Ardal O'Hanlon
Actor · Since 1995
Known for
After decades in the business, Ardal O'Hanlon is the kind of actor whose work covers more eras of the industry than most. 29 appearances between the two screens is the plain arithmetic of it. Ask a viewer to place Ardal O'Hanlon and the answer usually comes back 'Handsome Devil'. The list also holds 'Father Ted'.
Ardal O'Hanlon
Actor · Since 1995
11 Movies · 18 Series
After decades in the business, Ardal O'Hanlon is the kind of actor whose work covers more eras of the industry than most. 29 appearances between the two screens is the plain arithmetic of it. Ask a viewer to place Ardal O'Hanlon and the answer usually comes back 'Handsome Devil'. The list also holds 'Father Ted'.
TV Shows
Plays Bull Dozer (voice)
Lily's Driftwood Bay
2014
Plays Dad
Nelly & Nora
2015
Plays George Sunday / Thermoman
My Hero
2000
Plays Father Dougal McGuire
Father Ted
1995
Plays Jack Mooney
Death in Paradise
2011
Plays Self
Taskmaster
2015
Plays Mr. Halligan
Sherlock & Daughter
2025
Plays Conall Molloy
Rosie Molloy Gives Up Everything
2022
Plays Peter Hannigan
After Hours
2015
Plays Séamus
How to Get to Heaven from Belfast
2026
Plays Da
London Irish
2013
Plays Himself
Ireland with Ardal O'Hanlon
2016
Plays DI Jack Mooney
Return to Paradise
2024
Plays Dara
The Woman in the Wall
2023
Plays Eammon
Derry Girls
2018
Plays Kieran
Skins
2007
Plays Brian McCoy
Cucumber
2015
Plays Brannigan
Doctor Who
2005
Latest Trailers
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Fran the Man
Full Filmography 29
You'll Never Believe Who's Dead
John Cosgrove Jr.
2026
2026Season 1
Return to Paradise
DI Jack Mooney
2025Season 2
Sherlock & Daughter
Mr. Halligan · 8 episodes
2025–
Fran the Man
Jim O'Dea
2025
Return to Paradise
DI Jack Mooney
2024Season 1
My Freaky Family
Nerlin Flood (voice)
2024
The Ghastly Ghoul
Gary
2023
2023Season 1
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Ardal O'Hanlon and where are they from?
Ardal O'Hanlon is 61 years old, born on October 8, 1965 in Carrickmacross, County Monaghan, Ireland.
What are the most famous roles of Ardal O'Hanlon?
Ardal O'Hanlon is best known for roles in Handsome Devil, The Butcher Boy, Robbie the Reindeer: Hooves of Fire.
How many movies has Ardal O'Hanlon been in?
Over a 29-year career (since 1997), Ardal O'Hanlon has appeared in 10 movies and 16 TV shows.
What was Ardal O'Hanlon's first movie?
The career of Ardal O'Hanlon began with Ardal O'Hanlon - Live from Dublin's Gaiety Theatre (1997).
What is Ardal O'Hanlon's most recent movie or series?
Ardal O'Hanlon's most recent release is You'll Never Believe Who's Dead, which premiered on July 10, 2026.
What TV shows has Ardal O'Hanlon appeared in?
On television, Ardal O'Hanlon has appeared in Doctor Who, Skins, Derry Girls, Father Ted.
Ardal O'Hanlon
1965-10-08 · Carrickmacross, County Monaghan, Ireland
Ardal O'Hanlon was born in Carrickmacross, County Monaghan, Ireland. He is an actor and writer, known for Father Ted (1995), My Hero (2000) and Val Falvey TD (2009). He is married to Melanie. They have three children.