Malachy McCourt Biography (1931-)

Full name, Malachy Gerard McCourt; born September 20, 1931, in New York, NY;raised in Limerick, Ireland; returned to New York, 1952; brother of Frank McCourt (an author); married Linda (divorced); married Diana, 1965; children: (first marriage) two; (second marriage) three.

Nationality
American
Gender
Male
Occupation
Actor, writer
Birth Details
September 20, 1931
New York, New York, United States

Famous Works

  • CREDITS
  • Film Appearances
  • (Uncredited) Two for the Seesaw, United Artists, 1962
  • Bartender, The Molly Maguires, Paramount, 1970
  • Father Arch McCoy, Manny's Orphans, 1978
  • Mutt Murphy, The Brink's Job (also known as Big Stickup at Brink's), MCA/Universal, 1979
  • Toyman, The Orphan (also known as Friday the 13th: The Orphan), World Northal, 1979
  • Police commissioner McConnell, Q (also known as Q: The Winged Serpent, Serpent, and The Winged Serpent), MCA, 1982
  • Officer Gillheeny, The House of God, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer/United Artists Entertainment Company, 1984
  • George the doorman, Brewster's Millions, Universal, 1985
  • Hob, January Man (also known as The January Man), Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, 1989
  • Englishman, Reversal of Fortune, Warner Bros., 1990
  • Sergeant, The Field, Avenue Pictures Productions, 1990
  • Dr. Forster, Mr. & Mrs. Bridge, Miramax, 1990
  • Tony--doorman, The Bonfire of the Vanities, Warner Bros., 1990
  • Party guest at Adler's, Green Card, Buena Vista, 1990
  • Tom, She's the One, Fox Searchlight Pictures, 1996
  • Ray, the doorman, Turbulence, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, 1997
  • Bishop, The Devil's Own, Sony Pictures Entertainment, 1997
  • The Deli, Golden Monkey Pictures, 1997
  • Tom Finegan, Beyond the Pale, 1999
  • Professor Montcrieff, Ten Hundred Kings, 2001
  • Whitey, Ash Wednesday, Focus Features, 2002
  • Father, The Guru (also known as Le gourou et les femmes), Universal, 2002
  • Francis P. Blair, Gods and Generals, Warner Bros., 2003
  • Beautiful Kid, 2003
  • Dr. Pitcoff, Happy Hour, 2003
  • Television Appearances
  • Series
  • Kevin MacGuinness, Ryan's Hope, ABC, 1975-1984, 1989
  • Big Begelowe, Search for Tomorrow, NBC, 1984-1985
  • Thomas Kenneally, One Life to Live, ABC, 1995-1997
  • Also appeared in The Tonight Show.
  • Miniseries
  • Mickey, The Dain Curse (also known as Dashiell Hammett's "The Dain Curse"), CBS, 1978
  • John "Honey Fitz" Fitzgerald, J.F.K.: Reckless Youth, NBC, 1993
  • Movies
  • Tim Wagner, You Can't Go Home Again, CBS, 1979
  • Matt, Thin Ice, CBS, 1981
  • "Where the Dead Are," Twilight Zone: Rod Serling's Lost Classics,CBS, 1994
  • Doorman, Popcorn Shrimp, Showtime Next, 2001
  • Pilots
  • Jimmy Moran, Reward, ABC, 1980
  • Tom Whitehead, Catalina C-Lab, NBC, 1982
  • Specials
  • Himself, The McCourts of Limerick (documentary), Cinemax, 1998
  • Himself, The McCourts of New York (documentary), Cinemax, 1999
  • Episodic
  • (As Malachi McCourt) Dave Davison, "The Widow," The F.B.I., 1968
  • Dr. Stillman, "Ursa Minor,"' Tales from the Darkside, syndicated,1985
  • Father Sullivan, "The Wedding," Starman, ABC, 1987
  • Bishop Kenneth Quinn, "Nothing Up My Sleeve," Remember WENN, AMC,1997
  • "Superstar," Cosby, CBS, 1999
  • Father Daniel Meehan, "Good Intentions," Oz, HBO, 2002
  • Father Daniel Meehan, "Impotence," Oz, HBO, 2002
  • Father Daniel Meehan, "Dead Man Talking," Oz, HBO, 2003
  • Also appeared as judge, "Proxy," Tales of the Unexpected; in Body and Soul, PAX.
  • Stage Appearances
  • Standby for the role of Father Tim Farley, Mass Appeal, Booth Theatre, New York City, 1981-1982
  • Hugh/Jimmy, Translations, Plymouth Theatre, New York City, 1995
  • Shay Duffin, A Couple of Blaguards, Triad Theatre, New York City,1999
  • Father Tim Farley, Mass Appeal, Cape Playhouse, Dennis, MA, 2002
  • Title role, Da, Cape Playhouse, Hyannis, MA, 2003
  • Also appeared in The Hostage; Inherit the Wind; A Child's Christmas in Wales; A Couple of Blaguards, St. Petersburg, FL; Inherit the Wind, Philadelphia, PA.
  • Major Tours
  • The Ties That Bind, U.S. cities, 2002-2003
  • RECORDINGS
  • Taped Readings
  • Singing My Him Song, HarperAudio, 2000
  • WRITINGS
  • Stage Plays
  • (With Frank McCourt) A Couple of Blaguards (a two-man show), produced at Triad Theatre, New York City, 1999
  • Books
  • A Monk Swimming (memoir), Hyperion, 1998
  • Singing My Him Song (memoir), Harper Collins, 2000
  • Danny Boy: The Beloved Irish Ballad (nonfiction), Running Press, 2002
  • (Compiler and introduction writer) Voices of Ireland: Classic Writingsof a Rich and Rare Land, Running Press, 2002
  • Wrote column "Sez I to Myself" for The West Side Spirit.

Further Reference

OTHER SOURCES

    Periodicals
    • New York, November 1, 1999, p. 29
    • Time, June 15, 1998, p. 80
    Electronic
    • Malachy McCourt Official Site, http://www.malachymccourt.com/, December 12, 2003

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