Ian McElhinney facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ian McElhinney
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Ian McElhinney in 2014
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| Born | 30 June 1948 Belfast, Northern Ireland
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| Alma mater | Brandeis University |
| Occupation | Actor, director |
| Years active | 1981–present |
| Spouse(s) | Marie Jones |
| Children | 3 |
Ian McElhinney (born on June 30, 1948) is an actor and director from Northern Ireland. He has been acting for over forty years! You might know him from many TV shows.
Some of his most famous roles include Barristan Selmy in Game of Thrones, Morgan Monroe in The Fall, and Granda Joe in Derry Girls. He has also appeared in shows like Taggart, Hornblower, Cold Feet, and The Tudors.
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Early Life and Education
Ian McElhinney was born in Belfast, which is in Northern Ireland. His father was a clergyman (a church leader) and a teacher.
Ian went to Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts, USA. There, he studied something called international affairs, which is about how different countries work together. Before becoming an actor, he worked as a teacher for several years in England. He started acting professionally when he was 30 years old. His first big role was playing Bill Sikes in a play called Oliver!.
Personal Life
Ian McElhinney is married to Marie Jones, who is also an actress and a writer of plays. In 2009, they started their own company together called Rathmore Productions Ltd. Ian and Marie live in Belfast and have three sons.
Acting Career Highlights
Ian McElhinney has had a very busy career in both films and television. He has been in many different types of stories, from historical dramas to modern comedies.
Notable Film Roles
He has appeared in several movies. Some of his film roles include:
- In 1996, he was in Michael Collins and Hamlet.
- In 2008, he played a builder in the movie City of Ember.
- In 2016, he was in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story as General Jan Dodonna, which is part of the famous Star Wars universe!
- More recently, in 2023, he appeared in The Last Rifleman and The Boys in the Boat.
Popular Television Roles
Ian McElhinney is well-known for his many TV appearances.
- He was Captain Hammond in the Hornblower TV films.
- From 2011 to 2015, he played Ser Barristan Selmy in the hugely popular fantasy series Game of Thrones. He was in 25 episodes of this show!
- From 2013 to 2014, he played Morgan Monroe in the crime drama The Fall.
- From 2018 to 2022, he was a main character, Granda Joe, in the funny and popular show Derry Girls.
- He also appeared in Doctor Who in 2020 as Ko Sharmus.
- More recently, he has been in shows like The Outlaws (2021–2024) and Unforgotten (2023).
See also
In Spanish: Ian McElhinney para niños
