
Ardal O'Hanlon
Known for Acting · 70 credits
- Born
- 1965-10-08 (age 60)
- Place of birth
- Carrickmacross, County Monaghan, Ireland
Biography
Ardal O'Hanlon was born in Carrickmacross, County Monaghan, Ireland. He is an actor and writer, known for Father Ted (1995), My Hero (2000) and Val Falvey TD (2009). He is married to Melanie. They have three children.
Known For
TV Shows (41)

Doctor Who
2005
as Brannigan

The Graham Norton Show
2007
as Self

Top of the Pops
1964
as Self - Host

Death in Paradise
2011
as Jack Mooney

The One Show
2006
as Self

Skins
2007
as Kieran

Taskmaster
2015
as Self

Richard Osman's House of Games
2017
as Self - Panellist

Parkinson
1998
as Self

Shooting Stars
1993
as Self

Sherlock & Daughter
2025
as Mr. Halligan

Lily's Driftwood Bay
2014
as Bull Dozer (voice)

Derry Girls
2018
as Eammon

My Hero
2000
as George Sunday / Thermoman

Father Ted
1995
as Father Dougal McGuire

Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled
2014
as Self

How to Get to Heaven from Belfast
2026
as Séamus

Celebrity Catchphrase
2018
as Self - Contestant

Extraordinary
2023
as Martin (voice)

The Late Late Show
1962
as Self

Live at the Apollo
2004

Cucumber
2015
as Brian McCoy

Return to Paradise
2024
as DI Jack Mooney

The Woman in the Wall
2023
as Dara

Six Nations Sin Bin
2019
as Self
Comic Relief
1988
as Father Dougal McGuire

Blessed
2005

London Irish
2013
as Da
The Stand Up Show

Nelly & Nora
2015
as Dad

Big Bad World
1999

Pitch Invasion: How the Scottish and Irish Changed Football
2024
as Self

Irish Pickers
2020
as Narrator

After Hours
2015
as Peter Hannigan

The Emerald Isles with Ardal O'Hanlon
2024

Rosie Molloy Gives Up Everything
2022
as Conall Molloy
Val Falvey, TD
2009
as Val Falvey
Six Nations Greatest Moments
2025
as Self
Showkids
2025
as Charley

Ireland with Ardal O'Hanlon
2016
as Himself
Who Do You Think You Are?
2008
as Himself
Movies (29)

Handsome Devil
2017
as Donal Roche

British Sitcom: 60 Years of Laughing at Ourselves
2016
as Father Dougal McGuire (archive footage) (uncredited)

My Freaky Family
2024
as Nerlin Flood (voice)

Robbie the Reindeer: Legend of the Lost Tribe
2002
as Robbie (voice)
Comic Aid
2005

Robbie the Reindeer in Close Encounters of the Herd Kind
2007
as Robbie (voice)
Blackadder: A Cunning Story
2023
as Self - Contributor

The Butcher Boy
1998
as Mr Purcell
The Funny Blokes of British Comedy
2005
as Self

Fran the Man
2025
as Jim O'Dea

Robbie the Reindeer: Hooves of Fire
1999
as Robbie the Reindeer (voice)

Tales of the Riverbank
2008
as Hammy Hamster (voice)

The Adventures of Greyfriars Bobby
2005
as Coconut Tam

Ardal O'Hanlon: Tomb Raider
2022
as Self - Presenter

The Ghastly Ghoul
2023
as Gary
Dermot Morgan: Fearless Funnyman
2013
as Self
Wide Open Spaces
2009
as Myles

Border Country: When Ireland Was Divided
2019
as Himself

Ardal O'Hanlon - Live in Dublin
2007
as Himself

Stop! You're Killing Me
2004

Twice Shy
2016
as Brendan O'Meara
Small, Far Away: The World of Father Ted
2011

Flying Saucer Rock 'n' Roll
1997
as Eddie Johnny
You'll Never Believe Who's Dead
as John Cosgrove Jr.
The Last Priests in Ireland
2024
as Self
Nazis, Treasures, and the Quest For Celts
2022
as Host

The Geneva Window: Through a Glass Darkly
2024
as Self - Presenter

Ardal O'Hanlon - Live from Dublin's Gaiety Theatre
1997

Showbands: How Ireland Learned to Party
2019
as Himself - Presenter
About Ardal O'Hanlon
Ardal O'Hanlon was born in Carrickmacross, County Monaghan, Ireland. He is an actor and writer, known for Father Ted (1995), My Hero (2000) and Val Falvey TD (2009). He is married to Melanie. They have three children. With 70 credits spanning from 1962 to 2026, Ardal O'Hanlon has appeared in 29 films and 41 TV shows.
Fans searching for Ardal O'Hanlon movies, Ardal O'Hanlon filmography, or the latest projects starring Ardal O'Hanlon can stream many of these titles on Bowood.TV, free and in HD, with no subscription required.
Most Popular Ardal O'Hanlon Movies
- Handsome Devil (2017) — as Donal Roche
- British Sitcom: 60 Years of Laughing at Ourselves (2016) — as Father Dougal McGuire (archive footage) (uncredited)
- My Freaky Family (2024) — as Nerlin Flood (voice)
- Robbie the Reindeer: Legend of the Lost Tribe (2002) — as Robbie (voice)
- Comic Aid (2005)
Where to Watch Ardal O'Hanlon Films
Most Ardal O'Hanlon movies and series are available to stream on Bowood.TV in full HD, completely free and without signup. Browse the complete filmography above to jump directly to any title. For more films and the latest web series featuring Ardal O'Hanlon, check our movies catalogue and browse page.