Occupation Actor, director Role Actor | Name Ian McElhinney Years active 1981–present | |
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Children Matthew McElhinney, David McElhinney, Darren McElhinney Nominations Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series Movies and TV shows Similar People Michelle Fairley, Iain Glen, Julian Glover, John Bradley‑West, Conleth Hill | ||
Game of thrones season 3 barristan selmy interview ian mcelhinney
Ian McElhinney (born 19 August 1948) is an actor and director from Northern Ireland. He has appeared in many television series in a career spanning more than thirty years. In recent times his best known roles are as Barristan Selmy in Game of Thrones, and as General Dodonna in Rogue One.
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- Game of thrones season 3 barristan selmy interview ian mcelhinney
- Actor ian mcelhinney at the 14th belfast film festival
- Personal life
- Filmography
- References
Actor ian mcelhinney at the 14th belfast film festival
Personal life
He is married to playwright/actress Marie Jones; the couple started their own company, Rathmore Productions Ltd.
Filmography
Actor
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Untitled 70mm Halyna Hutchins project (announced)
2024
High Country (TV Series) (filming)
- Episode #1.8 (2024)
- Episode #1.7 (2024)
- Episode #1.6 (2024)
- Episode #1.5 (2024)
- Episode #1.4 (2024)
- Episode #1.3 (2024)
- Episode #1.2 (2024)
- Episode #1.1 (2024)
2023
A Small Light (TV Mini Series) as
Johannes Kleiman
- Welcome to Switzerland (2023) - Johannes Kleiman
- Pilot (2023) - Johannes Kleiman
2023
Unforgotten (TV Series) as
Lord Tony Hume
- Episode #5.4 (2023) - Lord Tony Hume
- Episode #5.5 (2023) - Lord Tony Hume
- Episode #5.3 (2023) - Lord Tony Hume
- Episode #5.2 (2023) - Lord Tony Hume
- Episode #5.6 (2023) - Lord Tony Hume
- Episode #5.1 (2023) - Lord Tony Hume
2022
The Ulysses Project as
Mr. Deasy / Barrister JJ Molloy
2021
The Outlaws (TV Series) as
John Halloran Snr.
- Episode #2.6 (2022) - John Halloran Snr.
- Episode #2.5 (2022) - John Halloran Snr.
- Episode #2.3 (2022) - John Halloran Snr.
- Episode #2.1 (2022) - John Halloran Snr.
- Episode #1.6 (2021) - John Halloran Snr.
- Episode #1.5 (2021) - John Halloran Snr.
- Episode #1.4 (2021) - John Halloran Snr.
- Episode #1.3 (2021) - John Halloran Snr.
- Episode #1.2 (2021) - John Halloran Snr. (credit only)
- Episode #1.1 (2021) - John Halloran Snr.
2018
Derry Girls (TV Series) as
Joe McCool
- The Agreement (2022) - Joe McCool
- Halloween (2022) - Joe McCool
- The Reunion (2022) - Joe McCool
- The Haunting (2022) - Joe McCool
- Stranger on a Train (2022) - Joe McCool
- The Affair (2022) - Joe McCool
- The Night Before (2022) - Joe McCool
- The President (2019) - Joe McCool
- The Prom (2019) - Joe McCool
- The Curse (2019) - Joe McCool
- The Concert (2019) - Joe McCool
- Ms De Brún and the Child of Prague (2019) - Joe McCool
- Across the Barricade (2019) - Joe McCool
2020
The Split (TV Series) as
Ronnie
2022
Suspicion (TV Series) as
Grandad
- Room for Doubt (2022) - Grandad
2021
Bloodlands (TV Series) as
Adam Corry
- The Manhunt (2021) - Adam Corry
