Malachy McCourt
Biography
Malachy Gerard McCourt (September 20, 1931 – March 11, 2024) was an American-Irish actor, writer, and politician. Born in Brooklyn and raised in Limerick, McCourt appeared in several films and soap operas, including The Molly Maguires, Brewster's Millions (1985), and Another World. He also wrote three memoirs, describing his life in Ireland and in the United States. McCourt was the 2006 Green Party candidate for governor of New York, losing to the Democratic candidate Eliot Spitzer. He was the younger brother of author Frank McCourt.
Movie Appearances
Q: The Winged Serpent
as Commissioner
1982
Beautiful Kid
as Mr. Finn
2003
You Can't Go Home Again
as Tim Wagner
1979
Reward
as Jimmy Moran
1980
The Ghost of Richard Harris
as Self
2022
Nick and Nicky
as Father O'Rourke
2024
The Orphan
1979
Brewster's Millions
as George the Doorman
1985
The Deli
as O'Reilly
1997
Isn't It Delicious
as Father Bob
2013
The Fitzgerald Family Christmas
as Father
2012
After.Life
as Father Graham
2009
Green Card
as Party Guest
1990
Manny's Orphans
as Father Arch McCoy
1978
Ira & Abby
as First Justice of the Peace
2006
Righteous Kill
as Father Connell
2008
Montana Trap
1976
Happy Hour
as Dr. Pitcoff
2003
Turbulence
as Door Man
1997
The Field
as Sergeant
1990
TV Appearances
The F.B.I.
as Dave Davison
1965
Tales of the Unexpected
as Judge
1979
Oz
as Father Daniel Meehan
1997
The Merv Griffin Show
as Self
1962
Surfside 6
1960
All My Children
1970
Tales from the Darkside
as Dr. Stillman
1984
JFK: Reckless Youth
as Honey Fitz
1993
The Mike Douglas Show
as Self
1961
Life on Mars
as The Wizard
2008
The Dain Curse
as Mickey
1978
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
as Self
1957