Malachy McCourt
Biography
Malachy Gerard McCourt (September 20, 1931 – March 11, 2024) was an American-Irish actor, writer, and politician. Born in Brooklyn and raised in Limerick, McCourt appeared in several films and soap operas, including The Molly Maguires, Brewster's Millions (1985), and Another World. He also wrote three memoirs, describing his life in Ireland and in the United States. McCourt was the 2006 Green Party candidate for governor of New York, losing to the Democratic candidate Eliot Spitzer. He was the younger brother of author Frank McCourt.
Filmography
Nick and Nicky
2024
as Father O'Rourke
The Ghost of Richard Harris
2022
as Self
Angela's Christmas
2017
as Narrator (voice)
Isn't It Delicious
2013
as Father Bob
The Fitzgerald Family Christmas
2012
as Father
The Mighty Macs
2011
as Monsignor
Coming Up Roses
2011
as Priest
The Other Guys
2010
as Old Man at Irish Bar
After.Life
2009
as Father Graham
Righteous Kill
2008
as Father Connell
Kettle of Fish
2006
as Robert
Ira & Abby
2006
as First Justice of the Peace
- No poster
Beautiful Kid
2003
as Mr. Finn
Happy Hour
2003
as Dr. Pitcoff
Ash Wednesday
2002
as Whitey
The Guru
2002
as Father Flanagan
- No poster
Beyond the Pale
2000
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Mystery of the Blues
1999
as Chief Garrety
The Deli
1997
as O'Reilly
The Devil's Own
1997
as Bishop
Turbulence
1997
as Door Man
She's the One
1996
as Tom
The Twilight Zone: Rod Serling's Lost Classics
1994
as Mr. Flanagan (segment "Where the Dead Are")
Green Card
1990
as Party Guest