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Gerry Adams

Acting Born Oct 6, 1948 Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK 24 credits
24
Total Credits
2025
73 Years Career Span
7
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Gerry Adams works in acting. Born October 6, 1948 in Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK. Archytele tracks 24 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Known for

Panorama

1953

World in Action

1963
Film

M*A*S*H

as Self

Dispatches

1987
Film

The Changeling

1980
Film

Kneecap

as Gerry Adams
Film

Crime Story

as Self

Frequent co-stars

Ian Paisley 2 shared titles
Margaret Thatcher 2 shared titles
Mark Halliley 1 shared title
Steven Mackintosh 1 shared title
John Simm 1 shared title
Paul Gascoigne 1 shared title
Graham Taylor 1 shared title
Peter Kilfoyle 1 shared title
David Sullivan 1 shared title
Lolo Ferrari 1 shared title

Career timeline

Gerry Adams: A Ballymurphy Man
KneecapThe Ban
The AgreementThe House of Paisley
Endgame in IrelandHeist: The Northern Bank RobberyPartition, 1921
Crock of Gold: A Few Rounds with Shane MacGowan
The Troubles: A Secret History
John Paul II in Ireland: A Plea for Peace
Bobby Sands: 66 Days
The Disappeared
Art of Conflict: The Murals of Northern Ireland
The Meaning of Life
Chevolution
Banned in the UK
A House Divided
Behind the Mask : The IRA and Sinn Fein
Cutting Edge
Dispatches
60 Minutes
World in Action
Panorama

Full Filmography

24 titles
  • Panorama (1953)
  • World in Action (1963)
  • 60 Minutes (1968) as Self
  • Dispatches (1987)
  • Cutting Edge (1990)
  • Kneecap (2024) as Gerry Adams
  • The Meaning of Life (2009) as Self
  • Banned in the UK (2005) as Self
  • Crock of Gold: A Few Rounds with Shane MacGowan (2020) as Self
  • The Troubles: A Secret History (2019) as Self (archive footage)
  • The Agreement (2023) as Self
  • Endgame in Ireland (2021) as Self (archive footage)
  • The House of Paisley (2023) as Self
  • Gerry Adams: A Ballymurphy Man (2025) as Self
  • Heist: The Northern Bank Robbery (2021) as Self (archive footage)
  • Art of Conflict: The Murals of Northern Ireland (2012) as Himself
  • Chevolution (2008) as Himself
  • Bobby Sands: 66 Days (2016) as Self
  • Behind the Mask : The IRA and Sinn Fein (1997) as Self
  • The Disappeared (2013) as Self
  • Partition, 1921 (2021) as Self
  • A House Divided (2003)
  • John Paul II in Ireland: A Plea for Peace (2018) as Self
  • The Ban (2024) as Himself

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Gerry Adams best known for?

Gerry Adams is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Panorama (1953), World in Action (1963), M*A*S*H (1970), Dispatches (1987).

When and where was Gerry Adams born?

Gerry Adams was born on October 6, 1948 in Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK.

How many credits does Gerry Adams have?

Gerry Adams has accumulated over 24 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1953 to 2025.

What is Gerry Adams's background in cinema and television?

Gerry Adams is an Irish republican politician who was, from 1983 to 2018, the leader of Sinn Féin. He has been played in films by actors such as John Lynch and Ian Beattie.