Sean McGinley
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- March 1, 1956 in Gaoth Dobhair, Donegal, Ireland
- Active Years
- 1979–2025 (47 Years)
- Total Credits
- 79 credits in database
Biography
Sean McGinley is an Irish film and television actor and writer. He was born on March 1, 1956, in Gaoth Dobhair, Donegal, Ireland. Known for approximately 80 film and television credits, his acting work includes appearances in the films The Field released in 1990, Braveheart released in 1995, and On a Clear Day released in 2005. He has been married to Marie Mullen since 1990, and the couple has two children.
Career overview
Seán McGinley is an Irish film and television actor born on March 1, 1956, in Gaoth Dobhair, Donegal, Ireland. Throughout his career, he has accumulated about 80 known credits in film and television series, establishing himself as a prolific performer across the screen.
Among his extensive body of work, McGinley is known for his acting roles in several notable feature films. His credits include appearances in the 1990 film The Field, the 1995 historical drama Braveheart, and the 2005 film On a Clear Day. In addition to his acting work in film and television, he is also credited as a writer.
Outside of his professional career in entertainment, McGinley has been married to Marie Mullen since 1990, and the couple shares two children together.
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Full Filmography
79 titles- National Theatre Live: The Brightening Air (2025) as Pierre
- That They May Face the Rising Sun (2024) as Johnny Murphy
- Brendan Gleeson's Farewell to Hughes's (2024) as Self
- The Last Rifleman (2023) as Brendan O'Brien
- Wait for Me (2023) as Ged
- Christmas at Castle Hart (2021) as Liam
- The Curse of Audrey Earnshaw (2020) as Seamus Dwyer
- Stalker (2019) as Henry
- Lost Lives (2019) as Self (voice)
- The Alienist (2018) as Bishop Potter
- Butterfly (2018) as Peter Duffy
- Death and Nightingales (2018) as Bishop Donnelly
- Paula (2017) as Terry
- The Truth Commissioner (2016) as Francis Gilroy
- Clean Break (2015) as Ben
- A Century of Irish Aviation: Pioneers and Aviators (2014) as Self
- Shetland (2013) as Drew McColl
- Republic of Doyle (2010) as Malachy Doyle
- Wild Decembers (2009) as O'Dea
- Lewis (2007) as Keiran Donnelly
- Single-Handed (2007) as Dennis Costello
- Closing the Ring (2007) as Campbell
- Shrooms (2007) as Bernie
- The Wind That Shakes the Barley (2006) as Father Denis
- Sixty Six (2006) as Mr. O'Connor
- The Tiger's Tail (2006) as Declan Murray
- 48 Angels (2006) as Dilly
- Black Dog (2006) as Grandfather
- On a Clear Day (2005) as Eddie
- The Mighty Celt (2005) as I'm A Cripple
- Man About Dog (2004) as J.P. McCallion
- Freeze Frame (2004) as Detective Louis Emeric
- Conspiracy of Silence (2003) as Rector Cathal
- Check the Gate: Putting Beckett on Film (2003) as Self (archive footage)
- Dead Bodies (2003) as Detective Inspector Wheeler
- Watermelon (2003) as Joe Ryan
- Gangs of New York (2002) as Forty Thieves Leader
- Do Armed Robbers Have Love Affairs? (2002) as Mimms
- Waking the Dead (2001) as Dr. Donald Roper
- On Home Ground (2001) as Fergal Collins
- Clare sa Spéir (2001) as Eóin
- The Claim (2000) as Sweetley
- The Closer You Get (2000) as Ian O'Donnell
- What Where (2000) as Bam
- The Vice (1999) as Tommy Bowers
- Simon Magus (1999) as Maximillian Hase
- DDU: District Detective Unit (1999) as Det. Sgt. Carl McCadden
- Lipservice (1999) as Mairtin O Cathain
- Cold Feet (1998) as Roy
- The Ambassador (1998)
- The Butcher Boy (1998) as Sergeant
- The General (1998) as Gary
- Resurrection Man (1998) as Sammy McClure
- Midsomer Murders (1997) as Sean O'Connell
- Scorned 2 (1997) Screenplay
- The Informant (1997) as Frankie Conroy
- A Further Gesture (1997) as Tommy Breen
- The Disappearance of Finbar (1997) as Detective Roche
- Bogwoman (1997) as Mr D
- Michael Collins (1996) as Smith
- Safe And Sound (1996) as Dougy Flynn
- Trojan Eddie (1996) as Raymie
- Initiation (1996)
- Braveheart (1995) as MacClannough
- Circle of Friends (1995) as Mr Duggan
- Dangerous Lady (1995)
- The Hanging Gale (1995) as Ferry
- Circles of Deceit: Dark Secret (1995) as Jim Caine
- Rik Mayall Presents: Dirty Old Town (1995) as Michael
- The Hanging Gale (1995) as Ferry
- Family (1994) as Charlo Spencer
- Family (1994) as Charlo Spencer
- Rik Mayall Presents (1993) as Michael
- The Field (1990) as Father Chris Doran
- Who Bombed Birmingham? (1990) as A
- Fools of Fortune (1990) as Doyle
- The Playboy of the Western World (1985) as Shawn Keogh
- Minder (1979) as Alexie Nolan
- Gilgamesh as Utnapishtim
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Sean McGinley best known for?
Sean McGinley is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Christmas at Castle Hart (2021), The Curse of Audrey Earnshaw (2020), Ice Bound (2003), Shetland (2013).
When and where was Sean McGinley born?
Sean McGinley was born on March 1, 1956 in Gaoth Dobhair, Donegal, Ireland.
How many credits does Sean McGinley have?
Sean McGinley has accumulated over 79 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1979 to 2025.
What is Sean McGinley's background in cinema and television?
Sean McGinley is an Irish film and television actor and writer. He was born on March 1, 1956, in Gaoth Dobhair, Donegal, Ireland. Known for approximately 80 film and television credits, his acting work includes appearances in the films The Field released in 1990, Braveheart released in 1995, and On a Clear Day released...
Sean McGinley by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Braveheart (1995) as MacClannough — aged about 39
- Cold Feet (1998) as Roy — aged about 42
- Lewis (2007) as Keiran Donnelly — aged about 51
- The Alienist (2018) as Bishop Potter — aged about 62
- Shetland (2013) as Drew McColl — aged about 57
- Midsomer Murders (1997) as Sean O'Connell — aged about 41
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