Donal McCann
Actor
Known for
Donal McCann has built a long career as an Irish actor who has outlasted trends, studios and formats. The count stands at 31 titles, and the range inside it is wide. Ask a viewer to place Donal McCann and the answer usually comes back 'Out of Africa'. 'Stealing Beauty' counts among the more visible credits. It began in 1966, at the age of 23. He has worked in drama more often than in any other register.
Donal McCann
Actor
Dublin, Ireland
May 7, 1943 – Jul 17, 1999
Age56years
Movies22
Series9
Donal McCann has built a long career as an Irish actor who has outlasted trends, studios and formats. The count stands at 31 titles, and the range inside it is wide. Ask a viewer to place Donal McCann and the answer usually comes back 'Out of Africa'. 'Stealing Beauty' counts among the more visible credits. It began in 1966, at the age of 23. He has worked in drama more often than in any other register.
Movies
Plays Doctor
Out of Africa
1985
Plays Ian Grayson
Stealing Beauty
1996
Plays Gabriel Conroy
The Dead
1987
Plays Eamon
High Spirits
1988
Plays Leo
Mr. Love
1986
Plays 1st Fireman
The MacKintosh Man
1973
Plays Physician
The Serpent's Kiss
1997
Plays Sean O'Toole
The Fighting Prince of Donegal
1966
Plays Shamie
Cal
1984
Plays Labhras
Poitín
1978
Plays Sam
The Miracle
1991
Plays Tony Egan
The Nephew
1998
Plays Sir James Campbell
Sinful Davey
1969
Plays Bonner
Angel
1982
Plays Danny
Your Man from Six Counties
1976
Plays Priest
The Bishop's Story
1994
Plays Hamilton Echlin
December Bride
1990
Plays Public Gar
Philadelphia, Here I Come
1975
TV Shows
Plays Phineas Finn
The Pallisers
1974
Plays Volunteer
Insurrection
1966
Plays Mulhall
Strumpet City
1980
Plays Stephen Dedalus
BBC Play of the Month
1965
Plays Frank
Armchair Theatre
1956
Plays Jeff Holt
Thriller
1973
Plays Michael
Peak Practice
1993
Plays Big Jim Collins
Play for Today
1970
Plays Det Insp Simpson Gabby
ScreenPlay
1986
Latest Trailers
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The Nephew
Full Filmography 31
The Nephew
Tony Egan
1998
The Serpent's Kiss
Physician
1997
Stealing Beauty
Ian Grayson
1996
Peak Practice
Michael
1994Season 2
The Bishop's Story
Priest
1994
Saints and Scholars
Priest
1992
ScreenPlay
Det Insp Simpson Gabby
1992Season 7
The Miracle
Sam
1991
December Bride
Hamilton Echlin
1990
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Donal McCann still alive?
Donal McCann passed away on July 17, 1999 at age 56.
What are the most famous roles of Donal McCann?
Donal McCann is best known for roles in Out of Africa, Stealing Beauty, High Spirits.
How many movies has Donal McCann been in?
Over a 33-year career (since 1966), Donal McCann has appeared in 22 movies and 9 TV shows.
What was Donal McCann's first movie?
The career of Donal McCann began with The Fighting Prince of Donegal (1966).
What is Donal McCann's most recent movie or series?
Donal McCann's most recent release is The Nephew, which premiered on August 28, 1998.
What TV shows has Donal McCann appeared in?
On television, Donal McCann has appeared in Thriller, Peak Practice, Play for Today, BBC Play of the Month.
Donal McCann
1943-05-07 · Dublin, Ireland
Donal McCann (7 May 1943 – 17 July 1999) was an Irish stage, film, and television actor best known for his roles in the works of Brian Friel and for his lead role in John Huston's last film, The Dead.Donal McCann, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.