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Tony Doyle
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| Born | 21 July 1935 Ballyfarnan, County Roscommon, Ireland
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| Died | 28 January 2000 (aged 64) St Thomas's Hospital, in Lambeth, London, England
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Spouse(s) | Sally Doyle |
| Children | 6 |
Michael Anthony Doyle (born July 21, 1935 – died January 28, 2000) was a famous Irish television and film actor. He became well-known in Ireland for playing a modern priest in the popular TV show The Riordans, which started in 1965. Tony worked steadily in many TV series, TV movies, and films throughout his life. He passed away unexpectedly in 2000 while acting in another popular Irish show, Ballykissangel.
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Tony Doyle's Acting Journey
Tony Doyle first became famous playing Father Sheehy, a priest with new ideas, in the TV drama The Riordans. This show was very popular in Ireland.
He also appeared in many other well-known TV shows. These included Coronation Street, Between the Lines, and Ballykissangel.
Tony won an award for his excellent acting in the 1998 TV series Amongst Women. He also had a small role in the very first episode of the show Minder.
His Film Roles
One of Tony Doyle's most famous movie roles was Colonel Hadley in the 1982 British film Who Dares Wins. In this movie, he played the head of the SAS, a special military group.
He also acted in other films like Ulysses (1967) and Circle of Friends (1995). In 1997, he played Tom French in the movie I Went Down.
From 1995 to 1996, Tony played George Ferguson in 10 episodes of the TV drama Band of Gold.
Tony was married to Sally and they had six children together. One of his children, Susannah Doyle, also became an actress.
Remembering Tony Doyle
Tony Doyle passed away at St Thomas's Hospital in London, England.
After his death, the BBC (a big TV company) created the Tony Doyle Bursary for New Writing. This bursary is a special award that helps new writers get started. Tony's friend and co-star from Ballykissangel, Lorcan Cranitch, helps choose the winners.
A detective TV series called McCready and Daughter was later written with Tony Doyle in mind, meaning the role was perfect for him.
Tony Doyle's Film and TV Work
- 1967: Ulysses as Lt. Gardner
- 1970: Quackser Fortune Has a Cousin in the Bronx as Mike
- 1981: Loophole as Nolan
- 1982: Who Dares Wins as Colonel Hadley
- 1986: Eat the Peach as Sean Murtagh
- 1987: Devil's Paradise as Quinn
- 1991: Secret Friends as Martin
- 1991: Adventures in Dinosaur City as Rex
- 1991: Murder in Eden as Tim Roarty (a BBC Miniseries)
- 1992: Damage as Prime Minister
- 1995: Circle of Friends as Dr. Foley
- 1997: I Went Down as Tom French
- 1998: Amongst Women as "Daddy" Michael Moran (an RTE Miniseries)
- 1999: The Boxer (uncredited role)
- 1999: A Love Divided as Father Stafford
