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John Kavanagh

Acting Born Jan 1, 1946 Ireland 81 credits
81
Total Credits
1970–2024
55 Years Career Span
19
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

John Kavanagh is a male actor born in Ireland on January 1, 1946. Known for his work in both movies and television shows, he has a total of seventy-five known acting credits. His notable film work includes appearances in the movies Vikingové, Statečné srdce, and Poslední souboj. Information regarding his personal life, awards, and specific character roles is not listed in the available records, though his career spans numerous film and television projects.

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Career

Career overview

John Kavanagh is a male actor born in Ireland on January 1, 1946. Active in the film and television industry, he has accumulated seventy-five known credits in his acting career. His work spans a variety of projects, and he is known for his roles in notable films such as Braveheart, The Last Duel, and the production listed as Vikingové.

Throughout his career, Kavanagh has been associated with numerous movies and television shows. His professional profile encompasses a substantial body of work in acting, contributing to dozens of screen credits.

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Career timeline

BaltimoreDer Irland-Krimi: Zerrissene Seelen
Vikings: ValhallaPeacock
The Last DuelRiverdance: The Animated Adventure
Supervized
Lost MemoriesDeposits
Florence Foster Jenkins
Vikings: Athelstan's JournalVikings: Athelstan's Journal
In Secret
VikingsVikingsVikingsThe Invisible WomanThe Stag
Titanic: Blood and Steel
The Runway
Father & Son
The TudorsThe TudorsClosing the Ring
The Black DahliaThe Tiger's Tail
AlexanderThe Wonderful Story of Kelvin KindThe Halo Effect
Benedict Arnold: A Question of HonorMystics
Pete's MeteorSinnersPuckoon
Rebel HeartLast Days in Dublin
Vicious Circle
Dancing at LughnasaThe Butcher Boy
The Informant
Some Mother's SonSamuel Beckett: As the Story Was Told
BraveheartCircle of FriendsSharpe's SwordShadow of a Gunman
ScarlettWidows' Peak
SharpeLove Lies BleedingBad Company
Into the West
PerformanceChildren of the NorthEvents at DrimaghleenArise and Go Now
Fools of FortuneWho Bombed Birmingham?August Saturday
The StorytellerThe Storyteller: A Story ShortJoyriders
Bellman and True

Full Filmography

81 titles
  • Baltimore (2024) as Sir Alfred Beit
  • Der Irland-Krimi: Zerrissene Seelen (2024) as Arthur Browne
  • Vikings: Valhalla (2022) as The Seer
  • Peacock (2022) as Georgia's Boss
  • The Last Duel (2021) as Le Gris' Priest
  • Riverdance: The Animated Adventure (2021) as Gatekeeper (voice)
  • Supervized (2019) as Windsor
  • Lost Memories (2017) as Dad
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  • Deposits (2017) as Narrator (voice)
  • Florence Foster Jenkins (2016) as Arturo Toscanini
  • Vikings: Athelstan's Journal (2015) as The Seer (archive footage)
  • Vikings: Athelstan's Journal (2015) as The Seer
  • In Secret (2014) as Inspector Michaud
  • Vikings (2013) as Pope Leo IV
  • Vikings (2013) as The Seer (voice)
  • Vikings (2013) as The Seer
  • The Invisible Woman (2013) as Reverend Benham
  • The Stag (2013) as Fionan and Little Kevin's Dad
  • Titanic: Blood and Steel (2012) as Edward Carson
  • The Runway (2010)
  • Father & Son (2009) as John O'Connor
  • The Tudors (2007) as Cardinal Campeggio
  • The Tudors (2007) as Cardinal Lorenzo Campeggio
  • Closing the Ring (2007) as Reverend Smith
  • The Black Dahlia (2006) as Emmett Linscott
  • The Tiger's Tail (2006) as Harry
  • Alexander (2004) as Parmenion
  • The Wonderful Story of Kelvin Kind (2004)
  • The Halo Effect (2004) as Stan
  • Benedict Arnold: A Question of Honor (2003) as Judge Shippen
  • Mystics (2003) as Gerry the Barman
  • Pete's Meteor (2002) as Sergeant Maloney
  • Sinners (2002) as Frank
  • Puckoon (2002) as Haggerty
  • Rebel Heart (2001) as Eugene O'Brien
  • Last Days in Dublin (2001)
  • Vicious Circle (1999) as Charlie Rice
  • Dancing at Lughnasa (1998) as Father Carlin
  • The Butcher Boy (1998) as Dr. Boyd
  • The Informant (1997) as IRA Chief
  • Some Mother's Son (1996) as Cardinal
  • Samuel Beckett: As the Story Was Told (1996) as Voice
  • Braveheart (1995) as Craig
  • Circle of Friends (1995) as Brian Mahon
  • Sharpe's Sword (1995) as Father Patrick Curtis
  • Shadow of a Gunman (1995) as Adolphus Grigson
  • Scarlett (1994) as Jamie O'Hara
  • Widows' Peak (1994) as Canon Murtagh
  • Sharpe (1993) as Father Curtis
  • Love Lies Bleeding (1993) as Sean Kerrigan
  • Bad Company (1993) as Patrick Molloy
  • Into the West (1992) as Hartnett
  • Performance (1991) as Adolphus Grigson
  • Children of the North (1991) as Seamus Reilly
  • Events at Drimaghleen (1991) as Superintendent O'Kelly
  • Arise and Go Now (1991) as Father Dade
  • Fools of Fortune (1990) as Johnny Lacy
  • Who Bombed Birmingham? (1990) as Z
  • August Saturday (1990) as Tom Crosbie
  • The Storyteller (1988) as Beggar
  • The Storyteller: A Story Short (1988) as Beggar
  • Joyriders (1988) as Manager
  • Bellman and True (1987) as Donkey
  • ScreenPlay (1986) as Tom Crosbie
  • ScreenPlay (1986) as Superintendent O'Kelly
  • ScreenPlay (1986) as Father Dade
  • ScreenPlay (1986) as Sean Kerrigan
  • Lovejoy (1986) as Hennessey
  • The Fantasist (1986) as Robert Foxley
  • The Price (1985) as Kearney
  • The Price (1985) as Kearney
  • Cal (1984) as Skeffington
  • Children in the Crossfire (1984)
  • The Country Girls (1983) as James
  • Attracta (1983) as Mr. Devereux
  • The Ballroom of Romance (1982) as Bowser Egan
  • Revival: Pearse's Concept of Ireland (1980) as Patrick Pearse
  • A Week in the Life of Martin Cluxton (1971) as Priest
  • The McKenzie Break (1970)
  • Weeks as Jim
  • One Sweet Hour as Tommy

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is John Kavanagh best known for?

John Kavanagh is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Vikings: Valhalla (2022), The Last Duel (2021), Florence Foster Jenkins (2016), In Secret (2014).

When and where was John Kavanagh born?

John Kavanagh was born on January 1, 1946 in Ireland.

How many credits does John Kavanagh have?

John Kavanagh has accumulated over 81 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1970 to 2024.

What is John Kavanagh's background in cinema and television?

John Kavanagh is a male actor born in Ireland on January 1, 1946. Known for his work in both movies and television shows, he has a total of seventy-five known acting credits. His notable film work includes appearances in the movies Vikingové, Statečné srdce, and Poslední souboj. Information regarding his personal life,...