Des Nealon

Acting

Des Nealon

Ireland

Des Nealon is an established Irish actor with a prolific career in film, television, and theatre spanning over five decades. He is best known for his roles in iconic Irish productions such as Bachelors Walk, The Irish R.M., and the Academy Award-nominated short film Pentecost.

Known for

Highlights

Angela's Christmas2017 · Film · Shopkeeper / Reveler Three (voice)
Educating Rita1983 · Film · Invigilator
A Thousand Times Good Night2013 · Film · Elderly man
Love/Hate2010 · Series · Priest
Von Richthofen and Brown1971 · Film · British Intelligence Officer
The Dry2022 · Series · Uncle Joe

Filmography

Movies

16 films

Angela's Christmas2017 · Film · Shopkeeper / Reveler Three (voice)
Inspektor Jury spielt Katz und Maus2016 · Film · Lord Lister
The Flag2016 · Film · Codger
A Thousand Times Good Night2013 · Film · Elderly man
The Rafters2012 · Film
Pentecost2010 · Film
Dead Bodies2003 · Film · Mr. Kearns
Park1999 · Film · Park-Keeper
Shoot to Kill1990 · Film · RUC Sgt.
Shergar1986 · Film · Policeman
The Country Girls1983 · Film · Mr Brennan
Educating Rita1983 · Film · Invigilator
Cry of the Innocent1980 · Film · Tooms #2
Katie: The Year of a Child1979 · Film · Riley
The Outsider1979 · Film · Col. O'Darrell
Von Richthofen and Brown1971 · Film · British Intelligence Officer

Filmography

Series

4 shows

Going Dutch2025 · Series · Old Man
The Dry2022 · Series · Uncle Joe
Love/Hate2010 · Series · Priest
Bachelors Walk2001 · Series · Jimmy Quinn