Quick Info
| Profession | Comedian, Actor, Author |
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| Nationality | Irish |
| Date of Birth | 08/10/1965 |
| Age | 61 years |
| Birthplace | Carrickmacross, County Monaghan, Ireland |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Latest News about Ardal O’Hanlon
Ardal O'Hanlon and Stephen Mangan are set to reunite in the West End in 2027, when their play The Truth returns to London. The production follows a summer run at the Apollo Theatre, and the producing company has confirmed a UK tour to follow the London dates.
O'Hanlon appeared at the Bloody Scotland crime writing festival in Stirling to discuss his crime debut novel, A Plot to Die For. The event marked a new direction in his writing, as his earlier novels were not in the crime genre.
O'Hanlon starred in the Irish Christmas black comedy heist film You'll Never Believe Who's Dead, which had its world premiere at the Galway Film Fleadh. The film, written and directed by Dallan Shovlin, won the festival's Best Irish First Feature Award.
UCD's Literary and Historical Society presented O'Hanlon with the James Joyce Award in recognition of his contribution to the arts and Irish cultural life. The society describes the honour as one of the highest bestowed by a student society in Ireland.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Irish comedian, actor, and author known for his work in television sitcoms and stand-up comedy. A founding figure in Dublin's contemporary comedy scene who moved to London and achieved international recognition. |
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| Notable Achievements | Won 1994 Hackney Empire New Act of the Year; won British Comedy Award for Father Ted; received BAFTA nominations; received the James Joyce Award from UCD's Literary and Historical Society (2026) |
Physical Stats & More
| Natural Accent | Irish |
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| Voice | Instantly recognisable and animated |
Personal Life
| Comedy Style | Punchy, absurdist, life-enhancing comedy |
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Career
| Television |
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| Film |
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| Writing |
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| Voice Work | Commercials, animation, documentaries |
Style Quotient
| Voice Characteristics | Versatile, lyrical delivery; highly sought after for voice work |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Founding father of Dublin's contemporary comedy scene | |
| 2. Continues to tour stand-up comedy worldwide | |
| 3. Multi-award winning documentary maker | |
| 4. The Talk of the Town was a bestselling novel |
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