Quick Facts
Born:
1948-08-19
Birthplace:
Belfast, Northern Ireland
Credits:
117 Total Roles
Ian McElhinney
Acting
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Biography
Ian McElhinney (born 19 August 1948) is a Northern Irish actor and director. He has appeared in many television series in a career spanning more than forty years; notable appearances include Taggart, Hornblower, Cold Feet, and The Tudors. In recent times his best known roles are as Barristan Selmy in Game of Thrones, Morgan Monroe in The Fall, and Granda Joe in Derry Girls.
Known For
Game of Thrones
Barristan Selmy
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
General Dodonna
Doctor Who
Ko Sharmus
Leap Year
Priest
City of Ember
Builder
The Fall
Morgan Monroe
The Tudors
Pope Clement VII
Michael Collins
Belfast Detective
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Small Town, Big Story TV | Reverend Patterson |
| 2024 | Secrets of The Christmas Market MOVIE | Narrator |
| 2024 | High Country TV | Sam Dryson |
| 2023 | The Boys in the Boat MOVIE | Elderly Joe Rantz |
| 2023 | The Last Rifleman MOVIE | Tom Malcolmson |
| 2023 | A Small Light TV | Johannes Kleiman |
| 2022 | Andor: A Disney+ Day Special Look MOVIE | General Jan Dodonna (archive footage) (uncredited) |
| 2022 | The Ulysses Project MOVIE | Mr. Deasy / Barrister JJ Molloy |
| 2022 | Suspicion TV | Grandad |
| 2021 | The Outlaws TV | John Snr |