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Malachy McCourt
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McCourt in 2011
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Malachy Gerard McCourt
September 20, 1931 New York City, U.S.
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| Died | March 11, 2024 (aged 92) |
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| Political party | Green Party of New York |
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Linda Wachsman
(m. 1958; div. 1961)Diana Galin
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| Children | 5 |
| Relatives | Frank McCourt (brother) Alphie McCourt (brother) |
Malachy Gerard McCourt (born September 20, 1931 – died March 11, 2024) was an American actor and writer. He had Irish family roots. In 2006, he ran for governor of New York as a candidate for the Green Party. He was the younger brother of the famous author Frank McCourt.
Early life
Malachy Gerard McCourt was born in New York City on September 20, 1931. His parents, Angela and Malachy McCourt, were from Ireland.
Malachy grew up in Limerick, Ireland. He moved back to the United States in 1952 when he was 21 years old.
Career
Malachy McCourt was an actor who performed in plays, on television, and in movies. Some of his movies include The Molly Maguires (1970) and Brewster's Millions (1985).
He also appeared in many TV shows. He was in several New York City-based soap operas like Another World and One Life to Live. Around Christmas, he often played Father Clarence, a priest, on the show All My Children.
In the 1970s, Malachy hosted a talk show on the radio station WMCA. He was also a guest on other radio programs, especially on WBAI in New York City. He performed in plays like Inherit the Wind and A Couple of Blaguards. He wrote A Couple of Blaguards with his brother, Frank McCourt.
Malachy McCourt also owned a bar in New York City called Malachy's. He played the role of Francis Preston Blair in the movie Gods and Generals (2003).
Writing
Malachy McCourt wrote two memoirs. A memoir is a book where someone tells stories from their own life. His memoirs are called A Monk Swimming and Singing My Him Song. These books share details about his life in Ireland and when he moved back to the United States.
He also wrote a book about the history of the famous Irish song Danny Boy. He also put together a collection of Irish writings called Voices of Ireland.
A Monk Swimming
In 1998, Malachy McCourt wrote A Monk Swimming. This book is about his early life in Limerick, Ireland, and his experiences after coming to the United States. The book tells about the challenges he faced.
After working as a longshoreman (someone who loads and unloads ships), he opened a successful bar in Manhattan. Many famous people from entertainment visited his bar. He also appeared on television talk shows.
The title of the book, A Monk Swimming, sounds like "amongst women." This phrase comes from a prayer called the Hail Mary in the Catholic Church.
Politics
In April 2006, Malachy McCourt announced he wanted to become the governor of New York. He ran as a candidate for the Green Party. His campaign slogan was "Don't waste your vote, give it to me."
He promised to bring the New York National Guard home from Iraq. He also wanted to make public education free, all the way through college. Another idea was to create a statewide health care system.
In the election, he received 40,729 votes. This was less than 1% of the total votes. He came in third place.
Personal life
Malachy McCourt was married twice. He had two children with his first wife, Linda Wachsman: a daughter named Siobhán and a son named Malachy III. He had two more sons, Conor and Cormac, with his second wife, Diana Galin. He also had a stepdaughter named Nina Galin.
In 1960, he helped start the Manhattan Rugby Football Club. Malachy also appears in the memoirs written by his older brother, Frank McCourt.
An actor named Peter Halpin played Malachy McCourt in the movie Angela's Ashes. This movie was based on his brother's memoir.
Malachy McCourt passed away on March 11, 2024, at the age of 92.]
See also
In Spanish: Malachy McCourt para niños
