Patrick McDonnell (actor) explained
Patrick McDonnell is an Irish actor and comedian. He has starred in the RTÉ hidden camera comedy show Naked Camera[1] and the sketch show Stew. However he is probably best remembered at home and abroad for his role as Eoin McLove in the Channel 4 sitcom Father Ted.
Patrick McDonnell is a native of Dromiskin, County Louth. He studied in Dundalk CBS and St Patrick's College, Maynooth holding a master's degree in Irish history.[2]
He has played various roles in hit Irish comedy show The Savage Eye, which is written and also co-stars David McSavage. He also is the co-host of the podcast "Talking Ted" from the HeadStuff Podcast Network".
Career
- Stephanie Knows Who (1994) (Short)
- Father Ted (TV series) (1998)
- Don't Feed the Gondolas (TV series)
- Separation Anxiety (2002)
- Stew (TV series) (Various Roles) (2004)
- Naked Camera (TV series) (Producer) (2005–2007)
- Comedy Showcase (TV series) (2007)
- The Savage Eye (Various Roles) (2009–Present)
- Val Falvey TD (TV series) (2009)
- Small, Far Away: The World of Father Ted (TV documentary) (2011)
- Moone Boy
- The Young Offenders (1 episode) (Guard) (2020)
Notes and References
- News: The comedy don. 2 January 2010. Irish Times. 26 January 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20121019201851/http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/newsfeatures/2010/0102/1224261521677.html. 19 October 2012. dead.
- Web site: Comedy Patrick McDonnell In Profile - entertainment.ie. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20140221101308/http://entertainment.ie/comedy/feature/Patrick-McDonnell-In-Profile/209/1459.htm. 2014-02-21.
