Gerard McSorley (born 1950, Omagh, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland) is a character actor for theatre, television and film. He is a descendant of John McSorley, founder of McSorley's Old Ale House, the oldest Irish tavern in New York. The actor currently resides in Gweedore, County Donegal as he wants to learn Irish.
After attending a Christian Brothers school in his hometown he attended St. Columb's College in Derry. He then attended Queen's University, Belfast, where he was taught by among others Seamus Heaney. He has appeared in many Hollywood movies including Braveheart (where he is decapitated) and In the Name of the Father.
One of his most celebrated performances was his lead role in Omagh, a feature-length television drama depicting the effect of the Omagh bombing on the residents of the town. He is also known for playing "Father Todd Unctious" in an episode of the Channel 4 sitcom Father Ted.
His film credits include The Constant Gardener, and he was also cast as Queenan in The Departed but had to pull out (Martin Sheen took over the role).
A descendant of John McSorley, who opened McSorley's Old Ale House in New York, the oldest operating pub in New York.
Born 1950.
Was originally cast as Queenan in Departed, The (2006) but had to drop out of the project.
