
Birdy Sweeney
Known for Acting · 24 credits
- Born
- 1931-06-14
- Died
- 1999-05-11
Biography
Birdy Sweeney was an Irish actor best remembered for his regular role in TV drama Ballykissangel. His name came from his uncanny ability to mimic birdsong.
Known For
TV Shows (7)
Movies (17)

The Crying Game
1992
as Tommy

Space Truckers
1996
as Mr Zesty

Angela's Ashes
1999
as Old Priest

The Butcher Boy
1998
as Man in Well

Naming the Names
1987
as Man at Divis

The Snapper
1993
as Loner

The Nephew
1998
as Old Codger

Divorcing Jack
1998
as Lift Attendant

Downtime
1997
as Pat

Arise and Go Now
1991
as Dade's Father

The End of the World Man
1986
as Workman
Journey to Knock
1991
as Stan

Reefer and the Model
1988
as Instant Photo

The Cry
1984
as Mr. Ferguson
A Woman Calling
1984
as Man in Shop

The Poorhouse Revisited
2011

The Temptation of Eileen Hughes
1988
as Caretaker
About Birdy Sweeney
Birdy Sweeney was an Irish actor best remembered for his regular role in TV drama Ballykissangel. His name came from his uncanny ability to mimic birdsong. With 24 credits spanning from 1984 to 2011, Birdy Sweeney has appeared in 17 films and 7 TV shows.
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Most Popular Birdy Sweeney Movies
- The Crying Game (1992) — as Tommy
- Space Truckers (1996) — as Mr Zesty
- Angela's Ashes (1999) — as Old Priest
- The Butcher Boy (1998) — as Man in Well
- Naming the Names (1987) — as Man at Divis
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