Stephen Brennan

Actor

Biography

Stephen Brennan is an actor known for his role as Niall Haverty in the television series "Father Ted." He has also appeared in various productions, including musicals and plays at the Abbey Theatre.

Filmography

8.2

Father Ted

Father Niall Haverty

A crazy comedy about three rather strange parish priests exiled to Craggy Island, a remote island off the Irish west coast.

7.4

The Last Duel

Physician

King Charles VI declares that Knight Jean de Carrouges settle his dispute with his squire, Jacques Le Gris, by challenging him to a duel.

7.4

The Mystic Knights of Tir Na Nog

King Conchobar

Four young knights, Rohan, Deirdre, Angus and Ivar, defend their ancient homeland of Kells from attacks by the evil Queen Maeve who is intent on ruling the island kingdom. The knights bravely resist Maeve's dark sorcery, battling giants, ogres and evil mythical creatures. Their quest to restore peace to the land leads the knights to discover their mystic armor and their dragon ally, Pyre, who joins them on adventures filled with danger, magic, and the roguish little people who inhabit the enchanted underworld of Tir Na Nog.

6.7

The Woman in the Wall

Father Percy

When Lorna Brady, a survivor of one of Ireland's Magdalene Laundries, wakes to find a corpse in her house, she has no idea who the dead woman is or if she's responsible for the apparent murder, because she has long suffered from extreme bouts of sleepwalking.

6.7

The General

Arthur Ryan

The real-life story of Dublin folk hero and criminal Martin Cahill, who pulled off two daring robberies in Ireland with his team, but attracted unwanted attention from the police, the I.R.A., the U.V.F., and members of his own team.

5.9

The Miracle

Johnny / Destry, Destry Rides Again

Two teenagers Jimmy and Rose spend their vacation at the small Irish sea-resort Bray. Out of boredom they observe other people and imagine wild stories about them. One day they observe the blonde Renee, and Jimmy is immediately fascinated by her and even follows her home. She, too, seems to like him, but for a mysterious reason keeps him at a distance.

6.0

The Boys & Girl from County Clare

Miko

In Ireland in the mid 1960s, two feuding brothers and their respective Ceilidh bands compete at a music festival.

5.8

St. Patrick: The Irish Legend

Briain

A young Christian boy attends a druid worship that is attacked by invading Irish tribes. Taken captive, he is taken back to Ireland to become a slave. Enduring many hardships, he finds comfort and eventually salvation in his faith. After several years, he escapes back to England, where he joins a convent to prove his faith. His greatest desire is to return to Ireland to convert the Irish to Christianity. Years later, he is given the opportunity. Upon setting foot on the Irish soil, all snakes are aitomatically driven from the land. He then overcomes many obstacles, including disagreements with the British Cardinal (Malcolm McDowell), to fulfill his destiny and ultimately being given Sainthood.

10.0

Check the Gate: Putting Beckett on Film

Self - Lucky ("Waiting for Godot")

Follows the "Beckett on Film" project, which produced film adaptations of writer Samuel Beckett's nineteen stage plays. The documentary features excerpts from the "Beckett on Film" versions of "Not I", "Krapp's Last Tape", "Endgame", "What Where", and "Waiting for Godot".

7.2

Waiting for Godot

Lucky

Two tramps wait for a man named Godot, but instead meet a pompous man and his stooped-over slave.

6.4

Shergar

Mr. Faloon

Shergar, Ireland's most decorated thoroughbread and perhaps the greatest race horse of all time, is kidnapped by IRA terrorists and held for a $2 million ransom. Can a young stable boy save Shergar's life... and his own before it's too late?

4.7

Dick Francis: Twice Shy

Mike Needham

A fool-proof formula for picking winning horses on a computer disc is the Maguffin sought by Cleveland and others.

7.4

I Am Patrick: The Patron Saint of Ireland

Divine Voice (voice)

Peels back centuries of legend and myth to tell the story of Saint Patrick through historical reenactments, expert interviews and Patrick’s own writings, tracing his journey from man to saint.

8.0

Eat the Peach

Vinnie

Two young Irish men are watching an old Elvis Presley movie in which a carnival cyclist performs an act called the Wall of Death. Transfixed, they decide to put together their own "Wall of Death".

9.5

A Child's Voice

Producer's Assistant

A popular radio personality writes and broadcasts ghost stories over the air. He receives a strange call warning him not to finish his latest story, which is about a child who dies assisting in a magician's show.

7.0

Mystic Knights of Tir Na Nog

King Conchobar

Journey beyond imagination to a fantastic world of swords and sorcery, wizards and warriors, where the fate of an entire kingdom rests on the shoulders of four brave, young heroes - The Mystic Knights of Tir Na Nog. The knights embark on an action-packed quest to find the warrior Draganta and the mystical fire dragon Pyre, who will help them defeat the evil queen Maeve. Filled with powerful magic and courageous battles, The Mystic Knights of Tir Na Nog is a legendary adventure that you'll enjoy time and time again!

N/A

Samuel Beckett: As the Story Was Told

Voice

A two-part biography of the Irish writer Samuel Beckett. The first part covers the traumas of his formative years: his ill-fated love affair with his first cousin, the death of his father, and his decorated service with the French Resistance. He had settled in France before the Second World War, met fellow Irishman James Joyce, and begun writing. Patrick Magee's television performance of `Krapp's Last Tape' (1972) is interwoven with key landscapes and personalities from Beckett's life. The second part concludes the story of how Beckett finally began to connect with his audience, principally through `Waiting for Godot'. Includes an interview with the actress Billie Whitelaw, a celebrated interpreter of his work.

8.5

The Little People

Oscar

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N/A

PANTO

The Dame

The day after a wild opening night, an actress races to the theatre, late for an important performance. As she prepares to go onstage, she tries to piece together “the happening” from the previous night.

10.0

El complot dels anells

Mike O'Brian

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