
Biography
Ardal O'Hanlon was born in Carrickmacross, County Monaghan, Ireland. He is an actor and writer, known for Father Ted (1995), My Hero (2000) and Val Falvey TD (2009). He is married to Melanie. They have three children.
Acted in 40
2020s
- 2026
You'll Never Believe Who's Dead
John Cosgrove Jr.
- 2025
- 2024
The Emerald Isles with Ardal O'Hanlon
TV
- 2023
The Ghastly Ghoul
Gary
- 2022
Rosie Molloy Gives Up Everything
Conall Molloy · 6 episodes
2010s
- 2018
- 2017
- 2016
British Sitcom: 60 Years of Laughing at Ourselves
Father Dougal McGuire (archive footage) (uncredited)
Twice Shy
Brendan O'Meara
- 2015
After Hours
Peter Hannigan · 6 episodes
Nelly & Nora
Dad · 52 episodes
- 2014
- 2013
London Irish
Da · 4 episodes
- 2011
2000s
- 2008
Graham Linehan: Funny Business
Movie
- 2007
Robbie the Reindeer in Close Encounters of the Herd Kind
Robbie (voice)
- 2005
Blessed
TV
- 2004
Stop! You're Killing Me
Movie
- 2003
- 2002
Robbie the Reindeer: Legend of the Lost Tribe
Robbie (voice)
- 2000
1990s
- 1999
Robbie the Reindeer: Hooves of Fire
Robbie the Reindeer (voice)
Big Bad World
TV
- 1998
The Butcher Boy
Mr Purcell
- 1997
Flying Saucer Rock 'n' Roll
Eddie Johnny
Ardal O'Hanlon - Live from Dublin's Gaiety Theatre
Movie
- 1995
1980s
- 1988
Comic Relief
Father Dougal McGuire · 1 episode
Wrote 1
2010s
- 2010
Dave's One Night Stand
Writer
Created 1
2020s
- 2024
The Emerald Isles with Ardal O'Hanlon
Creator
Appearances25
2020s
- 2024
The Geneva Window: Through a Glass Darkly
Self - Presenter
Pitch Invasion: How the Scottish and Irish Changed Football
Self · 3 episodes
- 2023
Blackadder: A Cunning Story
Self - Contributor
- 2022
Ardal O'Hanlon: Tomb Raider
Self - Presenter
- 2020
Irish Pickers
Narrator · 7 episodes
2010s
- 2019
Border Country: When Ireland Was Divided
Himself
Showbands: How Ireland Learned to Party
Himself - Presenter
Six Nations Sin Bin
Self · 1 episode
- 2018
- 2017
- 2016
Ireland with Ardal O'Hanlon
Himself · 3 episodes
- 2015
- 2014
- 2013
Dermot Morgan: Fearless Funnyman
Self
- 2011
Small, Far Away: The World of Father Ted
Self
- 2010
Dave's One Night Stand
Self · 1 episode
2000s
- 2007
Ardal O'Hanlon - Live in Dublin
Himself
- 2006
- 2005
Jack Charlton: The Irish Years
Self
- 2004
1990s
- 1998
- 1993