Ardal O'Hanlon

Born: 1965-10-08

Ardal O'Hanlon was born on October 8, 1965 in Carrickmacross, County Monaghan, Ireland. He is an actor and writer, known for Father Ted (1995), My Hero (2000) and Val Falvey TD (2009). He is married to Melanie. They have three children.


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Handsome Devil

as Donal Roche
Released: 2017-02-15

A music-mad 16-year-old outcast at a rugby-mad boarding school forms an unlikely friendship with...

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The Butcher Boy

as Mr Purcell
Released: 1998-02-20

Francie and Joe live the usual playful, fantasy filled childhoods of normal boys. However, with...

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My Freaky Family

as Nerlin Flood
Released: 2024-03-25

On the cusp of her 13th birthday, Betty Flood – budding musician and magical being – just wants...

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British Sitcom: 60 Years of Laughing at Ourselves

as Father Dougal McGuire (archive footage) (uncredited)
Released: 2016-09-12

Documentary celebrating the British sitcom and taking a look at the social and political context...

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Tales of the Riverbank

as Hammy Hamster (voice)
Released: 2008-02-07

Tales of the Riverbank tells the story of three friends - Hammy Hamster, Roderick Rat and GP the...

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Robbie the Reindeer: Hooves of Fire

as Robbie the Reindeer (voice)
Released: 2002-12-13

Robbie the Reindeer arrives at the North Pole, ready to take his place as navigator on Santa's...

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Blackadder: A Cunning Story

as Self – Contributor
Released: 2023-06-16

A look back at the making of the entire Blackadder series to commemorate its 40th anniversary,...

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Robbie the Reindeer: Legend of the Lost Tribe

as Robbie (voice)
Released: 2002-12-13

Follow Robbie as he sets out to discover a mythical tribe of lost Viking warriors to help him...

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The Ghastly Ghoul

as Gary
Released: 2023-10-01

Every year, the monsters from Halloween Town come to Earth to trick or treat for one glorious...

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The Adventures of Greyfriars Bobby

as Coconut Tam
Released: 2005-10-29

This is the true story of a little dog that refused to leave his master's graveside in...

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Robbie the Reindeer in Close Encounters of the Herd Kind

as Robbie (voice)
Released: 2007-12-25

Robbie and Donner's wedding is interrupted when Donner is kidnapped by aliens. Robbie saves the...

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Border Country: When Ireland Was Divided

as Himself
Released: 2019-03-27

The border between the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland has meandered across rural...

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Twice Shy

as Brendan O'Meara
Released: 2016-07-08

Andy and Maggie, a young Irish couple, travel to England as the result of an unplanned...

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Flying Saucer Rock 'n' Roll

as Eddie Johnny
Released: 1997-01-01

Flying Saucer Rock 'n' Roll, is a 12 minute spoof of a 1950s black and white science fiction...

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Ardal O'Hanlon - Live in Dublin

as Himself
Released: 2007-11-26

Ardal O'Hanlon returns to his home country with a sell out show at Dublin's Olympia Theatre for...

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Ardal O'Hanlon: Tomb Raider

as Self - Presenter
Released: 2022-05-09

Ardal O’Hanlon explores a 1930s quest to find the first Irish men and women using archaeology,...

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Showbands: How Ireland Learned to Party

as Himself - Presenter
Released: 2019-03-15

Ardal O'Hanlon looks at what started the showband era in Ireland, the people involved, and how...

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The Geneva Window: Through a Glass Darkly

as Self - Presenter
Released: 2024-09-04

The mystery of the Geneva Window: a masterpiece of Irish art commissioned by the Irish...

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Stop! You're Killing Me

as uncredited
Released: 2004-11-01

Amnesty International (Ireland) presents "Stop! You're Killing Me" which features the very best...

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Ardal O'Hanlon - Live from Dublin's Gaiety Theatre

as uncredited
Released: 1997-01-01

Stand-up with the Irish comedian, alias Father Dougal, performing to a packed house at Dublin's...

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Richard Osman's House of Games

as Self - Panellist
First aired: 2017-09-04

Each week a group of four famous faces go toe to toe in testing their general knowledge skills...

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Doctor Who

as Brannigan
First aired: 2005-03-26

The Doctor is a Time Lord: a 900 year old alien with 2 hearts, part of a gifted civilization who...

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Death in Paradise

as Jack Mooney
First aired: 2011-10-25

A brilliant but idiosyncratic British detective and his resourceful local team solve baffling...

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The Graham Norton Show

as Self
First aired: 2007-02-22

Each week celebrity guests join Irish comedian Graham Norton to discuss what's being going on...

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Top of the Pops

as Self - Host
First aired: 1964-01-01

The biggest stars, the most iconic performances, the most outrageous outfits – it’s Britain’s...

