T. P. McKenna

T. P. McKenna

Born September 07, 1929 (Age: 96) Mullagh, County Cavan, Ireland

Biography

Born in Mullagh, County Cavan, Ireland, Thomas Patrick 'T. P.' McKenna was a distinguished character actor of film and TV and a prolific stage actor. He made his stage debut in "Summer and Smoke" by Tennessee Williams at the Pike Theatre in Dublin in 1954 and his film debut in the 1960 film The Night Fighters. Film credits included Straw Dogs, Ulysses, Perfect Friday, Villain, The Charge of the Light Brigade, Red Scorpion and Valmont, whilst his TV credits included Bleak House, Inspector Morse, Doctor Who, Casualty, Ballykissangel and Lovejoy.
Born in Mullagh, County Cavan, Ireland, Thomas Patrick 'T. P.' McKenna was a distinguished character actor of film and TV and a prolific stage actor. He made his stage debut in "Summer and Smoke" by Tennessee Williams at the Pike Theatre in Dublin in 1954 and his film debut in the 1960 film The Night Fighters. Film credits included Straw Dogs, Ulysses, Perfect Friday, Villain, The Charge of the Light Brigade, Red Scorpion and Valmont, whilst his TV credits included Bleak House, Inspector Morse, Doctor Who, Casualty, Ballykissangel and Lovejoy.
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Filmography

The Libertine

The Libertine

2004 as Black Rod Age: 75
The Boys & Girl from County Clare

The Boys & Girl from County Clare

2003 as The Announcer Age: 74
Monarch

Monarch

2000 as Henry VIII Age: 71
Longitude

Longitude

2000 as Edmund Burke Age: 70
The Law Lord

The Law Lord

1992 as Judge Selwyn Age: 62
Events at Drimaghleen

Events at Drimaghleen

1991 as Father Sallins Age: 61
Shoot to Kill

Shoot to Kill

1990 as Chief Constable Sir John Harmon Age: 60
Miss Marple: A Caribbean Mystery

Miss Marple: A Caribbean Mystery

1989 as Dr. Grahame Age: 60
Valmont

Valmont

1989 as Baron Age: 60
Red Scorpion

Red Scorpion

1988 as General Vortek Age: 59
Pascali's Island

Pascali's Island

1988 as Dr. Hogan Age: 58
Unreported Incident

Unreported Incident

1988 as Michael Age: 58
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The Christmas Tree

1986 as Bill Age: 57
The Doctor and the Devils

The Doctor and the Devils

1985 as O'Connor Age: 56
Give Us a Break: Hustle Bustle Toil and Muscle

Give Us a Break: Hustle Bustle Toil and Muscle

1984 as Dennis Naylor Age: 55
Britannia Hospital

Britannia Hospital

1982 as Theatre Surgeon Age: 52
Random Moments in a May Garden

Random Moments in a May Garden

1981 as Digby Age: 51
Pasmore

Pasmore

1980 as Helen's husband Age: 51
Silver Dream Racer

Silver Dream Racer

1980 as Bank Manager Age: 50
Deasey (Desperate)

Deasey (Desperate)

1979 as FG Age: 50
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Exposure

1978 as Dan Age: 49
A Child's Voice

A Child's Voice

1978 as Ainsley Rupert Macreadie Age: 49
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Love Lies Bleeding

1977 as Geoffrey Age: 47
Percy's Progress

Percy's Progress

1974 as London News Editor Age: 44
The Changeling

The Changeling

1974 as Tomazo de Piracquo Age: 44
A Warm December

A Warm December

1973 as Man (uncredited) Age: 43
Lady Killer

Lady Killer

1973 as Jack Hardisty Age: 43
Straw Dogs

Straw Dogs

1971 as Maj. John Scott Age: 42
Anne of the Thousand Days

Anne of the Thousand Days

1969 as Norris Age: 40
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Blood of the Lamb

1969 as Joe Katz Age: 40
Young Cassidy

Young Cassidy

1965 as Tom Age: 35
Ferry Cross the Mersey

Ferry Cross the Mersey

1965 as Jack Hanson Age: 35
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Deirdre

1965 as Age: 35
Girl with Green Eyes

Girl with Green Eyes

1964 as The Priest Age: 34
Downfall

Downfall

1964 as Martin Somers Age: 34
The Quare Fellow

The Quare Fellow

1962 as Walsh Age: 33
Johnny Nobody

Johnny Nobody

1961 as Garda Age: 32
Freedom to Die

Freedom to Die

1961 as Mike Age: 31
The Siege of Sidney Street

The Siege of Sidney Street

1960 as Lapidos Age: 31