Maurice O'Donoghue
Maurice O'Donoghue | |
|---|---|
| Born | Maurice Cornelius O'Donoghue Ireland |
| Known for | Father Ted |
Maurice Cornelius O'Donoghue is an Irish actor best known for his role as Father Dick Byrne on Father Ted.
He was an English teacher in Mayfield Community School, Cork, Ireland and was well known to be one of the best English teachers of his time in 1970's Ireland. He would often act out Shakespeare plays.
His character in Father Ted is well known for his long running feud with Ted, mainly in competitions and the over 75s football tournament. In 1997 he appeared as Eamonn in three episodes of EastEnders.
O'Donoghue is a member of the Theatrical Cavaliers Cricket club, and has captained the team on many occasions.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Pigs | ||
| 1988 | The Courier | ||
| 1988 | Da | ||
| 1989 | Big Swinger | Short | |
| 1990 | After Midnight | ||
| 1990 | Connemara | ||
| 1993 | Faith | Short | |
| 1994 | War of the Buttons | ||
| 2014 | Song of the Sea | The Great Seanchaí | Voice; Irish-language version |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995–1998 | Father Ted | Father Dick Byrne | |
| 1996–1997 | Ros na Rún | Chris Barrett | Credited as
"Muiris Ó Donnchú" |
| 1997 | EastEnders | Eamonn Flaherty | |
| 2004 | Buried Alive | ||
| 2004 | The Fairytaler |