Niall Toibin, a renowned Irish actor, was born in the vibrant city of Cork, Ireland, in the year 1929. His personal life was marked by a beautiful union with the lovely Judy Kenny, who shared his life from 1957 until her passing in 2001. Together, they welcomed five cherished children and six precious grandchildren into their family. Throughout his remarkable career, which has spanned an impressive four decades, Niall Toibin has left an indelible mark on the world of acting. In recognition of his outstanding contributions to the craft, he was honored with the prestigious CFT Excellence Award for Best Actor on October 29, 2002.
Personal Details
BornNov 21, 1929 County Cork, Irish Free State [now County Cork, Ireland]
Biography
Career
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2003

Veronica Guerin as Judge Ballaugh
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2001

Rat as Father Geraldo
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1998

The Nephew as Sean
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1996

Ballykissangel as Father Mac
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1995

Frankie Starlight as Handy Paige
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1992

Far and Away as Joe Donnelly
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1991

G.B.H. as Michael Murray Snr
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1990

The Love She Sought as Preston Warner
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Fools of Fortune as Lanigan
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The Investigation: Inside a Terrorist Bombing as Paddy Joe Hill
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1989

Stay Lucky as John Lively
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Confessional as Sean Gallagher
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1986

Eat the Peach as Boots
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Rawhead Rex as Reverend Coot
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1984

Children in the Crossfire as Vincent Lavery
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Reflections as Mr. Prunty
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The Country Girls as Jack Holland
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1983
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1982

The Ballroom of Romance as Eyes Horgan
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1981

Lovespell as Andred
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The Man of Destiny as Giuseppe
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Miss Morison's Ghosts as Lord Kavanagh
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Brideshead Revisited as Father Mackay
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1980

Murphy's Stroke as Tony Murphy
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The Outsider as The Farmer
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The Sleep of Death as Sean
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1977

Play for Today as Irishman
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1975

Philadelphia, Here I Come! as Con Sweeney
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1971

The Iguana with the Tongue of Fire as Doctor (uncredited)
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Flight of the Doves as Sergeant O'Casey
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1970

Ryan's Daughter as O'Keefe
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1969

Guns in the Heather as Kettering