
Acting
Birdy Sweeney
EN cinema · 17 credits
Born
14 June 1931
Died
11 May 1999 (aged 67)
Birdy Sweeney was an Irish actor best remembered for his regular role in TV drama Ballykissangel. His name came from his uncanny ability to mimic birdsong.
Known for
Filmography

Angela's Ashes
EN · 19997.3
as Old Priest

The Nephew
EN · 19985.6
as Old Codger

The Butcher Boy
EN · 19986.8
as Man in Well

Divorcing Jack
EN · 19986.0
as Lift Attendant

Downtime
EN · 19977.0
as Pat

Space Truckers
EN · 19965.5
as Mr Zesty

The Snapper
EN · 19936.5
as Loner

The Crying Game
EN · 19926.8
as Tommy

Arise and Go Now
EN · 1991Not rated
as Dade's Father

The Temptation of Eileen Hughes
EN · 19889.0
as Caretaker

Reefer and the Model
EN · 19885.4
as Instant Photo

Naming the Names
EN · 1987Not rated
as Man at Divis

The End of the World Man
EN · 19865.5
as Workman
A Woman Calling
1984
A Woman Calling
EN · 198410.0
as Man in Shop

The Cry
EN · 19847.0
as Mr. Ferguson


