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Daragh O'Malley

Acting Born May 25, 1954 Dublin, Ireland 48 credits
48
Total Credits
1970–2014
45 Years Career Span
18
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Daragh Gerard Marion O'Malley is an Irish actor, director, and producer who was born on May 25, 1954, in Dublin, Ireland. He is best known for his portrayal of the character Patrick Harper in the television series Sharpe, which aired from 1993 to 2008 or 2009, co-starring opposite Sean Bean. Throughout his career in the United Kingdom and the United States, O'Malley has appeared in various films, major television shows, and stage productions. His known credits across his career include acting roles in film and television projects such as Fine Romance, Sharpe, and Profil vraha.

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Career

Career overview

Daragh Gerard Marion O'Malley is an Irish actor, director, and producer who was born on May 25, 1954, in Dublin, Ireland. Throughout a career spanning work in the United Kingdom and the United States, O'Malley has appeared in a number of films, major television shows, and stage productions. His known credits in the industry encompass numerous acting roles across various media.

O'Malley is perhaps best known for his portrayal of the character Patrick Harper in the television series Sharpe. In this production, which ran across various dates in sources spanning from 1993 to 2008 and 1993 to 2009, he co-starred opposite Sean Bean. In addition to his work on Sharpe, O'Malley has been associated with other screen projects throughout his career, including appearances in works such as Fine Romance, A, and Profil vraha.

As a versatile creative professional, O'Malley has established a substantial body of work in acting, directing, and producing. His contributions to television and film continue to be referenced through his extensive known credits in entertainment databases and biographical records.

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Career timeline

The Jigsaw
VeraCamelot
Sharpe's Peril
Sharpe's Challenge
The Royal
Puckoon
Waking the DeadRebel HeartThe BombmakerOn Home Ground
LongitudeLongitude
Vendetta
The Magnificent Seven
Sharpe's RevengeSharpe: The LegendSharpe's WaterlooSharpe's Justice
Silent WitnessSharpe's RegimentShaughnessy: The Iron MarshalSharpe's MissionSharpe's Siege
Sharpe's SwordSharpe's GoldSharpe's Battle
Sharpe's EnemySharpe's CompanySharpe's Honour
SharpeSharpe's RiflesSharpe's Eagle
Shoot to Kill
Chinese Whispers
Act of Betrayal
Withnail & ITruckers
The Last Place on EarthBlue Money
Cal
The Long Good Friday
Tales of the Unexpected
StrangersStrangersWilde AllianceRed Shift
Play for Today

Full Filmography

48 titles
  • The Jigsaw (2014) as Vendor
  • Vera (2011) as John Warrick
  • Camelot (2011) as Leodegrance
  • Sharpe's Peril (2008) as Harper
  • Sharpe's Challenge (2006) as Sgt. Harper
  • The Royal (2003) as Niall Donahue
  • Puckoon (2002) as Father Rudden
  • Waking the Dead (2001) as Sean Killigan Snr
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  • Rebel Heart (2001) as James Grace
  • The Bombmaker (2001) as Mick Canning
  • On Home Ground (2001) as Barry King
  • Longitude (2000) as Captain Bourke
  • Longitude (2000) as Capt. Bourke
  • Vendetta (1999) as Dominic O'Malley
  • The Magnificent Seven (1998) as Captain Francis Riley
  • Sharpe's Revenge (1997) as Sergeant Major Patrick Harper
  • Sharpe: The Legend (1997) as Harper
  • Sharpe's Waterloo (1997) as Sergeant Major Patrick Harper
  • Sharpe's Justice (1997) as Sergeant Major Patrick Harper
  • Silent Witness (1996)
  • Sharpe's Regiment (1996) as Sergeant Major Patrick Harper
  • Shaughnessy: The Iron Marshal (1996)
  • Sharpe's Mission (1996) as Sergeant Major Patrick Harper
  • Sharpe's Siege (1996) as Sergeant Major Patrick Harper
  • Sharpe's Sword (1995) as Sergeant Patrick Harper
  • Sharpe's Gold (1995) as Sergeant Patrick Harper
  • Sharpe's Battle (1995) as Sergeant Patrick Harper
  • Sharpe's Enemy (1994) as Sergeant Patrick Harper
  • Sharpe's Company (1994) as Sergeant Patrick Harper
  • Sharpe's Honour (1994) as Sergeant Patrick Harper
  • Sharpe (1993) as Patrick Harper
  • Sharpe's Rifles (1993) as Sergeant Patrick Harper
  • Sharpe's Eagle (1993) as Sergeant Patrick Harper
  • Shoot to Kill (1990) as Constable 'Y'
  • Chinese Whispers (1989) as Nurse Dobbs
  • Act of Betrayal (1988) as Bearded IRA Man
  • Withnail & I (1987) as Irishman
  • Truckers (1987) as Bedrock
  • The Last Place on Earth (1985) as PO Crean
  • Blue Money (1985) as McMordie
  • Cal (1984) as Scarfaced Policeman
  • The Long Good Friday (1980) as 2nd Irishman
  • Tales of the Unexpected (1979) as Jimmy
  • Strangers (1978) as 1st Ambulanceman
  • Strangers (1978) as Finbar Malone
  • Wilde Alliance (1978) as Declan
  • Red Shift (1978) as Face
  • Play for Today (1970)

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Daragh O'Malley best known for?

Daragh O'Malley is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Vera (2011), Camelot (2011), Mr. Holland's Opus (1995), Waking the Dead (2001).

When and where was Daragh O'Malley born?

Daragh O'Malley was born on May 25, 1954 in Dublin, Ireland.

How many credits does Daragh O'Malley have?

Daragh O'Malley has accumulated over 48 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1970 to 2014.

What is Daragh O'Malley's background in cinema and television?

Daragh Gerard Marion O'Malley is an Irish actor, director, and producer who was born on May 25, 1954, in Dublin, Ireland. He is best known for his portrayal of the character Patrick Harper in the television series Sharpe, which aired from 1993 to 2008 or 2009, co-starring opposite Sean Bean. Throughout his career in th...

Daragh O'Malley by the numbers

48credits
30films
18TV series
1970–2014active years

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