Gary Whelan

Gary Whelan

Gary Whelan (born in Dublin, Ireland) is an Irish actor, best known for his work on British television.

Although born in Ireland, Gary relocated to London when he was ten years old.

Acting

He is best known for portraying roles in the police force. He starred in the BBC soap opera "EastEnders" twice, once as DS Terry Rich from 1985 - 1987, and later as DS Paul Kemmit, in the spin-off "" in 2003. He played DS Terry Amson in "Prime Suspect" with Helen Mirren in 1991 and most famously he played D.I. Harry Haines in the ITV drama, "The Bill" in 1992-1995, among others.

More recently he is remembered for his role as Brendan Kearney, the village schoolmaster in "Ballykissangel" (1996-2001).

On stage Whelan has played Horatio in "Hamlet" and Salisbury in "Richard II". He has also appeared in two of the "Pink Panther" movies and his other film credits include "Cry Freedom", "Paper Marriage", "Moll Flanders" and "Michael Collins". Recent film roles were O’Connor in "Villa of Roses" and Decaln Murphy in "A Flight of Fancy".

Among Whelan's other television credits are "Glenroe", "Angels", "Hideaway", "Minder", "The Royal" and "Kavanagh QC". Gary has also been seen in the roles of Sam Tilley in "Uncle Silas" and Charlie Pearch in "In Deep". In 2005 he appeared in the BBC hospital drama "Casualty @ Holby City" and in 2006 he starred in Channel 4's "Goldplated".

Personal life

Gary has five children.

Whelan owns the Lion & Lobster pub in Brighton. [ [http://archive.theargus.co.uk/2001/7/4/175681.html Bill star takes on roaring trade ] ] he is married to Jenny and they live in bracknell

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