Barry McGovern

Barry McGovern

77 · Born: Jan 1, 1948

Known For

BraveheartBraveheart
Joe Versus the VolcanoJoe Versus the Volcano
Far and AwayFar and Away
Waiting for GodotWaiting for Godot

Personal Details

BornJan 1, 1948 Dublin, Ireland

Biography

Born in the year 1948, Barry McGovern, a native of Dublin, Ireland, has etched a remarkable reputation for himself within the realm of acting, boasting an impressive array of notable roles to his credit. Among his most iconic performances, one stands out in particular - his captivating portrayal in the 1995 epic historical drama "Braveheart", where he masterfully brought his character to life on the silver screen.

Career

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2024
Blackshore
Blackshore as Dr. James Whelan
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2023
A Sunken Place
A Sunken Place
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Apocalypse Clown
Apocalypse Clown as DuCoque
{"id":168620,"title":"Wild Mountain Thyme","year":"2020","character":"Cleary","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/wild-mountain-thyme","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2eco93lkn270.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2eco93lkn270.jpg"},"released":1}
2020
Wild Mountain Thyme
Wild Mountain Thyme as Cleary
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2019
Critters TV
Critters TV as Narrator (voice)
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2018
Royally Ever After
Royally Ever After as King Edmond
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Penance
Penance as The Commandant
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Citizen Lane
Citizen Lane as William Martin Murphy
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2017
The Cured
The Cured as Patrick Ryan
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2016
My Name Is Emily
My Name Is Emily as Dr. Golding
{"id":11651,"title":"Rebellion","year":2016,"character":"Archbishop William Walsh","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/rebellion","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/6dcsgkp92310.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/6dcsgkp92310.jpg"},"released":1}
Rebellion
Rebellion as Archbishop William Walsh
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2010
Gift of the Magi
Gift of the Magi as Gary Janardi
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2006
Studs
Studs as Secret Agent Smart
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2001
Waiting for Godot
Waiting for Godot as Vladimir
{"id":55985,"title":"The Wonderful World of Disney","year":"1998","character":"Rabbi Ben Abrams","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-wonderful-world-of-disney-1998-5","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_55985.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_55985.jpg"},"released":1}
1998
The Wonderful World of Disney
The Wonderful World of Disney as Rabbi Ben Abrams
{"id":23090,"title":"The General","year":"1998","character":"IRA Man 1","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-general-1998","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_23090.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_23090.jpg"},"released":1}
The General
The General as IRA Man 1
{"id":54801,"title":"Driftwood","year":"1997","character":"McTavish","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/driftwood-1997","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_54801.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_54801.jpg"},"released":1}
1997
Driftwood
Driftwood as McTavish
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The Informant
The Informant as Courtroom Judge
{"id":18,"title":"Braveheart","year":"1995","character":"King's Advisor","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/braveheart","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5ffmrv2qbfp0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5ffmrv2qbfp0.jpg"},"released":1}
1995
Braveheart
Braveheart as King's Advisor
{"id":2723,"title":"Far and Away","year":"1992","character":"McGuire","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/far-and-away","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3p0g0u1dg0bg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3p0g0u1dg0bg.jpg"},"released":1}
1992
Far and Away
Far and Away as McGuire
{"id":158935,"title":"The Treaty","year":"1991","character":"Eamon de Valera","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-treaty","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_158935.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_158935.jpg"},"released":1}
1991
The Treaty
The Treaty as Eamon de Valera
{"id":6172,"title":"Joe Versus the Volcano","year":"1990","character":"Luggage Salesman","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/joe-versus-the-volcano","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/39rcdtqd11mg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/39rcdtqd11mg.jpg"},"released":1}
1990
Joe Versus the Volcano
Joe Versus the Volcano as Luggage Salesman
{"id":103839495,"title":"Foreign Bodies","year":1987,"character":"Dermot","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/foreign-bodies","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103839495.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103839495.jpg"},"released":1}
1987
Foreign Bodies
Foreign Bodies as Dermot
{"id":185960,"title":"Play for Today","year":"1979","character":"Sean","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/play-for-today-1979-6","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_185960.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_185960.jpg"},"released":1}
1979
Play for Today
Play for Today as Sean
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2019
Searching for Sam: Adrian Dunbar on Samuel Beckett
Searching for Sam: Adrian Dunbar on Samuel Beckett