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Ardal O'Hanlon - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | October 08, 1965 |
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| Age | 60 |
| Birthplace | Carrickmacross, County Monaghan, Ireland |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra - (see also Ardal O'Hanlon's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Snake |
| Generation | Generation X |
| Known For | Portraying Father Dougal McGuire in 'Father Ted' and George Sunday/Thermoman in 'My Hero.' |
Intro
Ardal O'Hanlon is an Irish comedian, actor, and writer, best known for his role as Father Dougal McGuire in the sitcom 'Father Ted.' He has also appeared in various television shows and stand-up acts, earning acclaim both in Ireland and internationally.
Early Life & Background
Ardal O'Hanlon was born in Carrickmacross, County Monaghan, Ireland, in 1965. He attended Blackrock College in Dublin before studying Communications Studies at Dublin City University.
Career Highlights
- Starred as Father Dougal McGuire in Channel 4 sitcom 'Father Ted' (1995-1998)
- Played George Sunday/Thermoman in BBC's 'My Hero' (2000-2005)
- Regular stand-up comedian, winning the Hackney Empire New Act of the Year competition in 1994
- Authored the novel 'The Talk of the Town' (1998)
- Starred as DI Jack Mooney in the BBC series 'Death in Paradise' (2017-2020)
Trivia
- His father, Rory O'Hanlon, was a prominent Irish politician.
- Ardal O'Hanlon has been nominated for multiple comedy awards and won a BAFTA TV Award for his work in 'Father Ted.'
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Ardal O'Hanlon?
Ardal O'Hanlon is 60 years old.
When was Ardal O'Hanlon born?
Ardal O'Hanlon was born the 8 October 1965.
Where is Ardal O'Hanlon from?
Carrickmacross, County Monaghan, Ireland.
On His Birth-Day
About October 8th, 1965, in brief:
- Historical events: On October 8, 1965, the Soviet Union conducted a nuclear test at the Semipalatinsk Test Site in Kazakhstan. This test was part of the Soviet Union's ongoing nuclear weapons program during the Cold War era.
- Day of the week: October 8th, 1965 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Yesterday by The Beatles
- #1 UK song: Tears by Ken Dodd
- Popular movie: The Sound of Music directed by Robert Wise
Check the link for more news and curiosities on October 8th, 1965.