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Malachy McCourt
Born 1931-09-20New York City, New York, USA
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.
Screen work
Movies & roles
Nick and NickyFather O'RourkeThe Ghost of Richard HarrisSelfAngela's ChristmasNarrator (voice)Isn't It DeliciousFather BobThe Fitzgerald Family ChristmasFatherThe Mighty MacsMonsignorComing Up RosesPriestThe Other GuysOld Man at Irish BarAfter.LifeFather GrahamRighteous KillFather ConnellKettle of FishRobertIra & AbbyFirst Justice of the PeaceBeautiful KidMr. FinnHappy HourDr. PitcoffAsh WednesdayWhiteyThe GuruFather FlanaganBeyond the PaleRoleThe Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Mystery of the BluesChief GarretyThe DeliO'ReillyThe Devil's OwnBishopTurbulenceDoor ManShe's the OneTomThe Twilight Zone: Rod Serling's Lost ClassicsMr. Flanagan (segment "Where the Dead Are")Green CardParty Guest