Gerard McSorley

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name = Gerard McSorley


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caption = McSorely in 2004 film Inside I'm Dancing
birthdate = 1950
location = Omagh, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland
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notable roles = John Gilligan in "Veronica Guerin"
Fergus Connolly in "Inside I'm Dancing"
Father Todd Unctious in "Father Ted"
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Gerard McSorley (born 1950, Omagh, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland) is a character actor for theatre, television and film. He is a descendant of John McSorley, founder of McSorley's Old Ale House, the oldest Irish tavern in New York. The actor currently resides in Gweedore, County Donegal as he wants to learn Irish.

After attending a Christian Brothers school in his hometown he attended St. Columb's College in Derry. He then attended Queen's University, Belfast, where he was taught by among others Seamus Heaney. He has appeared in many Hollywood movies including "Braveheart" (where he is decapitated) and "In the Name of the Father".

One of his most celebrated performances was his lead role in "Omagh", a feature-length television drama depicting the effect of the Omagh bombing on the residents of the town. He is also known for playing "Father Todd Unctious" in an episode of the Channel 4 sitcom "Father Ted".

His film credits include "The Constant Gardener", and he was also cast as Queenan in "The Departed" but had to pull out (Martin Sheen took over the role).

Filmography

* "Inside I'm Dancing" (2004)
* "Omagh" (2004)
* "Veronica Guerin" (2003)
* "A Christmassy Ted" (1996)
* "Michael Collins" (1996)

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