Ray McAnally
Biography
Ray McAnally was an Irish actor born on March 30, 1926, in Buncrana, County Donegal, Ireland. He was also known as Con. During his career, he achieved fifty-five known acting credits in movies and television shows. He was famous for his performances in films such as The Mission, My Left Foot, and A Very British Coup. He passed away on June 15, 1989, at the age of sixty-three.
Career overview
Ray McAnally was an Irish actor known for his work in both film and television. His acting career included fifty-five known credits. Among his notable film appearances are roles in The Mission, My Left Foot, and A Very British Coup.
Born on March 30, 1926, in Buncrana, County Donegal, Ireland, he was also known by the name Con. Throughout his career, he established himself as a recognizable figure in cinema before his death on June 15, 1989, at the age of sixty-three.
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Full Filmography
57 titles- My Left Foot: The Story of Christy Brown (1989) as Mr. Brown
- Great Expectations (1989) as Mr Jaggers
- We're No Angels (1989) as Warden
- Venus Peter (1989) as Grandpa
- Jack the Ripper (1988) as Sir William Gull
- High Spirits (1988) as Plunkett Senior
- A Very British Coup (1988) as Harry Perkins
- Taffin (1988) as O'Rourke
- A Perfect Spy (1987) as Rick Pym
- The Fourth Protocol (1987) as General Karpov
- The Sicilian (1987) as Trezza
- White Mischief (1987) as Morris
- Empire State (1987) as Frank
- Scout (1987) as Palmer
- Last of the Summer Wine: Big Day At Dream Acres (1987) as The Tramp
- The Mission (1986) as Cardinal Altamirano
- No Surrender (1985) as Billy McRacken
- Cal (1984) as Cyril Dunlop
- Angel (1982) as Bloom
- The Sleep of Death (1980) as Inspector Carmingac
- Invasion (1980) as Smrkovsky
- Dick Turpin (1979) as Tyson Sarney
- The Outsider (1979) as MacWhirter
- Strangers (1978) as Miro Blandisch
- Dial M for Murder (1974) as Sanford
- Pollyanna (1973) as John Pendleton
- The Death of Adolf Hitler (1973) as Dr. Gebhardt
- Crown Court (1972)
- Fear Is the Key (1972) as Ruthven
- Justice (1971) as Captain Bell
- Barlow (1971) as Commander Benson
- Quest for Love (1971) as Jack Kahn
- The Sinners (1970) as Charlie Cashman
- The Looking Glass War (1970) as Undersecretary of State
- ITV Saturday Night Theatre (1969) as Ian Drummond
- ITV Saturday Night Theatre (1969) as Dr. Gebhardt
- Strange Report (1969) as Lars
- Spindoe (1968) as Alec Spindoe
- ITV Playhouse (1967) as Cmd. Bucher
- Man in a Suitcase (1967)
- Insurrection (1966) as Studio co-ordinator
- Brendan Behan's Dublin (1966) as Narrator
- Gideon's Way (1965) as Mickey Keston
- Public Eye (1965) as Tyson
- He Who Rides a Tiger (1965) as Orphanage Superintendent
- Theatre 625 (1964) as Newman
- The Human Jungle (1963) as Alan Prescott
- Billy Budd (1962) as William O'Daniel, Maintopman
- The Avengers (1961) as Creswell
- The Avengers (1961) as Arcos
- The Naked Edge (1961) as Donald Heath
- Murder in Eden (1961) as Inspector Sharkey
- Shake Hands with the Devil (1959) as Paddy Nolan
- Sea of Sand (1958) as Sgt. Hardy
- She Didn't Say No! (1958) as Jim Power
- Professor Tim (1957) as Hugh O'Cahan
- Armchair Theatre (1956)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ray McAnally best known for?
Ray McAnally is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including My Left Foot: The Story of Christy Brown (1989), Great Expectations (1989), We're No Angels (1989), Jack the Ripper (1988).
When and where was Ray McAnally born?
Ray McAnally was born on March 30, 1926 in Buncrana, County Donegal, Ireland. They passed away on June 15, 1989.
How many credits does Ray McAnally have?
Ray McAnally has accumulated over 57 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1956 to 1989.
What is Ray McAnally's background in cinema and television?
Ray McAnally was an Irish actor born on March 30, 1926, in Buncrana, County Donegal, Ireland. He was also known as Con. During his career, he achieved fifty-five known acting credits in movies and television shows. He was famous for his performances in films such as The Mission, My Left Foot, and A Very British Coup. H...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Public Eye (1965) as Tyson — aged about 39
- The Human Jungle (1963) as Alan Prescott — aged about 37
- The Avengers (1961) as Creswell — aged about 35
- The Avengers (1961) as Arcos — aged about 35
- Strange Report (1969) as Lars — aged about 43
- My Left Foot: The Story of Christy Brown (1989) as Mr. Brown — aged about 63
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