Birdy Sweeney

Acting·June 14, 1931·† May 11, 1999 — 67 years old

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

The Crying Game

Father Ted

Angela's Ashes

Space Truckers

The Butcher Boy

The Snapper

The Bill

Scarlett

Divorcing Jack

The Nephew

Ballykissangel

Reefer and the Model

Filmography · 24

2011The Poorhouse Revisited 1999Angela's AshesOld Priest 1998Divorcing JackLift Attendant 1998The NephewOld Codger 1998The Butcher BoyMan in Well 1997DowntimePat 1996Space TruckersMr Zesty 1996Safe And SoundTVEammon 1996BallykissangelTVEamon Byrne 1995The Hanging GaleTVPatrick Dolan 1995Father TedTVFather Cullen 1994ScarlettTVJames O'Hara 1993The SnapperLoner 1992The Crying GameTommy 1991Journey to KnockStan 1991Arise and Go NowDade's Father 1991Murder in EdenTVCrubog 1988Reefer and the ModelInstant Photo 1988The Temptation of Eileen HughesCaretaker 1987Naming the NamesMan at Divis 1986The End of the World ManWorkman 1984The BillTV 1984The CryMr. Ferguson 1984A Woman CallingMan in Shop