Portrait of Birdy Sweeney

Birdy Sweeney

Acting

Biography

Birdy Sweeney was an Irish actor best remembered for his regular role in TV drama Ballykissangel. His name came from his uncanny ability to mimic birdsong.

Born: June 14, 1931

Filmography

1999
Angela's Ashes

as Old Priest

1998
Divorcing Jack

as Lift Attendant

1998
The Nephew

as Old Codger

1998
The Butcher Boy

as Man in Well

1997
Downtime

as Pat

1996
Space Truckers

as Mr Zesty

1996
Ballykissangel

as Eamon Byrne

1995
The Hanging Gale

as Patrick Dolan

1995
Father Ted

as Father Cullen

1994
Scarlett

as James O'Hara

1993
The Snapper

as Loner

1992
1991
Arise and Go Now

as Dade's Father

1988
Reefer and the Model

as Instant Photo

1987
Naming the Names

as Man at Divis

1984
The Cry

as Mr. Ferguson