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Des Nealon

Acting Ireland 21 credits
21
Total Credits
1971–2025
55 Years Career Span
5
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Des Nealon works in acting. Born in Ireland. Archytele tracks 21 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Known for

Film

Cell 211

as Priest

Unorthodox

2020
Film

Dead Bodies

as Mr. Kearns
Film

Educating Rita

as Invigilator
Film

Von Richthofen and Brown

as British Intelligence Officer

Frequent co-stars

Andrew Scott 1 shared title
Katy Davis 1 shared title
Kelly Reilly 1 shared title
Darren Healy 1 shared title
Eamonn Owens 1 shared title
Jer O'Leary 1 shared title
Gerard McSorley 1 shared title
Liz Quinn 1 shared title
Brendan O'Sullivan 1 shared title
Sean McGinley 1 shared title

Career timeline

Going Dutch
The Dry
Angela's Christmas
Inspektor Jury spielt Katz und MausThe Flag
A Thousand Times Good Night
The Rafters
Love/HatePentecost
Dead Bodies
Bachelors Walk
Park
Shoot to Kill
Shergar
Reflections
Educating RitaThe Country Girls
Cry of the Innocent
Katie: The Year of a ChildThe Outsider
Von Richthofen and Brown

Full Filmography

21 titles
  • Going Dutch (2025) as Old Man
  • The Dry (2022) as Uncle Joe
  • Angela's Christmas (2017) as Shopkeeper / Reveler Three (voice)
  • Inspektor Jury spielt Katz und Maus (2016) as Lord Lister
  • The Flag (2016) as Codger
  • A Thousand Times Good Night (2013) as Elderly man
  • The Rafters (2012)
  • Love/Hate (2010) as Priest
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  • Pentecost (2010)
  • Dead Bodies (2003) as Mr. Kearns
  • Bachelors Walk (2001) as Jimmy Quinn
  • Park (1999) as Park-Keeper
  • Shoot to Kill (1990) as RUC Sgt.
  • Shergar (1986) as Policeman
  • Reflections (1984) as Tom Mittler
  • Educating Rita (1983) as Invigilator
  • The Country Girls (1983) as Mr Brennan
  • Cry of the Innocent (1980) as Tooms #2
  • Katie: The Year of a Child (1979) as Riley
  • The Outsider (1979) as Col. O'Darrell
  • Von Richthofen and Brown (1971) as British Intelligence Officer

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Des Nealon best known for?

Des Nealon is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Cell 211 (2009), Unorthodox (2020), Dead Bodies (2003), Educating Rita (1983).

When and where was Des Nealon born?

Des Nealon was born in Ireland.

How many credits does Des Nealon have?

Des Nealon has accumulated over 21 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1971 to 2025.

What is Des Nealon's background in cinema and television?

Des Nealon is an established Irish actor with a prolific career in film, television, and theatre spanning over five decades. He is best known for his roles in iconic Irish productions such as Bachelors Walk, The Irish R.M., and the Academy Award-nominated short film Pentecost.

Des Nealon by the numbers

21credits
17films
4TV series
1971–2025active years

Full filmography (21)

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