Acting
Des Nealon
Ireland
Department: Acting
Biography
Des Nealon is an established Irish actor with a prolific career in film, television, and theatre spanning over five decades. He is best known for his roles in iconic Irish productions such as Bachelors Walk, The Irish R.M., and the Academy Award-nominated short film Pentecost.
Known For
Prominent works featuring Des Nealon
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Angela's Christmas
2017
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Educating Rita
1983
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A Thousand Times Good Night
2013
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Love/Hate
2010
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Going Dutch
2025
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The Dry
2022
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Von Richthofen and Brown
1971
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Dead Bodies
2003
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Pentecost
2010
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The Outsider
1979
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Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (21 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Going Dutch | Old Man | TV Series | 2025 |
 | The Dry | Uncle Joe | TV Series | 2022 |
 | Angela's Christmas | Shopkeeper / Reveler Three (voice) | Movie | 2017 |
 | Inspektor Jury spielt Katz und Maus | Lord Lister | Movie | 2016 |
 | The Flag | Codger | Movie | 2016 |
 | A Thousand Times Good Night | Elderly man | Movie | 2013 |
 | The Rafters | Self / Appearance | Movie | 2012 |
 | Pentecost | Self / Appearance | Movie | 2010 |
 | Love/Hate | Priest | TV Series | 2010 |
 | Dead Bodies | Mr. Kearns | Movie | 2003 |
 | Bachelors Walk | Jimmy Quinn | TV Series | 2001 |
 | Park | Park-Keeper | Movie | 1999 |
 | Shoot to Kill | RUC Sgt. | Movie | 1990 |
 | Shergar | Policeman | Movie | 1986 |
| Reflections | Tom Mittler | Movie | 1984 | |
 | The Country Girls | Mr Brennan | Movie | 1983 |
 | Educating Rita | Invigilator | Movie | 1983 |
 | Cry of the Innocent | Tooms #2 | Movie | 1980 |
 | Katie: The Year of a Child | Riley | Movie | 1979 |
 | The Outsider | Col. O'Darrell | Movie | 1979 |
 | Von Richthofen and Brown | British Intelligence Officer | Movie | 1971 |