Niall Tóibín
In a business that burns through people quickly, Niall Tóibín is a long-distance runner with credits spread across cinema, television and everything between. By genre, drama dominates the list. Work has kept arriving for 63 years, which is its own kind of achievement. Playing Joe Donnelly in 'Far and Away' put him in front of the widest audience of the career. He appears in 'Veronica Guerin' too.
Niall Tóibín
20 Movies
15 Series
In a business that burns through people quickly, Niall Tóibín is a long-distance runner with credits spread across cinema, television and everything between. By genre, drama dominates the list. Work has kept arriving for 63 years, which is its own kind of achievement. Playing Joe Donnelly in 'Far and Away' put him in front of the widest audience of the career. He appears in 'Veronica Guerin' too.
Movies
Plays Joe Donnelly
Far and Away
1992
Plays Sergeant O'Casey
Flight of the Doves
1971
Plays O'Keefe
Ryan's Daughter
1970
Plays Father Geraldo
Rat
2000
Plays Handy Paige
Frankie Starlight
1995
Plays Sean
The Nephew
1998
Plays Paddy
Teeth
2007
Plays Andred
Lovespell
1981
Plays Martin Fitzgerald
Dick Francis: Twice Shy
1989
Plays Boots
Eat the Peach
1986
Plays Eyes Horgan
The Ballroom of Romance
1982
Plays Lanigan
Fools of Fortune
1990
Plays The Farmer
The Outsider
1979
Plays Con Sweeney
Philadelphia, Here I Come
1975
Plays Sean
The Sleep of Death
1980
TV Shows
Plays Father Mac
Ballykissangel
1996
Plays John Lively
Stay Lucky
1989
Plays Slipper
The Irish R.M.
1983
Plays Michael Murray Snr
G.B.H.
1991
Plays Kettering
The Wonderful World of Disney
1954
Plays Sean Gallagher
Confessional
1989
Plays Assist. Com. Webb
Dempsey and Makepeace
1985
Plays The Minister
Oxbridge Blues
1984
Plays Sir Ralph Murie
Mitch
1984
Plays Priest
Minder
1979
Plays Malachy
Screen Two
1985
Plays The Defence Counsel
Play for Today
1970
Plays Speaker
Theatre 625
1964
Plays Dermot O'Casey
Bulman
1985
Plays Mick Higgins
ITV Playhouse
1967
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Veronica Guerin
Full Filmography
Teeth
Paddy
2007
Film
Rat
Father Geraldo
2000
Film
The Nephew
Sean
1998
Film
Ballykissangel
Father Mac · 57 episodes
1996–
TV
Frankie Starlight
Handy Paige
1995
Film
Minder
Priest · 1 episode
1994
TV
Far and Away
Joe Donnelly
1992
Film
G.B.H.
Michael Murray Snr · 7 episodes
1991
TV
Fools of Fortune
Lanigan
1990
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Niall Tóibín still alive?
Niall Tóibín passed away on November 13, 2019 at age 89.
What are the most famous roles of Niall Tóibín?
Niall Tóibín is best known for roles in Far and Away, Veronica Guerin, Ryan's Daughter.
How many movies has Niall Tóibín been in?
Over a 56-year career (since 1963), Niall Tóibín has appeared in 20 movies and 14 TV shows.
What was Niall Tóibín's first movie?
The career of Niall Tóibín began with Game Fishing in Ireland (1963).
What is Niall Tóibín's most recent movie or series?
Niall Tóibín's most recent release is Gaybo Laughs Back, which premiered on November 9, 2008.
What TV shows has Niall Tóibín appeared in?
On television, Niall Tóibín has appeared in Casualty, The Wonderful World of Disney, Dempsey and Makepeace, Minder.
Niall Tóibín
1929-11-21 · Cork, County Cork, Ireland
Niall Toibin was an Irish comedian and actor. Born in Cork into an Irish speaking family, Tóibín grew up on the north-side of the city in Bishop's Field. He married Judy Kenny (1931-2001) in 1957. He had five children and seven grandchildren. He had an illustrious acting career spanning over four decades. On October 29 2002 he received the CFT Excellence Award for Best Actor.