Ardal O'Hanlon

Acting

Ardal O'Hanlon

Born 8 October 1965 · Carrickmacross, County Monaghan, Ireland · 61

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.

Known for

Highlights

Doctor Who2005 · Series · Brannigan
Skins2007 · Series · Kieran
Derry Girls2018 · Series · Eammon
Father Ted1995 · Series · Father Dougal McGuire
Handsome Devil2017 · Film · Donal Roche
Death in Paradise2011 · Series · Jack Mooney

Filmography

Movies

16 films

You'll Never Believe Who's Dead2026 · Film · John Cosgrove Jr.
Fran the Man2025 · Film · Jim O'Dea
My Freaky Family2024 · Film · Nerlin Flood (voice)
The Ghastly Ghoul2023 · Film · Gary
Handsome Devil2017 · Film · Donal Roche
Twice Shy2016 · Film · Brendan O'Meara
Tales of the Riverbank2008 · Film · Hammy Hamster (voice)
Graham Linehan: Funny Business2008 · Film
Robbie the Reindeer in Close Encounters of the Herd Kind2007 · Film · Robbie (voice)
The Adventures of Greyfriars Bobby2005 · Film · Coconut Tam
Stop! You're Killing Me2004 · Film
Robbie the Reindeer: Legend of the Lost Tribe2002 · Film · Robbie (voice)
Robbie the Reindeer: Hooves of Fire1999 · Film · Robbie the Reindeer (voice)
The Butcher Boy1998 · Film · Mr Purcell
Flying Saucer Rock 'n' Roll1997 · Film · Eddie Johnny
Ardal O'Hanlon - Live from Dublin's Gaiety Theatre1997 · Film

Filmography

Series

23 shows

How to Get to Heaven from Belfast2026 · Series · Séamus
Sherlock & Daughter2025 · Series · Mr. Halligan
Return to Paradise2024 · Series · DI Jack Mooney
The Emerald Isles with Ardal O'Hanlon2024 · Series
The Woman in the Wall2023 · Series · Dara
Extraordinary2023 · Series · Martin (voice)
Rosie Molloy Gives Up Everything2022 · Series · Conall Molloy
Derry Girls2018 · Series · Eammon
After Hours2015 · Series · Peter Hannigan
Nelly & Nora2015 · Series · Dad
Cucumber2015 · Series · Brian McCoy
Lily's Driftwood Bay2014 · Series · Bull Dozer (voice)
London Irish2013 · Series · Da
Death in Paradise2011 · Series · Jack Mooney
Dave's One Night Stand2010 · Series · Writer
Skins2007 · Series · Kieran
Blessed2005 · Series
Doctor Who2005 · Series · Brannigan
Celebrity Mastermind2003 · Series
My Hero2000 · Series · George Sunday / Thermoman
Big Bad World1999 · Series
Father Ted1995 · Series · Father Dougal McGuire
Comic Relief1988 · Series · Father Dougal McGuire