Sean McGinley
Mar 1, 1956 (70)
Gaoth Dobhair, Donegal, Ireland
43 Movies
17 Series
Originally from Gaoth Dobhair, Donegal, Ireland, Sean McGinley works as an actor. They are internationally recognised for their role in Braveheart as MacClannough. They have also starred in Gangs of New York and The Wind That Shakes the Barley. They have 43 films and 17 TV productions to their name, working mainly across genres like drama.
70Age
43Movies
17Series
Sean McGinley
43 Movies
17 Series
Originally from Gaoth Dobhair, Donegal, Ireland, Sean McGinley works as an actor. They are internationally recognised for their role in Braveheart as MacClannough. They have also starred in Gangs of New York and The Wind That Shakes the Barley. They have 43 films and 17 TV productions to their name, working mainly across genres like drama.
70
Age
43
Movies
17
Series
Movies
Braveheart
1995
Gangs of New York
2002
Circle of Friends
1995
Michael Collins
1996
The Wind That Shakes the Barley
2006
Closing the Ring
2007
Man About Dog
2004
The Field
1990
Shrooms
2007
The Last Rifleman
2023
The General
1998
Resurrection Man
1998
On a Clear Day
2005
Sixty Six
2006
The Closer You Get
2000
Conspiracy of Silence
2003
The Claim
2000
A Further Gesture
1997
The Butcher Boy
1998
The Truth Commissioner
2016
The Informant
1997
Dead Bodies
2003
The Tiger's Tail
2006
Fools of Fortune
1990
Trojan Eddie
1996
The Mighty Celt
2005
Freeze Frame
2004
The Disappearance of Finbar
1997
Simon Magus
1999
The Curse of Audrey Earnshaw
2020
Family
1994
Wait for Me
2023
What Where
2000
That They May Face the Rising Sun
2024
Watermelon
2003
48 Angels
2006
TV Shows
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National Theatre Live: The Brightening Air
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National Theatre Live: The Brightening Air
Pierre
2025
Film
That They May Face the Rising Sun
Johnny Murphy
2024
Film
The Last Rifleman
Brendan O'Brien
2023
Film
Wait for Me
Ged
2023
Film
The Curse of Audrey Earnshaw
Seamus Dwyer
2020
Film
Stalker
Henry
2019
Film
Death and Nightingales
Bishop Donnelly
2018
TV
Butterfly
Peter Duffy
2018
TV
The Alienist
Bishop Potter
2018
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Sean McGinley and where are they from?
Sean McGinley is 70 years old, born on March 1, 1956 in Gaoth Dobhair, Donegal, Ireland.
What are the most famous roles of Sean McGinley?
Sean McGinley is best known for roles in Braveheart, Gangs of New York, The Wind That Shakes the Barley.
How many movies has Sean McGinley been in?
Over a 41-year career (since 1985), Sean McGinley has appeared in 55 movies and 20 TV shows.
What was Sean McGinley's first movie?
The career of Sean McGinley began with The Playboy of the Western World (1985).
What is Sean McGinley's most recent movie or series?
Sean McGinley's most recent release is National Theatre Live: The Brightening Air, which premiered on October 14, 2025.
What TV shows has Sean McGinley appeared in?
On television, Sean McGinley has appeared in The Alienist, Midsomer Murders, Shetland, Lewis.
Sean McGinley
1956-03-01 · Gaoth Dobhair, Donegal, Ireland
Seán McGinley is an Irish film and TV actor. He's appeared in about 80 films and television series.