Jack MacGowran
Known for
Time and sheer volume of work have made Jack MacGowran a veteran actor whose career has outlived most of the formats it was recorded on. With 47 credits to his name, volume is part of the story. The role of Burke Dennings in 'The Exorcist' is the one that keeps being brought up. 'Doctor Zhivago' is the other credit that tends to come up. 1951 is the year the filmography opens. Drama has been the most frequent territory.
Jack MacGowran
33 Movies
14 Series
Time and sheer volume of work have made Jack MacGowran a veteran actor whose career has outlived most of the formats it was recorded on. With 47 credits to his name, volume is part of the story. The role of Burke Dennings in 'The Exorcist' is the one that keeps being brought up. 'Doctor Zhivago' is the other credit that tends to come up. 1951 is the year the filmography opens. Drama has been the most frequent territory.
Movies
Plays Burke Dennings
The Exorcist
1973
Plays Petya
Doctor Zhivago
1965
Plays Professor Abronsius
The Fearless Vampire Killers
1967
Plays Robinson
Lord Jim
1965
Plays Phadrig Oge
Darby O'Gill and the Little People
1959
Plays Ignatius Feeney
The Quiet Man
1952
Plays Fool
King Lear
1970
Plays Tommy
Manuela
1957
Plays Albie
Cul-de-sac
1966
Plays Partridge
Tom Jones
1963
Plays Nat Kelly
Age of Consent
1969
Plays Frightened Man
Captain Clegg
1962
Plays Jacques
Start the Revolution Without Me
1970
Plays Juniper
How I Won the War
1967
Plays Market Porter
The Boy and the Bridge
1959
Plays Dr. Sampson, the paleontologist
The Giant Behemoth
1959
Plays Irish Poet
The Inn Way Out
1967
Plays Vernon Crump (as Jack McGowran)
The Titfield Thunderbolt
1953
Plays Terence
Mix Me a Person
1962
Plays Mickey J., The Poitín Maker (segment 'The Majesty of the Law')
The Rising of the Moon
1957
Plays Postman
Blind Date
1959
Plays Collector
A Day at the Beach
1970
Plays Archie
Young Cassidy
1965
Plays Prof. Oscar Collins
Wonderwall
1969
Plays Leo Zimmerman
The Yin and the Yang of Mr. Go
1974
Plays Furber
The Brain
1962
Plays Campbell
Jacqueline
1956
Plays William Bates
She Didn't Say No!
1958
Plays Joe O'Connor
Rooney
1958
Plays Patsy McGuire
The Gentle Gunman
1952
Plays Billy Kyle
No Resting Place
1951
TV Shows
Plays Sean
Sailor of Fortune
1957
Plays Banner B. Banner
The Champions
1968
Plays Matt Youghal
Espionage
1963
Plays Michele Lanier
Banacek
1972
Plays 'Happy' Roden
Gideon's Way
1965
Plays Professor Poole
The Avengers
1961
Plays Trinculo
BBC Play of the Month
1965
Plays Jeremiah Hudson
Theatre 625
1964
Plays Cheese & Egg [C.E.Petty]
ITV Playhouse
1967
Plays Drummer
Sergeant Cork
1963
Plays Prior
Danger Man
1960
Plays Alec
Half Hour Story
1967
Plays Brother Michael
The Wednesday Play
1964
Plays Coates
Thirty-Minute Theatre
1965
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The Exorcist
Full Filmography
The Yin and the Yang of Mr. Go
Leo Zimmerman
1974
Film
The Exorcist
Burke Dennings
1973
Film
Banacek
Michele Lanier · 1 episode
1972–
TV
King Lear
Fool
1970
Film
A Day at the Beach
Collector
1970
Film
Start the Revolution Without Me
Jacques
1970
Film
Age of Consent
Nat Kelly
1969
Film
Wonderwall
Prof. Oscar Collins
1969
Film
The Champions
Banner B. Banner · 1 episode
1968–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Jack MacGowran still alive?
Jack MacGowran passed away on January 30, 1973 at age 54.
What are the most famous roles of Jack MacGowran?
Jack MacGowran is best known for roles in The Exorcist, Doctor Zhivago, The Fearless Vampire Killers.
How many movies has Jack MacGowran been in?
Over a 22-year career (since 1951), Jack MacGowran has appeared in 33 movies and 14 TV shows.
What was Jack MacGowran's first movie?
The career of Jack MacGowran began with No Resting Place (1951).
What is Jack MacGowran's most recent movie or series?
Jack MacGowran's most recent release is The Yin and the Yang of Mr. Go, which premiered on December 1, 1974.
What TV shows has Jack MacGowran appeared in?
On television, Jack MacGowran has appeared in The Avengers, Danger Man, The Champions, Banacek.
Jack MacGowran
1918-10-13 · Dublin, Ireland
John Joseph "Jack" MacGowran (October 13, 1918 – January 31, 1973) was an Irish character actor, whose last film role was as the alcoholic director Burke Dennings in The Exorcist. He was probably best known for his work with Samuel Beckett.Jack MacGowran , licensed under CC-BY-SA,full list of contributors on Wikipedia.