Gerard McSorley

Gerard McSorley

75 · Born: Sep 14, 1950

Personal Details

BornSep 14, 1950 Omagh, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, UK

Biography

Gerard McSorley, a renowned thespian, took his first breath in the year 1950 within the charming town of Omagh, situated in the picturesque County Tyrone, a region nestled within the borders of Northern Ireland, a constituent country of the United Kingdom.

As a respected member of the acting fraternity, McSorley has garnered widespread recognition for his captivating performances in a multitude of cinematic endeavors. One of his most notable roles to date is his portrayal of an unnamed IRA volunteer in Neil Jordan's critically acclaimed 1996 epic drama, Michael Collins, which brought to life the tumultuous story of the Irish revolutionary leader of the same name.

Furthermore, McSorley's impressive acting repertoire also boasts his memorable appearance in Jimmy McGovern's 2002 drama, Bloody Sunday, which poignantly recounts the tragic events that transpired on January 30, 1972, when British soldiers opened fire on unarmed civil rights protesters in Derry, Northern Ireland.

Additionally, McSorley's impressive filmography includes his captivating performance in Fernando Meirelles's 2005 espionage thriller, The Constant Gardener, which tells the gripping tale of a British diplomat's quest for truth and justice in the midst of a complex web of deceit and corruption.

Career

2018
Penance
Penance as Murray
2016
Lift
Lift as Granddad Eddy
2012
Bayonet
Bayonet as Sean O'Brennan
2011
War Horse
War Horse as Market Auctioneer
2010
Robin Hood
Robin Hood as Baron Fitzrobert
2009
Town Creek
Town Creek as Mr. Marshall
2008
Anton
Anton as Lynch
2006
The Front Line
The Front Line as Detective Insp. Harbison
Middletown
Middletown as Bill Hunter
2005
Omagh
Omagh as Michael Gallagher
The Constant Gardener
The Constant Gardener as Sir Kenneth Curtiss
2004
Rory O'Shea Was Here
Rory O'Shea Was Here as Fergus Connolly
2003
Veronica Guerin
Veronica Guerin as John Gilligan
Dead Bodies
Dead Bodies as Gordon Ellis
2002
Bloody Sunday
Bloody Sunday as Chief Supt. Lagan
1999
Felicia's Journey
Felicia's Journey as Felicia's Father
Angela's Ashes
Angela's Ashes as Father Gregory
Agnes Browne
Agnes Browne as Mr. Aherne
1998
The Butcher Boy
The Butcher Boy as Psychiatrist #2
1997
The Boxer
The Boxer as Harry
1996
Some Mother's Son
Some Mother's Son as Father Daly
Michael Collins
Michael Collins as Cathal Brugha
Braveheart
Braveheart as Cheltham
1994
Widows' Peak
Widows' Peak as Gaffney
1993
In the Name of the Father
In the Name of the Father as Belfast Detective Pavis
1988
1982
Angel
Angel as Assistant
1980
S.O.S. Titanic
S.O.S. Titanic as Martin Gallagher