Dónall Farmer (born Daniel Patrick Farmer; 24 November 1937 – 6 December 2018[1]) was an Irish television film director, producer, RTÉ Head of Drama (succeeding Chloe Gibson) and actor who performed on stage and in film and television productions. Known for his part in Glenroe, the Irish television series in which he played Father Tim Devereux, he won two Jacob's Awards for his work on RTÉ Television, in 1969 and 1979 respectively.[2][3] A notable contributor to stage productions in the Abbey Theatre, his play parts span 1980–1989.[4] He was also involved in the Irish-language Damer Theatre.[5]
Dónall Farmer | |
|---|---|
| Born | Daniel Patrick Farmer 24 November 1937 |
| Died | 6 December 2018 (aged 81) |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Occupation(s) | Television film director, producer, RTÉ Head of Drama and actor |
| Known for | Two Jacob's Awards |
| Notable work | Glenroe |
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1992–2000[6] | Glenroe | Fr. Tim Devereux |
| 1999 | Ballykissangel | Eamon |
| 1987 | Remington Steele | Sean O’Gleason |
| 1985 | Cúirt an Mheán Oíche | An Seanduine Suarach |
| 1983[7][8] | One of Ourselves | Father Deasy |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Glenroe star Dónall Farmer has died". RTÉ.ie. 6 December 2018.
- ^ The Irish Times, "Awards for radio and TV presented", 11 December 1969
- ^ The Irish Times, "Jacobs present awards", 31 March 1979
- ^ "Donal Farmer at the Abbey Theatre". Abbey Theatre. Retrieved 25 May 2015.
- ^ https://siopa.gael-linn.ie/en/an-damer-history-of-an-irish-language-theatre-mair%C3%A9ad-n%C3%AD-chinn%C3%A9ide [bare URL]
- ^ "Fr. Tim Devereux". RTE Stills Library. RTE Ireland. 5 July 2012. Retrieved 25 May 2015.
- ^ "Dónall Farmer - One of Ourselves" (PDF). Waterford County Council. Retrieved 25 May 2015.
- ^ Michael, Bermingham. "Dónall Farmer - Father Deasy - One of Ourselves". Youtube. Retrieved 25 May 2015.