Person
Malachy McCourt
Acting · 1931–2024 · New York City, New York, USA
Biography
Malachy Gerard McCourt (September 20, 1931 – March 11, 2024) was an American-Irish actor, writer, and politician. Born in Brooklyn and raised in Limerick, McCourt appeared in several films and soap operas, including The Molly Maguires, Brewster's Millions (1985), and Another World. He also wrote three memoirs, describing his life in Ireland and in the United States. McCourt was the 2006 Green Party candidate for governor of New York, losing to the Democratic candidate Eliot Spitzer. He was the younger brother of author Frank McCourt.
Known for
The Mike Douglas Show
Self
All My Children
1970
The Merv Griffin Show
Self
Oz
Father Daniel Meehan
Tales of the Unexpected
Judge
Tales from the Darkside
Dr. Stillman
The F.B.I.
Dave Davison
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Self
Surfside 6
1960
Life on Mars
The Wizard
Filmography
- 2024Nick and NickyFather O'Rourke
- 2022The Ghost of Richard HarrisSelf
- 2017Angela's ChristmasNarrator (voice)
- 2013Isn't It DeliciousFather Bob
- 2012The Fitzgerald Family ChristmasFather
- 2011The Mighty MacsMonsignor
- 2011Coming Up RosesPriest
- 2010The Other GuysOld Man at Irish Bar
- 2009After.LifeFather Graham
- 2008Life on MarsThe Wizard
- 2008Righteous KillFather Connell
- 2006Kettle of FishRobert
- 2006Ira & AbbyFirst Justice of the Peace
- 2003Beautiful KidMr. Finn
- 2003Happy HourDr. Pitcoff
- 2002Ash WednesdayWhitey
- 2002The GuruFather Flanagan
- 2000Beyond the Pale
- 1999The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Mystery of the BluesChief Garrety
- 1997The DeliO'Reilly
- 1997OzFather Daniel Meehan
- 1997The Devil's OwnBishop
- 1997TurbulenceDoor Man
- 1996She's the OneTom
- 1996Remember WENNBishop Kenneth Quinn
- 1994The Twilight Zone: Rod Serling's Lost ClassicsMr. Flanagan (segment "Where the Dead Are")
- 1993JFK: Reckless YouthHoney Fitz
- 1990Green CardParty Guest
- 1990The Bonfire of the VanitiesTony - Doorman
- 1990Reversal of FortuneEnglishman
- 1990The FieldSergeant
- 1985Brewster's MillionsGeorge the Doorman
- 1984Tales from the DarksideDr. Stillman
- 1984The House of GodOfficer Gillheeny
- 1982QCommissioner
- 1981Thin IceMatt
- 1980RewardJimmy Moran
- 1979The Orphan
- 1979You Can't Go Home AgainTim Wagner
- 1979Tales of the UnexpectedJudge
- 1978The Brink's JobMutt Murphy
- 1978The Dain CurseMickey
- 1978Manny's OrphansFather Arch McCoy
- 1976Montana Trap
- 1970The Molly MaguiresBartender
- 1970All My Children
- 1965The F.B.I.Dave Davison
- 1962The Merv Griffin ShowSelf
- 1961The Mike Douglas ShowSelf
- 1960Surfside 6
- 1957Tonight Starring Jack PaarSelf
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