Malachy McCourt
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.
Personal Details
Movies (37)
Nick and Nicky
as Father O'Rourke
2024
The Ghost of Richard Harris
as Self
2022
Angela's Christmas
as Narrator
2017
Isn't It Delicious
as Father Bob
2013
The Fitzgerald Family Christmas
as Father
2012
The Mighty Macs
as Monsignor
2011
The Other Guys
as Old Man at Irish Bar
2010
After.Life
as Father Graham
2009
Righteous Kill
as Father Connell
2008
Kettle of Fish
as Robert
2006
Ira & Abby
as First Justice of the Peace
2006
Beautiful Kid
as Mr. Finn
2003
Happy Hour
as Dr. Pitcoff
2003
Ash Wednesday
as Whitey
2002
The Guru
as Father Flanagan
2002
Beyond the Pale
2000
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Mystery of the Blues
as Chief Garrety
1999
The Deli
as O'Reilly
1997
The Devil's Own
as Bishop
1997
Turbulence
as Door Man
1997
She's the One
as Tom
1996
The Twilight Zone: Rod Serling's Lost Classics
as Mr. Flanagan (segment "Where the Dead Are")
1994
Green Card
as Party Guest
1990
The Bonfire of the Vanities
as Tony - Doorman
1990
Reversal of Fortune
as Englishman
1990
The Field
as Sergeant
1990
Brewster's Millions
as George the Doorman
1985
The House of God
as Officer Gillheeny
1984
Q
as Commissioner
1982
Thin Ice
as Matt
1981
Reward
as Jimmy Moran
1980
The Orphan
1979
You Can't Go Home Again
as Tim Wagner
1979
The Brink's Job
as Mutt Murphy
1978
Manny's Orphans
as Father Arch McCoy
1978
Montana Trap
1976
The Molly Maguires
as Bartender
1970
TV Shows (13)
Life on Mars
as The Wizard
2008
Oz
as Father Daniel Meehan
1997
Remember WENN
as Bishop Kenneth Quinn
1996
JFK: Reckless Youth
as Honey Fitz
1993
Tales from the Darkside
as Dr. Stillman
1984
Tales of the Unexpected
as Judge
1979
The Dain Curse
as Mickey
1978
All My Children
1970
The F.B.I.
as Dave Davison
1965
The Merv Griffin Show
as Self
1962
The Mike Douglas Show
as Self
1961
Surfside 6
1960
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
as Self
1957