- The Island (2021) - Adam Corry
- The Kidnapping (2021) - Adam Corry
2020
Salvation Calling (Short) as
Seamus
2020
The Deceived (TV Series) as
Hugh Callaghan
- Episode #1.3 (2020) - Hugh Callaghan
- Episode #1.2 (2020) - Hugh Callaghan
- Episode #1.1 (2020) - Hugh Callaghan
2020
Doctor Who (TV Series) as
Ko Sharmus
- The Timeless Children (2020) - Ko Sharmus
- Ascension of the Cybermen (2020) - Ko Sharmus
2019
A Deal's A Deal (Short) as
Gerard
2019
Missing a Note (Short) as
John O'Connell
2018
Krypton (TV Series) as
Val-El
- The Alpha and the Omega (2019) - Val-El
- Blood Moon (2019) - Val-El
- Mercy (2019) - Val-El
- Zods and Monsters (2019) - Val-El
- In Zod We Trust (2019) - Val-El
- A Better Yesterday (2019) - Val-El
- Danger Close (2019) - Val-El
- Will to Power (2019) - Val-El
- Ghost in the Fire (2019) - Val-El
- Light-Years from Home (2019) - Val-El
- The Phantom Zone (2018) - Val-El
- Hope (2018) - Val-El
- Savage Night (2018) - Val-El
- Transformation (2018) - Val-El
- Civil Wars (2018) - Val-El (credit only)
- House of Zod (2018) - Val-El (credit only)
- The Word of Rao (2018) - Val-El
- The Rankless Initiative (2018) - Val-El
- House of El (2018) - Val-El
- Pilot (2018) - Val-El
2019
Father Father (Short) as
Bishop
2019
Silent Witness (TV Series) as
Pat Walsh
- Deathmaker: Part 2 (2019) - Pat Walsh
- Deathmaker: Part 1 (2019) - Pat Walsh
2018
Mrs. Wilson (TV Mini Series) as
Father Timothy
- Episode #1.3 (2018) - Father Timothy
- Episode #1.2 (2018) - Father Timothy
- Episode #1.1 (2018) - Father Timothy
2018
Cellar Door
2018
Here's Looking at You, Kid (Short) as
Headmaster
2018
Dave Allen at Peace (TV Movie) as
Priest
2017
The Frankenstein Chronicles (TV Series) as
Doctor Lennox
- The Marriage of Heaven and Hell (2017) - Doctor Lennox
- Seeing the Dead (2017) - Doctor Lennox
2017
Zoo as
Mr. Shawcross
2017
Guard (Short) as
Geordie
2017
Redwater (TV Mini Series) as
Lance Byrne
- Episode #1.3 (2017) - Lance Byrne
- Episode #1.2 (2017) - Lance Byrne
- Episode #1.1 (2017) - Lance Byrne
2017
Redemption Road (TV Movie) as
Williiam
2017
Bad Day for the Cut as
Eamon
2016
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story as
General Dodonna
2016
The Journey as
Rory O'Suaird
2016
Barbarians Rising (TV Mini Series documentary) as
Tagus
- Resistance (2016) - Tagus
2016
Sacrifice as
D.I. McKie
2013
Ripper Street (TV Series) as
Theodore Swift / Theodore P. Swift
- Edmund Reid Did This (2016) - Theodore Swift (uncredited)
- The Peace of Edmund Reid (2014) - Theodore Swift
- Live Free, Live True (2014) - Theodore Swift
- A Man of My Company (2013) - Theodore P. Swift
2016
The Truth Commissioner as
James Fenton
2016
Rebellion (TV Mini Series) as
Edward Butler
- The Reckoning (2016) - Edward Butler
- Surrender (2016) - Edward Butler
- Under Siege (2016) - Edward Butler
- To Arms (2016) - Edward Butler
- Young Guns (2016) - Edward Butler
2015
A Patch of Fog as
Freddie Clarke
2015
The Death of a Projectionist (Short) as
Projectionist (Gerry)
2011
Game of Thrones (TV Series) as
Barristan Selmy
- Kill the Boy (2015) - Barristan Selmy
- Sons of the Harpy (2015) - Barristan Selmy
- The House of Black and White (2015) - Barristan Selmy
