Irish actor Ardal O'Hanlon is best known for his leading roles in BBC hit series Death in Paradise, long running sitcom My Hero, and much loved Channel 4 comedy Father Ted.
Ardal can currently be seen in new BBC drama The Woman in Wall opposite Ruth Wilson. Ardal was recently on stage at the National Theatre in Dancing at Lughnasa, and in new comedy Rosie Malloy Gives Up Everything, starring opposite Sheridan Smith.
As well as acting, Ardal continues to perform worldwide as a stand-up comedian. He also writes novels and makes documentary films.
| Title | Role | Production | Director |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE WOMAN IN THE WALL | Dara | BBC/Showtime | Harry Wootliff |
| ROSIE MALLOY GIVES UP EVERYTHING | Connall | Hartswood | David Slant |
| DEATH IN PARADISE SERIES 9 | Jack | Red Planet | Multiple |
| LIVE AT THE APOLLO | Host | Off The kerb | |
| DERRY GIRLS SERIES 2 | Eammon | Hattrick | Michael Lennox |
| DEATH IN PARADISE SERIES 8 | Jack | Red Planet | Multiple |
| ALAN DAVIS: AS YET UNTITLED | Self | Phil McIntyre Entertainments | |
| DEATH IN PARADISE SERIES 7 | Jack | Red Planet | Multiple |
| HOMEGROWN (TASTER PILOT) | Gerry | Hat Trick | Al Campbell |
| DEATH IN PARADISE SERIES 6 | Jack | Red Planet | Multiple |
| THE BERRIES | Bruce | Leftbank Pictures | Luke Snellin |
| AFTER HOURS | Peter | Jellylegs TV / Sky 1 | Craig Cash |
| CUCUMBER | Henry | Red Production Company / C4 | David Evans |
| NELLY & NORA | Dad | Geronimo Productions | Jamie Teehan |
| ALAN DAVIES: AS YET UNTITLED | Panellist | Dave | |
| LILY'S DRIFTWOOD BAY | Bull Dozer | Sixteen South | Darren Vaundenburg and Colin Williams |
| LONDON IRISH | Pa (Mr Lynch) | Company Pictures / C4 | Tom Marshall |
| DAVE'S ONE NIGHT STAND | Self / Host | Phil McIntyre Entertainment | |
| MICHAEL MCINTYRE'S COMEDY ROAD SHOW | Self | Open Mike Production | |
| VAL FALVEY | Val Falvey | RTE | P.J. Dillon |
| SKINS | Keiran (Guest Lead) | E4 | |
| DR WHO | Brannigan, Guest Lead | BBC Television | |
| BLESSED | Gary | Phil MacIntyre Entertainment | Ben Elton |
| LIVE AT THE APOLLO | BBC 1 Television | ||
| MY HERO V - SERIES 5 | Geroge / Thermoman | BBC Television | John Stroud |
| MY HERO IV | George / Thermoman | BBC Television | |
| COMEDY CENTRAL | Solo Special | USA | |
| MY HERO III | George / Thermoman | BBC Television | John Stroud |
| BIG BAD WORLD II | Eamon | Carlton Television | |
| MY HERO II | George | BBC Television | |
| BIG BAD WORLD | Eamon | Carlton Television | Sandy Johnson |
| MY HERO | George Sunday | Big Bear Films | John Stroud |
| FATHER TED (SERIES 3) | Father Dougal | Hat Trick / Channel 4 | Declan Lowney |
| FATHER TED (SERIES 2) | Father Dougal | Hat Trick Productions | Declan Lowney |
| FATHER TED (SERIES 1) | Father Dougal | Hat Trick Productions | Geoffrey Perkins |
| Title | Role | Production | Director |
|---|---|---|---|
| DANCING AT LUGHNASA | Jack | National Theatre | Josie Rourke |
| THE WEIR | Jim | Wyndam's Theatre, Donmar / Playful Productions | Josie Rourke |
| THE WEIR | Jim | Donmar Warehouse | Josie Rourke |
| PORT AUTHORITY | Dermot | Tim Johanson Productions | Tom Attenborough |
| GOD OF CARNAGE | Alain Reille | The Gate Theatre | Alan Stanford |
| SEE YOU NEXT TUESDAY | Francois Pignot | Sonia Friedman / Albery Theatre | Robin Lefevre |
| SEE YOU NEXT TUESDAY | Francois | Gate Theatre |
| Title | Role | Production | Director |
|---|---|---|---|
| HANDSOME DEVIL | Donal Roche | Treasure Entertainment | John Butler |
| TWICE SHY | Brendan O'Meara | Tom Ryan | |
| DONKEYS | Derek | Truck Films | Matt Roberts |
| WIDE OPEN SPACES | Myles | Grand Pictures | Tom Hall |
| TALES OF THE RIVER BANK | Hammy | John Henderson | |
| GREYFRIARS BOBBY | Coconut Tam | Piccadilly Pictures | John Henderson |
| ANOTHER BOBBY O'HARA STORY | Bobby O'Hara | Repass (USA) | Matt Bentley |
| FLYING SAUCER ROCK 'N' ROLL | Johnny Eddy (Lead) | Cousins Films | Enda Hughes |
| THE BUTCHER BOY | Mr Purcell | Scala | Neil Jordan |
| MOLL FLANDERS | Moll Flanders Productions | Pen Densham |
| Title | Role | Production | Director |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOLY F*** | Writer/Presenter | Loose Horse | Gerry Hoban |
| SHOWBANDS AND ME | Presenter | State of Grace | Mike Connelly |
| IRELAND WITH ARDAL O'HANLON | Presenter | Big Mountain Productions | Christopher Bruce |
| TREE OF THE YEAR | Presenter | STV | Matt Reid |
| WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? | Self - Presenter | Mint Productions / RTE | |
| SO YOU WANT TO BE A TAOISEACH? | Self - Presenter | Midas Productions | |
| LEAGUES APART | Self - Presenter | Sideline Productions |
| Title | Role | Production | Director |
|---|---|---|---|
| NELLY AND NORA | Dad (voice) | Geronimo Productions | Jamie Teehan |
| Title | Role | Production | Director |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE BEST LAID PLANS | Smallbone | Lucky Giant for BBC Radio 4 |
| Title | Role | Production | Director |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLIND EYE | Immigration Official | Blue Egg Productions |
