Gerard Mcsorley Biography
Gerard McSorley is an Irish theatre and film actor who is best known for his lead role as Michael Gallagher in the film, Omagh. He is also known for playing roles in other movies including In the Name of the Father, Braveheart, Father Ted, Robin Hood, and The Tudors.
Gerard McSorley Education
The actor enrolled at a Christian Brothers school in Omagh. Later on, he joined St. Columb’s College in Derry. Following graduation, he attended Queen’s University in Belfast, where one of his lecturers was Seamus Heaney, the late Nobel prize-winning poet, and translator.
Gerard McSorley Career
The actor started out in theaters and was mostly found at the Abbey Theatre in Dublin. He started to gain further TV and movie roles after portraying Michael Evans in the original Brian Friel’s play, Dancing at Lughnasa which was produced by Broadway and West End Theaters.
His earliest Hollywood films include SOS Titanic, Angel, Withdrawal, Play for Tomorrow, Bergerac, Taffin, The Hanging Gale, Widows’ Peak, Moondance, Words Upon the Window Pane, An Awfully Big Adventure, Braveheart, Nothing Personal, Michael Collins among many others.
McSorley’s best-known roles are as Father Todd Unctious in the sitcom, Father Ted and Michael Gallagher in the film, Omagh. The latter is a drama describing events at the Omagh bombing and its effects. McSorley plays the father of Aiden who was killed in the bombing.
Gerard Mcsorley Age
McSorley was born on 1 January 1950 in Omagh, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. He celebrates his birthday on 1st January every year.
Gerard Mcsorley Family
After doing our research, details about his parents are not available and it is also not known if he has any siblings.
Gerard Mcsorley Wife
He was married to Ann Harrison Richie. The ex-couple has not revealed the wedding date nor the venue and together they are blessed with three grown-up children.
Gerard Mcsorley Son
In 1998, McSorley went through a mental breakdown in a delayed reaction to the tragic news regarding his late son Peter. After recovering from the shock, he said, “I had really tried to get on with the important business of coming to terms with Peter’s death. But finally, I just went mad and raged, and was incomprehensible and exploded.”
His ex-wife and mother of his son informed him of how Peter passed away in Scotland after taking an overdose of blood pressure drugs that led to an immediate cardiac arrest. “I don’t think he intended to die. I think it probably was a cry for help. But there was no warning on the box, and that is something I’ve felt irate about ever since…
I still don’t know why he was on tablets for blood pressure and I failed to achieve any satisfactory explanation from his GP in Scotland as to why he was. As far as I’m concerned, he was just a hypersensitive, tender, beautiful, loving kid. “I desperately want to know what happened,” the actor said in a magazine interview.
Besides, McSorley is convinced that Peter’s spirit remains with him, “I absolutely believe Peter is all around me. He certainly pushed me to play the role of John Gilligan. I have my strength back again and my love of life and acting.”
Gerard McSorley Facts and Body Measurements
Here are some of the facts you don’t want to miss about McSorley.
• Full Name: Gerard McSorley
• Date of Birth: 1st January 1950
• Place of Birth: Omagh, County Tyrone
• Nationality: Irish
• Marital Status: Divorced
• Children/Kids: Three
• Height: Not Available
• Weight: Not Available
Gerard McSorley Salary
There are no details showing his annual or monthly earnings, the actor’s salary figures will be updated as soon as they are available.
Gerard McSorley Net Worth
The award-winning actor, McSorley, has an estimated net worth that ranges between $3 million and $5 million which he has earned through his successful career as theatre and film actor.
Gerard McSorley Movies And Tv Shows
Movies
- SOS Titanic – Martin Gallagher
- Words Upon the Window Pane – Abraham Johnson
- An Awfully Big Adventure – George
- Braveheart – Cheltham
- Nothing Personal – Cecil
- Michael Collins – Cathal Brugha
- Angela’s Ashes – Father Gregory
- Ordinary Decent Criminal – Harrison
- On The Edge – Rachel’s Father
- Do Armed Robbers Have Love Affairs? – Eddy
- Bloody Sunday – Chief Supt. Lagan
- The Wayfarer – Nat
- The Front Line – Detective Insp. Harbison
- Swansong: Story of Occi Byrne – Michael Byrne
- Town Creek – Mr. Marshall
- Robin Hood – Baron Fitzrobert
- Lift – Granddad Eddy
- Penance – Murray
Television Shows
- Play for Tomorrow – John Bingham
- The Irish R.M – Thomay Foley
- Act of Betrayal – Brendon
- The Investigation: Inside a Terrorist Bombing – Paddy Mcllkenny
- Shakespeare: The Animated Tales – Iago
- The Hanging Gale – Coulter
- The Governor – Harry Reynolds
- Kidnapped – Shuan
- Vicious Circle – Crowley
- Teenage Cics – Principal Scannel
- Damage – Defence Counsel
- The Tudors – Robert Aske
- The Savage Eye – Various
Gerard McSorley Awards and Achievements
His legacy ranges from theatre to film and to television acting. He is, undoubtedly, a fine actor as he won the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Ensemble Performance as well as a 2004 Irish Film and Television Award for excellently portraying Michael Gallagher in the film, Omagh.
Frequently Asked Questions About Gerard McSorley
Who is G. McSorley?
Gerard is an acclaimed actor who gained extensive recognition after appearing as a cast member of Omagh as Michael Gallagher.
How old is G. McSorley?
He is an Irish national born on 1st January 1950 in Omagh, County Tyrone.
How tall is G. McSorley?
Gerard has not shared his height with the public. His height will be listed once we have it from a credible source.
Is G. McSorley married?
No, he was married to Ann Harrison Richie before they legally separated. Nevertheless, the duo has three children, where one is deceased.
How much is G. McSorley worth?
Gerard has an approximate net worth that ranges between $3 million and $5 million. This amount has been accrued from his leading roles in the entertainment industry.
How much does G. McSorley make?
There are no details showing his annual or monthly earnings. We will update his salary figures as soon as they are available.
Where does G. McSorley live?
He is a resident of Gweedore, County Donegal, Ireland. We shall upload pictures of his house as soon as we have them.
Is G. McSorley dead or alive?
Gerard is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.
Where is G. McSorley now?
Gerard seems to have taken early retirement from his career considering the fact that his last appearance on film was in 2018 in the film Penance, portraying the role of Murray. Besides, he has been facing court charges since late 2019 over public order crime.