Des Nealon
Acting
Ireland
21
Acting Credits
Biography
Des Nealon is an established Irish actor with a prolific career in film, television, and theatre spanning over five decades. He is best known for his roles in iconic Irish productions such as Bachelors Walk, The Irish R.M., and the Academy Award-nominated short film Pentecost.
Known For
Filmography
Going Dutch
2025
as Old Man
5.7
The Dry
2022
as Uncle Joe
6.2
Angela's Christmas
2017
as Shopkeeper / Reveler Three (voice)
6.8
Inspektor Jury spielt Katz und Maus
2016
as Lord Lister
5
The Flag
2016
as Codger
9
A Thousand Times Good Night
2013
as Elderly man
6.8
The Rafters
2012
5.5
Pentecost
2010
6.4
Love/Hate
2010
as Priest
7.5
Dead Bodies
2003
as Mr. Kearns
5.5
Bachelors Walk
2001
as Jimmy Quinn
8
Park
1999
as Park-Keeper
7
Shoot to Kill
1990
as RUC Sgt.
Shergar
1986
as Policeman
Reflections
1984
as Tom Mittler
5.3
The Country Girls
1983
as Mr Brennan
7
Educating Rita
1983
as Invigilator
6.9
Cry of the Innocent
1980
as Tooms #2
6
The Outsider
1979
as Col. O'Darrell
5.8
Katie: The Year of a Child
1979
as Riley
Von Richthofen and Brown
1971
as British Intelligence Officer
6.2