Sean McGinley was born in 1956 in Gaoth Dobhair, Donegal, Ireland. He is known for his work on Braveheart (1995), Republic of Doyle (2010) and The Butcher Boy (1997).
| Net Worth | $16 Million |
| Date Of Birth | 1956 |
| Place Of Birth | Gaoth Dobhair, Donegal, Ireland |
| Height | 6' (1.83 m) |
| Profession | Actor, Stunts |
| # | Trademark |
|---|---|
| 1 | Frequently cast in 'Neil Jordan' films. |
| # | Fact |
|---|---|
| 1 | He has two daughters: Roisin and Mairead |
Actor
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fir Bolg | 2016 | TV Series | Davy Gilbride |
| The Truth Commissioner | 2016 | Francis Gilroy | |
| Clean Break | 2015 | TV Series | Ben |
| Republic of Doyle | 2010-2014 | TV Series | Malachy Doyle |
| The Fall | 2014 | TV Series | Father Jensen |
| This Hour Has 22 Minutes | 2013 | TV Series | Malachy Doyle |
| Love/Hate | 2012-2013 | TV Series | Tony |
| New Tricks | 2012 | TV Series | Ken Wright |
| Single-Handed | 2010 | TV Series | Dennis Costello Denis Costello |
| Wild Decembers | 2009 | TV Movie | O'Dea |
| Inspector Lewis | 2008 | TV Series | Keiran Donnelly |
| The Running Mate | 2007 | TV Mini-Series | Dennis Harrington |
| Closing the Ring | 2007 | Campbell | |
| Shrooms | 2007 | Bernie | |
| Inspector George Gently | 2007 | TV Series | China Mates |
| 48 Angels | 2007 | Billy | |
| Black Dog | 2006 | Short | Grandfather |
| Sixty Six | 2006 | Mr. O'Connor | |
| The Tiger's Tail | 2006 | Declan Murray | |
| The Wind That Shakes the Barley | 2006 | Father Denis | |
| The Street | 2006 | TV Series | God |
| Bleak House | 2005 | TV Mini-Series | Snagsby |
| Taggart | 2005 | TV Series | Monsignor Tom Jarvis |
| Pure Mule | 2005 | TV Series | Billy Farrell |
| The Mighty Celt | 2005 | I'm A Cripple | |
| On a Clear Day | 2005 | Eddie | |
| Trial & Retribution | 2004 | TV Series | Ken Latham |
| Man About Dog | 2004 | J.P. McCallion | |
| Waking the Dead | 2004 | TV Series | Dr. Donald Roper |
| Freeze Frame | 2004 | Detective Louis Emeric | |
| Pulling Moves | 2004 | TV Series | Bap the Butcher |
| The Vice | 2003 | TV Series | Tommy Bowers |
| Conspiracy of Silence | 2003 | Rector Cathal | |
| Dead Bodies | 2003 | Detective Inspector Wheeler (as Seán Mcginley) | |
| Watermelon | 2003 | TV Movie | Joe Ryan |
| Gangs of New York | 2002 | Forty Thieves Leader (as Sean Mcginley) | |
| Do Armed Robbers Have Love Affairs? | 2001 | Short | Mimms |
| On Home Ground | 2001 | TV Series | Fergal Collins |
| Clare Sa Speir | 2001 | Short | Eoin |
| Midsomer Murders | 2001 | TV Series | Sean O'Connell |
| What Where | 2000 | Short | Bam |
| Cold Feet | 2000 | TV Series | Roy |
| The Claim | 2000 | Mr. Sweetley | |
| The Fitz | 2000 | TV Series | Priest |
| The Closer You Get | 2000 | Ian O'Donnell | |
| Blue Murder | 2000 | TV Movie | Shelley |
| Murder Rooms: Mysteries of the Real Sherlock Holmes | 2000 | TV Series | Inspector Beecher |
| DDU | 1999 | TV Series | Det. Sgt. Carl McCadden |
| Simon Magus | 1999 | Maximillian Hase | |
| Lipservice | 1998 | Short | Mairtin O Cathain |
| Making the Cut | 1998 | TV Movie | Sgt. Carl McCadden |
| The General | 1998 | Gary | |
| Resurrection Man | 1998 | Sammy McClure | |
| The Ambassador | 1998 | TV Series | Joseph O'Connor |
| The Informant | 1997 | Frankie Conroy | |
| The Break | 1997 | Tommy Breen | |
| The Butcher Boy | 1997 | Sergeant | |
| Bogwoman | 1997 | TV Movie | Mr. D. |
| The Very Stuff | 1997 | Short | Sylvie |
| The Disappearance of Finbar | 1996 | Detective Roche | |
| Safe and Sound | 1996 | TV Series | Dougy Flynn |
| Trojan Eddie | 1996 | Raymie | |
| Michael Collins | 1996 | Smith | |
| Circles of Deceit: Dark Secret | 1995 | TV Movie | Jim Caine |
| Dangerous Lady | 1995 | TV Mini-Series | D.I. Murphy |
| The Hanging Gale | 1995 | TV Series | Ferry |
| Braveheart | 1995 | MacClannough | |
| Circle of Friends | 1995 | Mr. Duggan | |
| Dirty Old Town | 1995 | TV Movie | Michael |
| Family | 1994 | TV Mini-Series | Charlo Spencer |
| Minder | 1993 | TV Series | Alexie Nolan |
| Boon | 1991 | TV Series | Michael Roach |
| 4 Play | 1991 | TV Series | Hugh |
| The Field | 1990 | Father Chris Doran | |
| Fools of Fortune | 1990 | Doyle | |
| The Investigation: Inside a Terrorist Bombing | 1990 | TV Movie | A |
Stunts
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Republic of Doyle | 2013 | TV Series stunt double - 1 episode |
Thanks
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purpose | 2002 | thanks |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Shortt: Live and a Bit Dangerous | 2003 | Video documentary | Pa Connors |
| Amongst Wolves: Stalin's Irish Victim | 2001 | TV Movie documentary | Narrator |
| Canadian Star | 2015 | Documentary | Himself |
| Monday Report | 2014 | TV Series | Himself / Malachy Doyle |
| Katie Chats | 2014 | TV Series | Himself |
| Pioneers and Aviators | 2014 | Documentary | Himself |
| Fintan O'Toole Power Plays | 2011 | Documentary | Himself |
| 3rd Irish Film and Television Awards | 2005 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
Archive Footage
Won Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | IFTA Award | Irish Film and Television Awards | Best Supporting Actor in a Feature Film | On a Clear Day (2005) |