- The Wars to Come (2015) - Barristan Selmy
- The Children (2014) - Barristan Selmy
- The Mountain and the Viper (2014) - Barristan Selmy
- The Laws of Gods and Men (2014) - Barristan Selmy
- First of His Name (2014) - Barristan Selmy
- Oathkeeper (2014) - Barristan Selmy
- Breaker of Chains (2014) - Barristan Selmy
- Two Swords (2014) - Barristan Selmy
- Mhysa (2013) - Barristan Selmy
- The Rains of Castamere (2013) - Barristan Selmy
- Second Sons (2013) - Barristan Selmy
- The Bear and the Maiden Fair (2013) - Barristan Selmy
- Kissed by Fire (2013) - Barristan Selmy
- And Now His Watch Is Ended (2013) - Barristan Selmy
- Walk of Punishment (2013) - Barristan Selmy
- Valar Dohaeris (2013) - Barristan Selmy
- The Pointy End (2011) - Barristan Selmy
- You Win or You Die (2011) - Barristan Selmy
- A Golden Crown (2011) - Barristan Selmy
- The Wolf and the Lion (2011) - Barristan Selmy
- Cripples, Bastards, and Broken Things (2011) - Barristan Selmy
- Lord Snow (2011) - Barristan Selmy
2014
Play Next Door (TV Series) as
Connie
- If Those Lips (2014) - Connie
2014
Babylon (TV Mini Series) as
Maher
- Hackney Wick (2014) - Maher
2013
The Fall (TV Series) as
Morgan Monroe
- These Troublesome Disguises (2014) - Morgan Monroe
- The Vast Abyss (2013) - Morgan Monroe
- My Adventurous Song (2013) - Morgan Monroe
- Insolence & Wine (2013) - Morgan Monroe
- Darkness Visible (2013) - Morgan Monroe
2014
Quirke (TV Mini Series) as
Bill Latimer
- Elegy for April (2014) - Bill Latimer
2013
Moonfleet (TV Mini Series) as
Rev Glennie / Parson Glennie
- Episode #1.2 (2013) - Rev Glennie
- Episode #1.1 (2013) - Rev Glennie
- Part1&2 - Parson Glennie
2013
Wodehouse in Exile (TV Movie) as
Major Cussen
2012
Titanic: Blood and Steel (TV Mini Series) as
Sir Henry Carlton
- The 'Unsinkable' Sets Sail (2012) - Sir Henry Carlton
- The Tipping Point (2012) - Sir Henry Carlton
- Burden of Proof (2012) - Sir Henry Carlton
- A Crack in the Armor (2012) - Sir Henry Carlton
- High Stakes (2012) - Sir Henry Carlton
- The Truth Shall Set You Free (2012) - Sir Henry Carlton
- The Imposter (2012) - Sir Henry Carlton
- Under Lock and Key (2012) - Sir Henry Carlton
- Danger Looms (2012) - Sir Henry Carlton
- Good Man Down (2012) - Sir Henry Carlton
- Stained Steel (2012) - Sir Henry Carlton
- A City Divided (2012) - Sir Henry Carlton
2011
Brendan Smyth: Betrayal of Trust (TV Movie) as
Abbot Smith
2011
Bittersweet (Video short) as
Father
2007
Brilliant! (TV Mini Series) as
Carson / Principal
- Episode #1.3 (2010) - Carson
- Episode #1.1 (2007) - Principal
2010
Three Wise Women (TV Movie) as
David
2010
An Old Fashioned Christmas (TV Movie) as
Sean
2010
New Tricks (TV Series) as
Fintan MacEntee
- Coming Out Ball (2010) - Fintan MacEntee
2010
Cup Cake as
Rusty Rafferty
2010
Leap Year as
Priest
2009
Scapegoat (TV Movie) as
H. A. McVeigh QC
2009
A Shine of Rainbows as
Father Doyle
2009
Triage as
Ivan
2009
Swansong: Story of Occi Byrne as
Skip
2008
Little Dorrit (TV Series) as
Mr. Clennam
- Episode #1.13 (2008) - Mr. Clennam
- Episode #1.1 (2008) - Mr. Clennam
2008
Raw (TV Series) as
Phillip
- Episode #1.6 (2008) - Phillip
2008
City of Ember as
Builder
2008
Last Man Hanging (TV Movie) as
