About Seán McGinley
Lived 1956 – 2009 (aged 52–53). Seán McGinley was an Irish actor, stage actor and television actor.
Seán McGinley (born 1 March 1956) is an Irish actor. He has appeared in about 80 films and television series.
Early life McGinley was born in Pettigo, County Donegal, where his father was a customs officer, and raised in nearby Ballyshannon. He is a graduate of University College, Galway, and was a member of the Druid Theatre Company from 1977–1989. McGinley later starred in various films.
Career McGinley has appeared in such films as The General, Braveheart, The Butcher Boy, Gangs of New York, Freeze Frame, and Man About Dog. He has also starred in various television series. He played Malachy on Republic of Doyle from 2010 to 2014. He appeared in an episode of Midsomer Murders as a horse whisperer. In 2023, he played a leading role in Wait For Me.
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Who was Seán McGinley?
Irish actor
When was Seán McGinley born?
Seán McGinley was born in 1956 in Pettigo.
When did Seán McGinley die?
Seán McGinley died in 2009.
What was Seán McGinley's occupation?
Seán McGinley was an actor, stage actor and television actor.
What nationality was Seán McGinley?
Seán McGinley was Irish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Seán McGinley. https://biography.guide/sean-mcginley/
MLA: "Seán McGinley." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/sean-mcginley/.
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