IAN MCELHINNEY

Actor

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BORN August 19, 1948

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HEIGHT 6'3" (1.91 m)

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NATIONALITY Northern Ireland

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YEARS ACTIVE 1981 – Present

🏆 AWARDS & ACCOLADES

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2015

21st Screen Actors Guild Awards

Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series

🎬 Game of Thrones

NOMINEE

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2014

20th Screen Actors Guild Awards

Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series

🎬 Game of Thrones

NOMINEE

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2012

18th Screen Actors Guild Awards

Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series

🎬 Game of Thrones

NOMINEE

👤 BIOGRAPHY

Ian McElhinney (born 19 August 1948) is a Northern Irish actor and director. He has appeared in many television series in a career spanning more than forty years; notable appearances include Taggart, Hornblower, Cold Feet, and The Tudors. In recent times his best known roles are as Barristan Selmy in Game of Thrones, Morgan Monroe in The Fall, and Granda Joe in Derry Girls.

🗉 QUICK FACTS

Nick Name Ian
Born August 19, 1948
Height 6'3" (1.91 m)
Nationality Northern Ireland
Citizenship Northern Ireland
Education Brandeis University
Current Status Active (Recently in Secrets of The Christmas Market, The Lost Children of Tuam)
Years Active 1981 – Present
Occupation Actor
Family Background Private Family Background
Early Career He has appeared in many television series in a career spanning more than forty years; notable appearances include Taggart, Hornblower, Cold Feet, and The Tudors.
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