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The One Show

as Self
First aired: 2006-08-14

A topical magazine-style daily television programme broadcast live on BBC One.

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Taskmaster

as Self
First aired: 2015-07-28

Greg Davies is the Taskmaster, and with the help of his ever-loyal assistant Alex Horne, they...

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Skins

as Kieran
First aired: 2007-01-25

Irreverent comedy drama which follows the messy lives, loves, delirious highs and inevitable...

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Would I Lie to You?

as Self
First aired: 2007-06-16

A comedic panel show featuring team captains Lee Mack and David Mitchell plus two guests per...

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Extraordinary

as Martin (voice)
First aired: 2023-01-25

In a world where everyone develops a power on their 18th birthday, Jen didn't. She's turning 25...

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Derry Girls

as Eammon
First aired: 2018-01-04

Amidst the political conflict of Northern Ireland in the 1990s, five secondary school students...

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Father Ted

as Father Dougal McGuire
First aired: 1995-04-21

A crazy comedy about three rather strange parish priests exiled to Craggy Island, a remote...

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Lily's Driftwood Bay

as Bull Dozer (voice)
First aired: 2014-05-05

Follow the imagination of Lily, a five-year-old hunter, as she creates a world of adventure and...

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Shooting Stars

as Self
First aired: 1993-12-27

Shooting Stars is a British television comedy panel game broadcast on BBC Two as a pilot in...

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My Hero

as George Sunday / Thermoman
First aired: 2000-02-04

My Hero is a BBC sitcom created by Paul Mendelson. The programme ran for six series, first...

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My Hero

as Geroge Sunday / Thermoman
First aired: 2000-02-04

My Hero is a BBC sitcom created by Paul Mendelson. The programme ran for six series, first...

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Celebrity Catchphrase

as Self - Contestant
First aired: 2018-06-17

In this entertaining series packed with laughs, celebrity contestants attempt to work out...

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Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled

as Self
First aired: 2014-06-16

One of Britain’s favourite comedians doing what he does best – being funny. But Alan Davies...

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The Woman in the Wall

as Dara
First aired: 2023-08-27

When Lorna Brady, a survivor of one of Ireland's Magdalene Laundries, wakes to find a corpse in...

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Cucumber

as Brian McCoy
First aired: 2015-01-22

Original drama series from Russell T Davies exploring the passions and pitfalls of 21st century...

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Parkinson

as Self
First aired: 1998-01-09

Michael Parkinson returns for a second run of his iconic talk show.

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Blessed

as uncredited
First aired: 2005-10-14

Blessed is a BBC television sitcom written by Ben Elton and starring Ardal O'Hanlon as Gary, a...

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Live at the Apollo

as uncredited
First aired: 2004-09-06

A British stand-up comedy programme performed from the Hammersmith Apollo Theatre in west London.

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Return to Paradise

as DI Jack Mooney
First aired: 2024-09-08

DI Mackenzie Clarke is forced to leave London under a cloud of suspicion and return to the last...

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London Irish

as Da
First aired: 2013-09-24

Old enough to know better… Young enough to do it anyway. Conor, his older sister Bronagh, best...

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Irish Pickers

as Narrator
First aired: 2020-03-19

Follow Dublin-based antiques expert and historical dealer Ian Dowling and his team as they...

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Six Nations Sin Bin

as Self
First aired: 2019-02-01

Getting everyone ready for a Six Nations weekend. Gabby Logan and Gareth Thomas are joined by...

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Rosie Molloy Gives Up Everything

as Conall Molloy
First aired: 2022-12-07

Rosie Molloy is addicted to everything. After an embarrassing incident at her brother Joey's...

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Pitch Invasion: How the Scottish and Irish Changed Football

as Self
First aired: 2024-01-21

Exploring the seismic influence key players and managers from Scotland, Northern Ireland and the...

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Nelly & Nora

as Dad
First aired: 2015-02-02

The adventures of two young Irish sisters who spend their holidays and weekends with their...

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After Hours

as Peter Hannigan
First aired: 2015-11-02

An 18 year old music lover who's just had his heart broken for the first time turns for support...

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The Emerald Isles with Ardal O'Hanlon

as uncredited
First aired: 2024-01-10

Ardal O'Hanlon goes on a fascinating journey around the islands of Ireland, unearthing the...

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Ireland with Ardal O'Hanlon

as Himself
First aired: 2016-12-14

Comic actor Ardal O'Hanlon explores the emerald isle and Irish life as he tours his beloved...

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Val Falvey, TD

as Val Falvey
First aired: 2009-11-22

Val Falvey, TD is an Irish comedy television programme starring Ardal O'Hanlon and Owen Roe. The...

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