Birdy Sweeney
Acting Born Jun 14, 1931 24 credits
Biography
Birdy Sweeney works in acting. Born June 14, 1931. Archytele tracks 24 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
The Poorhouse Revisited
Angela's Ashes
The Butcher BoyThe NephewDivorcing Jack
Downtime
BallykissangelSpace TruckersSafe And Sound
Father TedThe Hanging Gale
Scarlett
The Snapper
The Crying Game
Murder in EdenArise and Go NowJourney to Knock
Reefer and the ModelThe Temptation of Eileen Hughes
Naming the Names
The End of the World Man
The BillThe CryA Woman Calling
Full Filmography
24 titles- The Bill (1984)
- Father Ted (1995) as Father Cullen
- Ballykissangel (1996) as Eamon Byrne
- Scarlett (1994) as James O'Hara
- Space Truckers (1996) as Mr Zesty
- The Crying Game (1992) as Tommy
- Angela's Ashes (1999) as Old Priest
- The Hanging Gale (1995) as Patrick Dolan
- The Butcher Boy (1998) as Man in Well
- The Snapper (1993) as Loner
- Safe And Sound (1996) as Eammon
- Murder in Eden (1991) as Crubog
- The Nephew (1998) as Old Codger
- Divorcing Jack (1998) as Lift Attendant
- The Cry (1984) as Mr. Ferguson
- A Woman Calling (1984) as Man in Shop
- Naming the Names (1987) as Man at Divis
- Arise and Go Now (1991) as Dade's Father
- The End of the World Man (1986) as Workman
- Downtime (1997) as Pat
- Reefer and the Model (1988) as Instant Photo
- Journey to Knock (1991) as Stan
- The Temptation of Eileen Hughes (1988) as Caretaker
- The Poorhouse Revisited (2011)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Birdy Sweeney best known for?
Birdy Sweeney is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Bill (1984), The Devil's Advocate (1997), Ballykissangel (1996), Encounters of the Spooky Kind (1980).
When and where was Birdy Sweeney born?
Birdy Sweeney was born on June 14, 1931.
How many credits does Birdy Sweeney have?
Birdy Sweeney has accumulated over 24 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1984 to 2011.
What is Birdy Sweeney's background in cinema and television?
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.
Birdy Sweeney by the numbers
24credits
17films
7TV series
1984–2011active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Father Ted (1995) as Father Cullen — aged about 64
- Angela's Ashes (1999) as Old Priest — aged about 68
- Ballykissangel (1996) as Eamon Byrne — aged about 65
- The Crying Game (1992) as Tommy — aged about 61
- The Bill (1984) — aged about 53
- Scarlett (1994) as James O'Hara — aged about 63
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