| Ardal O’Hanlon Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 9 in |
| Weight | 69 kg |
| Date of Birth | October 8, 1965 |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
| Spouse | Melanie O’Hanlon |
Ardal O’Hanlon is an Irish actor and comedian who is best known for playing Father Dougal McGuire in Father Ted (1995-1998), DI Jack Mooney in Death in Paradise (2017-2020), and George Sunday/Thermoman in My Hero (2000-2006). He has more than 50k followers on Twitter. Â
Born Name
Ardal O’Hanlon
Nick Name
Ardal
Sun Sign
Libra
Born Place
Carrickmacross, County Monaghan, Ireland
Residence
- Ireland
- London, England, United Kingdom
Nationality
Education
Ardal studied at Blackrock College in Dublin.
He attended Dublin City University and graduated as a Communications Studies major in 1987.
Occupation
Comedian, Actor
Family
- Father – Rory O’Hanlon (Politician, Doctor)
- Mother – Teresa Ward (Teacher)
- Siblings – Rory O’Hanlon II (Older Brother), Shane O’Hanlon (Brother) (Politician), Fiona O’Hea (Sister) (Politician). He has 1 more brother and 1 more sister.
Build
Average
Height
5 ft 9 in or 175 cm
Weight
69 kg in 152 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Ardal has dated –
- Melanie O’Hanlon – Ardal has been married to his childhood sweetheart Melanie for years. The couple has 3 kids together – son Redmond O’Hanlon and daughters Emily O’Hanlon and Rebecca O’Hanlon.
- Aisling Bea
Race / Ethnicity
White
Hair Color
Light Brown
Eye Color
Blue
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Dimpled smile
Ardal O’Hanlon Favorite Things
- Artist – Edvard Munch
- Play – Shipwreck by Anne Washburn
- Book – Night Boat to Tangier by Kevin Barry
- Album – The Order of Time by Valerie June
- Actor – Jodie Comer
- Podcast – WTF with Marc Maron
- TV Show – Virtues
- Films – Midsommar (2019), Fargo (1996), The Deer Hunter (1978), Apocalypse Now (1979)
- Authors – Samuel Beckett, Graham Greene, George Saunders
- Drink – Bordeaux Red Wine
Source – IrishTimes.com, IrishNews.com
Ardal O’Hanlon Facts
- In 1998, he published his debut novel titled The Talk of the Town. The book was renamed Knick Knack Paddy Whack for American publications.
- Ardal supports the football team Leeds United, the Ireland National rugby team, and the Chicago Bulls basketball team.
- In 1988, he co-founded The Comedy Cellar, a comedy club in Dublin, Ireland.
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Irish comedian Dylan Moran has credited O’Hanlon as his inspiration for getting into comedy.
Featured Image by Anita Weber / Pinterest
