Barry McGovern
Known for
Barry McGovern is an Irish actor whose career has outlived most of the formats it was recorded on. He also turns up in 'Far and Away'. The count stands at 25 titles, and the range inside it is wide. 'Braveheart' sits at the front of the filmography, where he plays King's Advisor.
Barry McGovern
12 Movies
13 Series
Barry McGovern is an Irish actor whose career has outlived most of the formats it was recorded on. He also turns up in 'Far and Away'. The count stands at 25 titles, and the range inside it is wide. 'Braveheart' sits at the front of the filmography, where he plays King's Advisor.
Movies
Plays King's Advisor
Braveheart
1995
Plays McGuire
Far and Away
1992
Plays Luggage Salesman
Joe Versus the Volcano
1990
Plays Cleary
Wild Mountain Thyme
2020
Plays Patrick Ryan
The Cured
2017
Plays IRA Man 1
The General
1998
Plays Erskine Childers
Forgiveness
Plays Dr. Golding
My Name Is Emily
2016
Plays DuCoque
Apocalypse Clown
2023
Plays The Commandant
Penance
2018
Plays McTavish
Driftwood
1997
Plays Secret Agent Smart
Studs
2006
TV Shows
Plays Narrator (voice)
Critters TV
2019
Plays Dermot
Foreign Bodies
1987
Plays Art Ó Suilleabháin
Boglands
2024
Plays Dr. James Whelan
Blackshore
2024
Plays Archbishop William Walsh
Rebellion
2016
Plays Sandy Benson
Obituary
2023
Plays Bishop Bonnivet
The Tudors
2007
Plays Beckett
Bodkin
2024
Plays Dr. Gabriel
The Woman in the Wall
2023
Plays French Archbishop
Vikings
2013
Plays Orlio
Foundation
2021
Plays Dying Man
Game of Thrones
2011
Plays Desmond
ScreenPlay
1986
Latest Trailers
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Blue Fiddle
Full Filmography
Boglands
Art Ó Suilleabháin · 6 episodes
2024–
TV
At Sea
Whale (Voice)
2024
Film
Bodkin
Beckett · 1 episode
2024–
TV
Blackshore
Dr. James Whelan · 6 episodes
2024–
TV
Obituary
Sandy Benson · 2 episodes
2023–
TV
The Woman in the Wall
Dr. Gabriel · 1 episode
2023–
TV
Apocalypse Clown
DuCoque
2023
Film
Foundation
Orlio · 1 episode
2021–
TV
Wild Mountain Thyme
Cleary
2020
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Barry McGovern and where are they from?
Barry McGovern is 78 years old, born on January 1, 1948 in Dublin, Ireland.
What are the most famous roles of Barry McGovern?
Barry McGovern is best known for roles in Braveheart, Far and Away, Joe Versus the Volcano.
How many movies has Barry McGovern been in?
Over a 47-year career (since 1979), Barry McGovern has appeared in 12 movies and 12 TV shows.
What was Barry McGovern's first movie?
The career of Barry McGovern began with Katie: The Year of a Child (1979).
What is Barry McGovern's most recent movie or series?
Barry McGovern's most recent release is A Sunken Place, which premiered on September 4, 2026.
What TV shows has Barry McGovern appeared in?
On television, Barry McGovern has appeared in Game of Thrones, Vikings, Foundation, The Tudors.
Barry McGovern
1948-01-01 · Dublin, Ireland
Barry McGovern is an Irish actor whose career has outlived most of the formats it was recorded on. He also turns up in 'Far and Away'. The count stands at 25 titles, and the range inside it is wide. 'Braveheart' sits at the front of the filmography, where he plays King's Advisor.