Gary Lydon

Biography

Gary was born in London, but moved to his father's hometown Wexford in the Republic of Ireland. After leaving school he joined Wexford Theatre Co-op, performing in plays by Sam Sheperd, Dario Fo and Joe Orton. During this time he began a collaboration with the Wexford writer, making his London debut in 1988 playing Jimmy Brady in A Handful of Stars (1993), and went on to perform in Billy Roche's Wexford Trilogy on stage and television.

61years old at death

Born September 11, 1964London
Died April 30, 2026
Star sign: VirgoThe sign runs August 23 to September 22

Movie Career

Films: 12
Career span: 26 years1997 to 2023

Genres

Drama67%, 8 films
Comedy42%, 5 films
Crime17%, 2 films
Fantasy17%, 2 films
Horror17%, 2 films

First and latest

Gary Lydon movies on Netflix

Barber2023IMDb rating 5.1as Johnny Mulligan
Lakelands2022IMDb rating 6.5
The Banshees of Inisherin2022IMDb rating 7.6as Peadar Kearney
The Hallow2015IMDb rating 5.7as Doyle
Calvary2014IMDb rating 7.4as Inspector Stanton
Gold2014IMDb rating 6.1as Tommy
War Horse2011IMDb rating 7.2as Si Easton
Boy Eats Girl2005IMDb rating 4.9as Garda Sergeant
Six Shooter2004IMDb rating 7.4as Chief Guard
Ordinary Decent Criminal2000IMDb rating 6.3as Tom Rooney
The Last September1999IMDb rating 6.0as Peter Connolly
The Informant1997IMDb rating 6.3as Det. McDonough

Best known for

The films on Netflix they are best known for, with the part played in each.

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The Banshees of Inisherin2022 Comedy, Dramaas Peadar Kearney
IMDb rating 7.6300K votes
The Hallow2015 Fantasy, Horroras Doyle
IMDb rating 5.720K votes
Six Shooter2004as Chief Guard
IMDb rating 7.416K votes
Calvary2014as Inspector Stanton
IMDb rating 7.469K votes
War Horse2011as Si Easton
IMDb rating 7.2175K votes
Ordinary Decent Criminal2000as Tom Rooney
IMDb rating 6.315K votes
Barber2023as Johnny Mulligan
IMDb rating 5.11.3K votes
Gold2014as Tommy
IMDb rating 6.11.4K votes

Most often with

Martin McDonagh directed two of these films. Three actors appear in three of them each. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.

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Brendan Gleeson

Domhnall Gleeson

David Wilmot

Colin Farrell

Peter Mullan

Aidan GillenMartin McDonaghDirector, 2 films

Films together

Brendan Gleeson3 films together, 2004 to 2022
Brendan Gleeson's page
- The Banshees of Inisherin2022IMDb rating 7.6Lydon as Peadar KearneyGleeson as Colm Doherty
- Calvary2014IMDb rating 7.4Lydon as Inspector StantonGleeson as Father James
- Six Shooter2004IMDb rating 7.4Lydon as Chief GuardGleeson as Donnelly
Domhnall Gleeson3 films together, 2004 to 2014
Domhnall Gleeson's page
- Calvary2014IMDb rating 7.4Lydon as Inspector StantonGleeson as Freddie Joyce
- Boy Eats Girl2005IMDb rating 4.9Lydon as Garda SergeantGleeson as Bernard
- Six Shooter2004IMDb rating 7.4Lydon as Chief GuardGleeson as Cashier
David Wilmot3 films together, 2004 to 2014
David Wilmot's page
- Calvary2014IMDb rating 7.4Lydon as Inspector StantonWilmot as Father Leary
- Gold2014IMDb rating 6.1Lydon as TommyWilmot as Ray
- Six Shooter2004IMDb rating 7.4Lydon as Chief GuardWilmot as Man
Colin Farrell2 films together, 2000 to 2022
Colin Farrell's page
- The Banshees of Inisherin2022IMDb rating 7.6Lydon as Peadar KearneyFarrell as Pádraic Súilleabháin
- Ordinary Decent Criminal2000IMDb rating 6.3Lydon as Tom RooneyFarrell as Alec
Peter Mullan2 films together, 2000 to 2011
Peter Mullan's page
- War Horse2011IMDb rating 7.2Lydon as Si EastonMullan as Ted Narracott
- Ordinary Decent Criminal2000IMDb rating 6.3Lydon as Tom RooneyMullan as Stevie
Aidan Gillen2 films together, 2014 to 2023
Aidan Gillen's page
- Barber2023IMDb rating 5.1Lydon as Johnny MulliganGillen as Valentine Barber
- Calvary2014IMDb rating 7.4Lydon as Inspector StantonGillen as Dr. Frank Harte
Martin McDonaghDirector, 2 films, 2004 to 2022
All films by Martin McDonagh
- The Banshees of Inisherin2022IMDb rating 7.6Lydon as Peadar Kearney
- Six Shooter2004IMDb rating 7.4Lydon as Chief Guard
Also two films together9 more actors
- Kerry CondonThe Banshees of Inisherin (2022) and Gold (2014)
- Stuart GrahamThe Hallow (2015) and The Informant (1997)
- David PearseThe Banshees of Inisherin (2022) and Six Shooter (2004)
- Pat ShorttThe Banshees of Inisherin (2022) and Calvary (2014)
- Anthony BrophyOrdinary Decent Criminal (2000) and The Informant (1997)
- Rúaidhrí ConroyBarber (2023) and Six Shooter (2004)
- Paul HickeyOrdinary Decent Criminal (2000) and The Informant (1997)
- David McSavageCalvary (2014) and Gold (2014)
- Tim LoaneOrdinary Decent Criminal (2000) and The Informant (1997)
When several people share the same number of films, the ones with the most films on Netflix are in the chart.

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