Dermot Crowley
Known for
Whatever else has changed around him, Dermot Crowley has remained a working actor with a body of work built one job at a time. General Madine in 'Return of the Jedi' is the role that outgrew the rest. Viewers may also know him from 'Babel'. Drama has been the most frequent territory. The career now covers more than 50 years.
Dermot Crowley
27 Movies
33 Series
Whatever else has changed around him, Dermot Crowley has remained a working actor with a body of work built one job at a time. General Madine in 'Return of the Jedi' is the role that outgrew the rest. Viewers may also know him from 'Babel'. Drama has been the most frequent territory. The career now covers more than 50 years.
Movies
Plays General Madine
Return of the Jedi
1983
Plays Barth
Babel
2006
Plays Kamp
Octopussy
1983
Plays Hugh McGrath
The Foreigner
2017
Plays Lambert
The Best Offer
2013
Plays Lazar Kaganovich
The Death of Stalin
2017
Plays Martin Schenk
Luther: The Fallen Sun
2023
Plays Dougal McDermott
The Legend of Bagger Vance
2000
Plays Sir Otway
The Wonder
2022
Plays Sergeant Francois Duval
Son of the Pink Panther
1993
Plays Priest
The Lady in the Van
2015
Plays Bolton
Black '47
2018
Plays Mr Webb
The Doctor and the Devils
1985
Plays P.R. Irwin
Mrs. Brown's Boys D'Movie
2014
Plays Father Grogan
Holy Water
2009
Plays Lord Halifax
A Prominent Patient
2017
Plays Donal
Baltimore
2024
Plays Braintree
Wilt
1989
Plays Father Cunningham
Before You Go
2002
Plays Dr Barnet
Staggered
1994
Plays Flynne
Giro City
1982
TV Shows
Plays Martin Schenk
Luther
2010
Plays DS McBride
Call Me Mister
1986
Plays Mr. Vholes
Bleak House
2005
Plays Pat Whyte
Father Figure
2013
Plays James Coyle
The Woman in the Wall
2023
Plays Mr. Coyne
Rebel Heart
2001
Plays Father Julian
The Sculptress
1996
Plays Neeley Scollard
Falling for a Dancer
1998
Plays Dr. Bennet
A Touch of Frost
1992
Plays Archbishop Potter
Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler
2019
Plays Bob Allard
Lawless
2004
Plays Asst. Chief Constable David Bannen
The Chief
1990
Plays Peter Hatchard
Midsomer Murders
1997
Plays Father Liam Deliverance
Father Ted
1995
Plays Norman Stangerson
Jonathan Creek
1997
Plays Eric Newland
Spooks
2002
Plays Derek Bennet
New Tricks
2004
Plays Arthur Simpson
Agatha Christie's Poirot
1989
Plays Mr. Matthews
Kingdom
2007
Plays Graham Emerton QC
Kavanagh Q.C.
1995
Plays Elkins
Murder Rooms: The Dark Beginnings of Sherlock Holmes
2001
Plays Nick Rutherford
Minder
1979
Plays Father Michael
Murder in Suburbia
2004
Plays Stephen Parrish
Pie in the Sky
1994
Plays Henry Neilson
Liar
2017
Plays Joseph Sr.
The Suspect
2022
Plays Henry Townsend
Foyle's War
2002
Plays George Bernard Shaw
Victorian Scandals
1976
Plays Terrorist
Plays for Britain
1976
Plays Chris
ScreenPlay
1986
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Brown Bread
Full Filmography
Brown Bread
Seamus
2025
Film
Baltimore
Donal
2024
Film
The Woman in the Wall
James Coyle · 6 episodes
2023–
TV
Luther: The Fallen Sun
Martin Schenk
2023
Film
The Wonder
Sir Otway
2022
Film
The Suspect
Joseph Sr. · 1 episode
2022–
TV
Harold & Mary
Harold
2022
Film
Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler
Archbishop Potter · 2 episodes
2020
TV
Black '47
Bolton
2018
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Dermot Crowley and where are they from?
Dermot Crowley is 79 years old, born on March 19, 1947 in Cork, Ireland.
What are the most famous roles of Dermot Crowley?
Dermot Crowley is best known for roles in Return of the Jedi, Babel, The Best Offer.
How many movies has Dermot Crowley been in?
Over a 50-year career (since 1976), Dermot Crowley has appeared in 27 movies and 33 TV shows.
What was Dermot Crowley's first movie?
The career of Dermot Crowley began with The Paradise Run (1976).
What is Dermot Crowley's most recent movie or series?
Dermot Crowley's most recent release is Brown Bread, which premiered on July 9, 2025.
What TV shows has Dermot Crowley appeared in?
On television, Dermot Crowley has appeared in Luther, Agatha Christie's Poirot, Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler, Midsomer Murders.
Dermot Crowley
1947-03-19 · Cork, Ireland
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