Joe Mullaney (born 1962) is a Scottish actor, possibly best known for his role as Ronnie Witherspoon in the 1985 comedy-crime film Restless Natives.
Joe Mullaney | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1 January 1962 |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Occupation | Actor |
Joe Mullaney was born in Glasgow in 1962. In 1980, while still attending John Bosco Secondary School, he became one of the presenters on Asking Around, a youth programme examining the questions, answers, pressures, problems and challenges that young Scots face in the 80s. He was subsequently chosen to act, alongside his schoolmate, Paul Ferry, for a role in the BBC Scotland drama series Maggie, which aired on BBC Two from 1981 until 1982.[1]
In 1985, he appeared in a starring role as Ronnie in the comedy film Restless Natives, directed by Michael Hoffman.[2][3]
He is also known for his appearances in television shows during the 1980s, including Taggart, Take The High Road and Play for Today. His last credited acting appearance was in an episode of Doctor Finlay (1994). He currently works as a role play actor for medical students.[4]
Theatre
edit| Year | Title | Role | Company | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | The Ship | Doeheid | The Ship's Company, Govan | Bill Bryden | play by Bill Bryden staged at harland and Wolff, Govan |
References
edit- ^ "Maggie". Nostalgia Central. 2023. Retrieved 5 May 2023.
- ^ Beacom, Brian (7 March 2021). "Return of Scots mini-classic Restless Natives – on screen and on stage?". The Herald. Glasgow. Retrieved 5 May 2023.
- ^ Bradshaw, Peter (25 February 2021). "Restless Natives review – classic Scottish comedy is a reminder of a sweeter era". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 5 May 2023.
- ^ McLean, David (11 May 2022). "What cast of 80s Edinburgh cult classic Restless Natives are up to now". Edinburgh Live. Edinburgh. Retrieved 5 May 2023.
External links
edit- Joe Mullaney at IMDb
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