Gerard McSorley is an Irish theatre, television and film actor.
10 Facts About Gerard McSorley
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Gerard McSorley was born in the County Tyrone town of Omagh and, after attending a Christian Brothers school in his hometown, he attended St Columb's College in Derry.
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Gerard McSorley then attended Queen's University, Belfast, where he was taught by Seamus Heaney.
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Gerard McSorley is a descendant of John McSorley, who opened McSorley's Old Ale House, the oldest operating pub in New York City.
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Gerard McSorley spent much of his early career working in theatre, notably at the Abbey Theatre in Dublin.
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Gerard McSorley has appeared in many Hollywood movies including Braveheart and In the Name of the Father.
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Gerard McSorley is known for playing the mysterious "Father Todd Unctious" in the Christmas special episode of the Channel 4 sitcom Father Ted.
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Gerard McSorley appeared in the 2010 movie Robin Hood, directed by Ridley Scott and starring Russell Crowe.
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In November 2019, Gerard McSorley was arrested for a breach of the peace.
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Gerard McSorley was charged with damaging property in a cell at Letterkenny Garda Station.