Joe Pilkington facts for kids

Joe Pilkington (born in 1940, died on July 7, 1999) was a well-known Irish actor. He was most famous for his role as Eamon Maher in the long-running TV series The Riordans. Joe Pilkington was also the father of actress Rachel Pilkington. He made an important contribution to Irish arts and culture through his acting roles.

Joe Pilkington's Acting Career

Joe Pilkington was active as an actor from the 1970s until his death in 1999. He appeared in many films and television shows during his career. His work helped to entertain many people across Ireland and beyond.

Movies and TV Shows

Joe Pilkington acted in several movies and TV series. Here are some of the projects he was part of:

Film Roles

• Underground (1970) as an Enlisted Man
• The McKenzie Break (1970) as a Police Communications Sergeant (uncredited)
• The Outsider (1979)
• Light Years Away (1981) as Thomas
• Traveller (1981) as a Traveller man
• The Ballroom of Romance (1986) as Tim Daly
• Into The West (1992) as a Detective
• A Man of no Importance (1994) as Ernie Lally
• The Butcher Boy (1998) as Charlie McGlone

Television Roles

• The Riordans (1972–1979) as Eamon Maher
• The Hanging Gale (1995) as James Phelan