Birdy Sweeney

Acting

Birdy Sweeney

Born 14 June 1931 · Died 11 May 1999 at 67

Birdy Sweeney was an Irish actor best remembered for his regular role in TV drama Ballykissangel. His name came from his uncanny ability to mimic birdsong.

Known for

Highlights

Father Ted1995 · Series · Father Cullen
The Crying Game1992 · Film · Tommy
Angela's Ashes1999 · Film · Old Priest
The Butcher Boy1998 · Film · Man in Well
The Snapper1993 · Film · Loner
Space Truckers1996 · Film · Mr Zesty

Filmography

Movies

15 films

The Poorhouse Revisited2011 · Film
Angela's Ashes1999 · Film · Old Priest
Divorcing Jack1998 · Film · Lift Attendant
The Nephew1998 · Film · Old Codger
The Butcher Boy1998 · Film · Man in Well
Downtime1997 · Film · Pat
Space Truckers1996 · Film · Mr Zesty
The Snapper1993 · Film · Loner
The Crying Game1992 · Film · Tommy
Arise and Go Now1991 · Film · Dade's Father
Reefer and the Model1988 · Film · Instant Photo
The Temptation of Eileen Hughes1988 · Film · Caretaker
Naming the Names1987 · Film · Man at Divis
The End of the World Man1986 · Film · Workman
The Cry1984 · Film · Mr. Ferguson

Filmography

Series

6 shows

Ballykissangel1996 · Series · Eamon Byrne
The Hanging Gale1995 · Series · Patrick Dolan
Father Ted1995 · Series · Father Cullen
Scarlett1994 · Series · James O'Hara
Murder in Eden1991 · Series · Crubog
The Bill1984 · Series