David O'Hara
| David O'Hara | |
|---|---|
| Born |
9 July 1965 Glasgow, Scotland |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1984–present |
| Height | 5' 10" (1.78m) |
David Patrick O'Hara (born 9 July 1965) is a Scottish actor.
Life and career
O'Hara was born in Glasgow, Scotland, the son of Martha (née Scott) and Patrick O'Hara, a construction worker.[1]
He has appeared in many films and TV series, including a featured role in the US series The District, which he left after one season to return to Scotland. His memorable role as the 'mad' Irishman Stephen in Braveheart saw him become William Wallace's (Mel Gibson) trusted friend and guardian after proclaiming of Ireland, "It's my island".
In 2006, O'Hara appeared as Fitzy, one of Jack Nicholson's chief mobsters in the Oscar-winning film The Departed.[2]
In June 2009, O'Hara was filming The Tudors in Dublin.[3] He played Albert Runcorn and Harry Potter disguised as Runcorn in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1.
Filmography
- Comfort and Joy (1984)
- The Monocled Mutineer (1986)
- Link (1986)
- The Bridge (1992)
- Braveheart (1995)
- The Near Room (1995)
- Prime Suspect 5: Errors of Judgment (1996) (TV)
- Some Mother's Son (1996)
- Oliver Twist (1997) (TV)
- The Matchmaker (1997)
- The Devil's Own (1997)
- Jesus (1999)
- The District (2000–2001) (TV series)
- Crossfire Trail (2001) (TV Movie)
- Made (2001)
- Stander (2003)
- The Commander (2004, UK: Series 1 #2; USA Set 1, Episode 3) (TV series)
- Hotel Rwanda (2004)
- The Departed (2006)
- Tristan and Isolde (2006)
- Wanted (2008)
- Doomsday (2008)
- Jack Said (2009)
- Darfur (2009)
- The Kid (2010)
- The Tudors (2010) (TV series)
- Golf in the Kingdom (2010)
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1 (2010)
- Cowboys & Aliens (2011)
- Whole Lotta Sole (2011)
- Contraband (2012)
- Best Laid Plans (2012)
- The Groundsman (2013)
- Luther (2013) (TV series)
- Reach Me (2014)
- Gotham (2015) (TV series)
- The Rising (2016)
References
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