Narrator
2008
Of Best Intentions (Short) as
Thomas Midgely
2008
Clay (TV Movie) as
Father O'Mahoney (as Ian Mcelhinney)
2008
Fairy Tales (TV Mini Series) as
Vice Chancellor Ralph Graham
- Cinderella (2008) - Vice Chancellor Ralph Graham
2007
Single-Handed (TV Series) as
Ex-Garda Sergeant Gerry Driscoll / Gerry Driscoll
- The Stolen Child: Part 2 (2008) - Ex-Garda Sergeant Gerry Driscoll
- The Stolen Child (2008) - Gerry Driscoll
- Natural Justice (2007) - Gerry Driscoll
- Home: Part 2 (2007) - Ex-Garda Sergeant Gerry Driscoll
- Home: Part 1 (2007) - Ex-Garda Sergeant Gerry Driscoll
2007
Closing the Ring as
Cathal Thomas
2007
Casualty (TV Series) as
Robert Finch
- Communion (2007) - Robert Finch
2007
The Tudors (TV Series) as
Pope Clement VII
- Message to the Emperor (2007) - Pope Clement VII
2007
Rough Diamond (TV Series) as
Tim Regan
- Episode #1.6 (2007) - Tim Regan
- Episode #1.2 (2007) - Tim Regan
2006
The Front Line as
Mikey
1993
Taggart (TV Series) as
Sean O'Donnell / Archie Rae
- Cause and Effect (2005) - Archie Rae
- Death Without Dishonour Part Three (1993) - Sean O'Donnell
- Death Without Dishonour Part Two (1993) - Sean O'Donnell
- Death Without Dishonour Part One (1993) - Sean O'Donnell
2005
Pure Mule (TV Series) as
Harry Kilroy
- Kevin (2005) - Harry Kilroy
2005
Coronation Street (TV Series) as
Father Thomas
- Episode #1.5989 (2005) - Father Thomas
- Episode #1.5988 (2005) - Father Thomas
2004
Omagh (TV Movie) as
Stanley McCombe
2003
The Clinic (TV Series) as
Joseph McGarry
- Episode #1.8 (2003) - Joseph McGarry
- Episode #1.7 (2003) - Joseph McGarry
- Episode #1.4 (2003) - Joseph McGarry
- Episode #1.3 (2003) - Joseph McGarry
- Episode #1.2 (2003) - Joseph McGarry
2003
Murphy's Law (TV Series) as
Fulton
- Manic Munday (2003) - Fulton
2003
Doctors (TV Series) as
Howard Brackley
- Faking the Dead (2003) - Howard Brackley
2003
Holby City (TV Series) as
Brian Chapman
- For Better, for Worse (2003) - Brian Chapman
2003
Cold Feet (TV Series) as
Bill Williams
- Episode #5.4 (2003) - Bill Williams
- Episode #5.3 (2003) - Bill Williams
2003
Hornblower: Loyalty (TV Movie) as
Captain Hammond
2002
No Tears (TV Mini Series) as
Padraig McFadden
- Episode #1.4 (2002) - Padraig McFadden
- Episode #1.3 (2002) - Padraig McFadden
- Episode #1.2 (2002) - Padraig McFadden
- Episode #1.1 (2002) - Padraig McFadden
2001
Mapmaker as
Sergeant Devlin
2001
Horatio Hornblower: Retribution (TV Movie) as
Captain Hammond
2000
The King's Wake (Short) as
Aherne (voice)
2000
In Defence (TV Series) as
DCS David Dillne
- Episode #1.3 (2000) - DCS David Dillne
2000
Borstal Boy as
Verreker
1999
Queer as Folk (TV Series) as
Clive Jones
- Out of the Closet, Into the Fire (2000) - Clive Jones
- Married- with Children (1999) - Clive Jones
1998
Maisie Raine (TV Series) as
C.S. Jack Freeman
- To Sleep- (1999) - C.S. Jack Freeman
- The Witness (1999) - C.S. Jack Freeman
- Old Scores (1999) - C.S. Jack Freeman
- I.D. (1999) - C.S. Jack Freeman
- European Forty Five (1999) - C.S. Jack Freeman
- Can't See for Looking (1999) - C.S. Jack Freeman
- A Blast from the Past (1998) - C.S. Jack Freeman
- Getting to Be a Habit (1998) - C.S. Jack Freeman
