Character actor for theatre, television and film.
He was born in Omagh, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, and is a descendant of John McSorley, founder of McSorley’s Old Ale House, the oldest Irish tavern in New York. The actor currently resides in Gweedore, County Donegal. After attending a Christian Brothers school in his hometown he attended St. Columb’s College in Derry. He then attended Queen’s University, Belfast, where he was taught by among others Seamus Heaney. He has appeared in many Hollywood movies including Braveheart (where he is decapitated) and In the Name of the Father. One of his most celebrated performances was his lead role in Omagh, a feature-length television drama depicting the effect of the Omagh bombing on the residents of the town. He is also known for playing “Father Todd Unctious” in an episode of the Channel 4 sitcom Father Ted. His film credits include The Constant Gardener, and he was also cast as Queenan in The Departed but had to pull out (Martin Sheen took over the role). McSorley most recently played the role of Robert Aske in the Showtime historical drama The Tudors.
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