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Des Nealon(1936-2026)

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Des Nealon was born in 1936 in Ireland. He was an actor, known for Bachelors Walk (2001), The Irish R.M. (1983) and Educating Rita (1983). He was married to Bernie Keogh. He died on 21 June 2026 in Blackrock, Dublin, Ireland.
Born1936
DiedJune 21, 2026
Born1936
DiedJune 21, 2026
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Known for

Bachelors Walk (2001)
Bachelors Walk
8.0
TV Series
  • Jimmy Quinn
  • Michael's Father
The Irish R.M. (1983)
The Irish R.M.
7.7
TV Series
  • Inspector Campbell
Michael Caine and Julie Walters in Educating Rita (1983)
Educating Rita
7.2
  • Invigilator
  • 1983
The Spike
TV Series
  • Willie Gregory

Credits

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Actor

  • Denis Leary, Danny Pudi, Hal Cumpston, Taylor Misiak, and Laci Mosley in Going Dutch (2025)
    Going Dutch
    5.7
    TV Series
    • Old Man
    • 2025
  • Ciarán Hinds, Pom Boyd, Siobhán Cullen, Adam John Richardson, and Roisin Gallagher in The Dry (2022)
    The Dry
    7.3
    TV Series
    • Uncle Joe
    • 2022–2024
  • Peter Coonan, Pat Shortt, Tommy Tiernan, Charlie Murphy, and Moe Dunford in Dark Lies the Island (2019)
    Dark Lies the Island
    5.1
    • Man on Bus
    • 2019
  • Angela's Christmas (2017)
    Angela's Christmas
    7.0
    Short
    • Shopkeeper
    • Reveler Three (voice)
    • 2017
  • Inspektor Jury spielt Katz und Maus (2017)
    Inspektor Jury spielt Katz und Maus
    5.1
    TV Movie
    • Lord Lister
    • 2017
  • The Flag (2016)
    The Flag
    6.1
    • Codger
    • 2016
  • Chris O'Dowd and David Rawle in Moone Boy (2012)
    Moone Boy
    8.1
    TV Series
    • Pensioner
    • 2015
  • Red Rock (2015)
    Red Rock
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Fergal Duff
    • 2015
  • 1,000 Times Good Night (2013)
    1,000 Times Good Night
    7.0
    • Elderly Man
    • 2013
  • Hayley Atwell in Life of Crime (2013)
    Life of Crime
    6.6
    TV Mini Series
    • Judge
    • 2013
  • Trivia (2011)
    Trivia
    7.5
    TV Series
    • Paddy
    • 2011–2012
  • The Rafters
    4.6
    • 2012
  • Roy (2009)
    Roy
    6.0
    TV Series
    • Grandad Petey
    • 2009–2012
  • Love/Hate (2010)
    Love/Hate
    8.4
    TV Series
    • Priest
    • 2011
  • Pentecost (2011)
    Pentecost
    6.7
    Short
    • Archbishop
    • 2011

Additional Crew

  • The Manions of America (1981)
    The Manions of America
    7.1
    TV Mini Series
    • dialogue director
    • 1981

Personal details

  • Alternative names
    • Desman Nealon
  • Born
    • 1936
    • Ireland
  • Died
    • June 21, 2026
    • Blackrock, Dublin, Ireland(undisclosed)
  • Spouse
    • Bernie KeoghJuly 12, 1966 - June 21, 2026 (his death, 2 children)

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    Has two children, Catherine and Stephen.

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