14 Facts About Pat Shortt

Patrick Shortt was born on 12 December 1967 and is an Irish actor, comedian, writer, and entertainer.

Pat Shortt is most notably remembered for his role as Tom in the television series Father Ted.

One character played by Pat Shortt was Dan Clancy, known for telling "his stories".

Pat Shortt played the role of Tom, a crazy man, in the comedy series Father Ted.

Pat Shortt's character maintained a unibrow and wore a tee shirt with the slogan "I shot JR".

In 2003, RTE approached Pat Shortt to create a comedy series, Killinascully.

Pat Shortt elaborated on his work with D'Unbelievables, again playing Dan Clancy and a number of other characters.

In 2009, Pat Shortt created and starred in a comedy, Mattie, for RTE, set in a Garda Siochana station.

Pat Shortt starred in the 2007 Cannes award-winning film Garage, directed by Lenny Abrahamson.

Pat Shortt won the Best Actor award at the 2008 IFTAs for his performance in this film.

In 2014 Pat Shortt appeared in Episode 3, Season 2 of the Sky 1 programme Moone Boy.

Pat Shortt was born in Thurles, County Tipperary, one of 11 children of Mary and Christy Pat Shortt.

Pat Shortt studied at the Limerick School of Art and Design, and began his stand-up career shortly after graduating.

Faye Pat Shortt subsequently co-wrote and performed in a sketch for RTE Does Comic Relief.