Alan O'Neill (actor) explained

Alan O'Neill
Birthname:Michael Alan O'Neill
Birth Date:1970
Death Date:6 June 2018 (aged 47)
Death Place:Los Angeles, California, United States
Occupation:Actor
Years Active:1997–2018
Children:3
Spouse:Yvonne Tobin

Michael Alan O'Neill (30 December 1970 – 6 June 2018) was an Irish actor best known for his roles as Hugh in Sons of Anarchy and as Keith McGrath in the Irish soap Fair City.[1] [2] [3] O’Neill was found dead in a friend’s apartment in Burbank, California USA, after suffering a fall and subsequently, what was later determined blunt force trauma to the head. No suspicious circumstances were suspected and his death was ruled accidental.

Death

O'Neill was found dead by a friend in his apartment in Burbank, Los Angeles, California. The cause of death was blunt force trauma to the head, and was later ruled accidental.[4] [5]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2001Strangers in the NightTony the Psychotic Ex-BoyfriendShort
200732APaddy
2009Moore Street MasalaRobertShort
2012Shadow DancerRUC Officer
InvisibleDennisShort
2016UrgeCaptainFinal role

Television

TitleYearRoleNetworkNotes
Ballyseedy1997Capt. Jim ClarkeTelevision movie
Rebel Heart2001National Army Officer
Scout 1
BBC One2 episodes
Mini-series
[6]
Keen Eddie2003Cop #4FOX1 episode
Fair City2006–2012Keith McGrathRTÉ One70 episodes[7]
Inspector George Gently2009BarberBBC One1 episode
Undercovers2010BartenderNBC1 episode
Sons of Anarchy2013–2014HughFXRecurring; 7 episodes (seasons 6-7)[8]
Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories2014BartenderAdult Swim1 episode

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Fair City star Alan O'Neill dies aged 47. 8 June 2018.
  2. Web site: ‘Sons of Anarchy’ Actor Alan O’Neill Found Dead at 47. Tara. Bitran. 7 June 2018. Variety.
  3. Web site: Irish actor Alan O’Neill dies aged 47. Irish Times. 2018.
  4. Web site: People. Sons of Anarchy's Alan O'Neill Died of, Head Trauma After Possible Fall. 2018.
  5. Web site: Alan O’Neill Dead: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know. Farrell, Paul. June 8, 2018. Heavy.
  6. Web site: Tributes Flood In For Former Fair City Actor Alan O'Neill. 8 June 2018.
  7. Web site: Alan O’Neill dead: Sons of Anarchy and Fair City actor dies age 47. Shanique. Joseph. 8 June 2018.
  8. Web site: Sons of Anarchy star Alan O'Neill dies aged 47. https://web.archive.org/web/20180612164737/https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/alan-oneill-dead-death-dies-sons-of-anarchy-actor-twitter-latest-fair-play-a8389036.html . 2018-06-12 . limited . live. 2018. The Independent.