Ardal O'Hanlon
Actor · Creator
Born Oct 8, 1965 · Carrickmacross, County Monaghan, Ireland
Active 1988–present
Ardal O'Hanlon was born 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.
Filmography
Sherlock & Daughter (2025) — Mr. HalliganHow to Get to Heaven from Belfast (2026) — SéamusFran the Man (2025) — Jim O'DeaYou'll Never Believe Who's Dead (2026) — John Cosgrove Jr.Doctor Who (2005) — BranniganSkins (2007) — KieranDerry Girls (2018) — EammonFather Ted (1995) — Father Dougal McGuireHandsome Devil (2017) — Donal RocheDeath in Paradise (2011) — Jack MooneyExtraordinary (2023) — Martin (voice)The Butcher Boy (1998) — Mr PurcellThe Woman in the Wall (2023) — DaraCucumber (2015) — Brian McCoyLondon Irish (2013) — DaMy Hero (2000) — George Sunday / ThermomanReturn to Paradise (2024) — DI Jack MooneyRobbie the Reindeer: Hooves of Fire (1999) — Robbie the Reindeer (voice)Rosie Molloy Gives Up Everything (2022) — Conall MolloyMy Freaky Family (2024) — Nerlin Flood (voice)The Ghastly Ghoul (2023) — GarySmall, Far Away: The World of Father Ted (2011)The Emerald Isles with Ardal O'Hanlon (2024) — CreatorThe Adventures of Greyfriars Bobby (2005) — Coconut Tam