- An Ordinary Little Tragedy (1998) - C.S. Jack Freeman
- Go Bananas (1998) - C.S. Jack Freeman
- Food of Love (1998) - C.S. Jack Freeman
- Happy Families (1998) - C.S. Jack Freeman
1999
A Love Divided as
Reverend Hamilton
1999
Durango (TV Movie) as
Vestor McCarthy
1998
Horatio Hornblower: The Fire Ship (TV Movie) as
Captain Hammond
1998
Touch and Go (TV Movie) as
Clive / Pam's husband
1998
Divorcing Jack as
Alfie Stewart
1997
Silicone Valerie (Short) as
Priest
1997
The Boxer as
Reggie Bell
1997
This Is the Sea as
Da Stokes
1997
Wokenwell (TV Series) as
Sgt Duncan Bonney
- Episode #1.6 (1997) - Sgt Duncan Bonney
- Episode #1.5 (1997) - Sgt Duncan Bonney
- Episode #1.4 (1997) - Sgt Duncan Bonney
- Episode #1.3 (1997) - Sgt Duncan Bonney
- Episode #1.2 (1997) - Sgt Duncan Bonney
- Episode #1.1 (1997) - Sgt Duncan Bonney
1996
Hamlet as
Barnardo
1996
Michael Collins as
Belfast Detective
1996
Safe and Sound (TV Series) as
Higgins
- Hope (1996) - Higgins
1996
The Boy from Mercury as
Brother Dowdall
1995
Beyond Reason (TV Movie) as
Smythe QC
1995
Small Faces as
Uncle Andrew
1995
The Pan Loaf (Short) as
Mr. Stewart
1986
Screen Two (TV Series) as
Working out governor / Inspector McBride / Damien
- Life After Life (1995) - Working out governor
- Naming the Names (1987) - Inspector McBride
- Shergar (1986) - Damien
1995
Hearts and Minds (TV Series) as
Alex
- Episode #1.4 (1995) - Alex
- Episode #1.3 (1995) - Alex
- Episode #1.2 (1995) - Alex
- Episode #1.1 (1995) - Alex
1994
Blind Justice (TV Movie) as
Father Malone
1993
A Woman's Guide to Adultery (TV Series) as
Martin
- Episode #1.3 (1993) - Martin
- Episode #1.2 (1993) - Martin
- Episode #1.1 (1993) - Martin
1993
Between the Lines (TV Series) as
Chief Supt. Trevor Dunne
- The Great Detective (1993) - Chief Supt. Trevor Dunne
1993
Circle of Deceit (TV Movie) as
Father Fergal
1993
Lovejoy (TV Series) as
Ceiran Stow
- Ducking and Diving (1993) - Ceiran Stow
1993
Spender (TV Series) as
Flynn
- Bad Company (1993) - Flynn
1992
Screenplay (TV Series) as
Reggie Devine
- You, Me & Marley (1992) - Reggie Devine
1992
The Bill (TV Series) as
Micky Felcher
- Trial and Error (1992) - Micky Felcher
1992
The Playboys as
Joe Cassidy
1991
Children of the North (TV Series) as
O'Hare
- A Darkness in the Eye (1991) - O'Hare
- City of Moloch (1991) - O'Hare
- Lonely the Man Without Heroes (1991) - O'Hare
1990
4 Play (TV Series) as
McQuire / Eddie
- In the Border Country (1991) - McQuire
- Valentine Falls (1990) - Eddie
1990
The Lilac Bus (TV Movie) as
Billy
1990
Fools of Fortune as
Stranger
1990
Shoot to Kill (TV Movie) as
Assistant Chief Constable Trevor Forbes
1990
Hidden Agenda as
Jack Cunningham
1990
The Investigation: Inside a Terrorist Bombing (TV Movie) as
Sinn Fein leader
1989
Streetwise (TV Series) as
Denny Moss
- Home Truths (1989) - Denny Moss
1988
The Grasscutter (TV Movie) as
Brian Devlin
1988
Wipe Out (TV Mini Series) as
Max Raines
- Episode #1.5 (1988) - Max Raines
- Episode #1.4 (1988) - Max Raines
- Episode #1.3 (1988) - Max Raines
- Episode #1.2 (1988) - Max Raines
- Episode #1.1 (1988) - Max Raines
1988
Reefer and the Model as
Reefer
1987
Lapsed Catholics (TV Movie) as
Derek O'Gorman
1987
