy
1978The Dain CurseMickey
1976Montana Trap
1970The Molly MaguiresBartender
1970All My Children
1965The F.B.I.Dave Davison
1962The Merv Griffin ShowSelf
1961The Mike Douglas ShowSelf
1960Surfside 6
1957Tonight Starring Jack PaarSelf