Gary Lydon
Known for
If longevity counts for anything, Gary Lydon is a British actor whose career has outlived most of the formats it was recorded on. Another entry worth naming is 'The Banshees of Inisherin'. The trail of credits goes back as far as 1996. The distance between the first credit and the most recent is about 30 years. 'War Horse' is the title most people reach for first, with Si Easton at the center of it.
Gary Lydon
29 Movies
2 Series
If longevity counts for anything, Gary Lydon is a British actor whose career has outlived most of the formats it was recorded on. Another entry worth naming is 'The Banshees of Inisherin'. The trail of credits goes back as far as 1996. The distance between the first credit and the most recent is about 30 years. 'War Horse' is the title most people reach for first, with Si Easton at the center of it.
Movies
Plays Peadar Kearney
The Banshees of Inisherin
2022
Plays Geoff
Shadow Dancer
2012
Plays Mr. Farrell
Brooklyn
2015
Plays Si Easton
War Horse
2011
Plays Garda Inspector Gerry Stanton
The Guard
2011
Plays Inspector Stanton
Calvary
2014
Plays Squad Youth #1
Michael Collins
1996
Plays Doyle
The Hallow
2015
Plays Tom Rooney
Ordinary Decent Criminal
2000
Plays Gerry Byrne
One Sweet Hour
2026
Plays Garda Sergeant
Boy Eats Girl
2005
Plays Chief Guard
Six Shooter
2004
Plays Larry
Stella Days
2012
Plays Det. McDonough
The Informant
1997
Plays Johnny Mulligan
Barber
2023
Plays Patrick
Sinners
2002
Plays Peter Connolly
The Last September
2000
Plays Tommy
Gold
2014
Plays Eddie
Nothing Personal
1996
Plays SI Richard Byrne
Broken Law
2020
Plays Big Eddy
Small Engine Repair
2006
Plays Gerry
The Second Death
2000
Latest Trailers
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Barber
Full Filmography
One Sweet Hour
Gerry Byrne
2026
Film
Crazy Love
Executive Chairman
2025
Film
Bodkin
Desy McArdle · 1 episode
2024–
TV
Barber
Johnny Mulligan
2023
Film
The Banshees of Inisherin
Peadar Kearney
2022
Film
An Encounter
The Man
2022
Film
The Lucky Man
Terry
2020
Film
Broken Law
SI Richard Byrne
2020
Film
Moth
Ciarán
2019
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gary Lydon still alive?
Gary Lydon passed away on May 3, 2026 at age 61.
What are the most famous roles of Gary Lydon?
Gary Lydon is best known for roles in War Horse, The Banshees of Inisherin, Brooklyn.
How many movies has Gary Lydon been in?
Over a 30-year career (since 1996), Gary Lydon has appeared in 29 movies and 2 TV shows.
What was Gary Lydon's first movie?
The career of Gary Lydon began with Nothing Personal (1996).
What is Gary Lydon's most recent movie or series?
Gary Lydon's most recent release is Crazy Love, which premiered on September 13, 2025.
What TV shows has Gary Lydon appeared in?
On television, Gary Lydon has appeared in Bodkin, Amongst Women, On Home Ground.
Does Gary Lydon have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Gary Lydon's upcoming work includes: One Sweet Hour (2026).
Gary Lydon
1964-09-11 · London, United Kingdom
Gary Lydon was a British/Irish actor who starred in films such as The Guard and The Banshees of Inisherin.