The Rockingham Shoot (TV Movie) as
John Reilly
1987
First Sight (TV Series) as
Joe
- The Last of a Dyin' Race (1987) - Joe
1987
Brond (TV Series) as
Kennedy
- Episode #1.3 (1987) - Kennedy
- Episode #1.2 (1987) - Kennedy
- Episode #1.1 (1987) - Kennedy
1987
A Prayer for the Dying as
Lodger
1987
Dead Entry (TV Series) as
Martin Galbraith
- File Three (1987) - Martin Galbraith
- File Two (1987) - Martin Galbraith
- File One (1987) - Martin Galbraith
1986
The End of the World Man as
Architecht
1985
Ties of Blood (TV Mini Series) as
Maj. Watson
- McCabe's Wall (1985) - Maj. Watson
1985
Lamb as
Maguire
1985
The Price (TV Mini Series) as
Priest
- Episode #1.6 (1985) - Priest
1984
A Woman Calling (TV Movie) as
Mr. Burke
1984
Anne Devlin as
Maj Sirr
1984
Fire at Magilligan (TV Movie) as
Loyalist Leader
1984
After You've Gone (TV Movie) as
Mike
1983
Acceptable Levels as
Andy
1982
BBC2 Playhouse (TV Series) as
Mousey
- Potatohead Blues (1982) - Mousey
1982
Angel as
Groom
1981
Cowboys (TV Movie) as
Driver
Director
2005
On Eagles Wing (TV Movie)
Soundtrack
2010
An Old Fashioned Christmas (TV Movie) (performer: "Silent Night" - uncredited)
1995
Small Faces (performer: "Cod Liver Oil and Orange Juice", "When I Leave Old Glasgow Behind")
Self
2023
Jeremy Vine (TV Series) as
Self - Actor
- Episode #6.50 (2023) - Self - Actor
2019
Surge of Power: Big City Chronicles (TV Series)
- Surge Meets Ian McElhinney (2019)
2019
Eamonn Mallie: Face to Face with (TV Series) as
Self - Guest
- Ian McElhinney (2019) - Self - Guest
2018
Bragi Cinema (TV Mini Series) as
Self
- Ian McElhinney "Zoo" (2018) - Self
2018
Trainee Filmmakers (Documentary short) as
Narrator
2017
To Be Frank Carson (Documentary) as
Self
2017
The One Show (TV Series) as
Self - Guest
- Episode dated 10 August 2017 (2017) - Self - Guest
2017
The Star Wars Show (TV Series short) as
Self - General Dodonna
- The Last Jedi Filmmakers at Celebration and Kitster Attempts a High-Five (Again) (2017) - Self - General Dodonna
2014
Thronecast (TV Series) as
Self
- No One (2016) - Self
- The Sons of the Harpy (2015) - Self
- The Mountain and the Viper (2014) - Self
2015
Game of Thrones: A Day in the Life (TV Movie documentary) as
Self - Barristan Selmy (uncredited)
2015
Ireland's Great War (TV Series documentary) as
Narrator
- Episode #1.1 (2015) - Narrator
2014
The Man Who Shot the Great War (TV Movie documentary) as
George Hackney
2012
Titanic: A Legend Born in Belfast (Video documentary)
2012
Bomb Squad Men: The Long Walk (TV Movie documentary)(voice)
2012
Game of Thrones: Season 2 - Invitation to the Set (Video documentary short) as
Barristan Selmy
2011
Making of Game of Thrones (Video documentary short) as
Barristan Selmy
2011
Game of Thrones: Costumes (Video documentary short) as
Barristan Selmy
2010
Make It New John (Documentary) as
John
2008
Patrick Kielty and a Night in November (TV Movie documentary) as
Self
2004
We Fought on D-Day (TV Movie documentary) as
Narrator (voice)
2003
Kelly (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 11 April 2003 (2003) - Self
2001
The 55th Annual Tony Awards (TV Special) as
Self - Nominee
References
Ian McElhinney Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA