Cast & creator
Pat Shortt
Best known for The Banshees of Inisherin, Father Ted, The Late Late Show
Pat Shortt is an Irish actor and comedian, best known for his work with the McDonagh brothers, as well as the Irish sitcom Killinaskully, which he created and wrote. He is also known as half of D'Unbelievables, a comedy duo he co-founded in the late 1980s with friend Jon Kenny.
45
film credits
19
television credits
55
1962–2026 · acting roles
7.0
average across scored titles
Signature credits
Known for
Across film & television
Filmography (64)
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The Banshees of Inisherin
Jonjo Devine
2022
Father Ted
Tom
1995
The Late Late Show
Self
1962
How to Get to Heaven from Belfast
Charlie
2026
Song of the Sea
Lug (voice)
2014
Bodkin
Darragh
2024
SisterS
Deryl
2023
Killinaskully
2003Killinaskully
Dan 'The Dan' Clancy, Willie Power, Goretti, Mr. Cantwell, Pa Connors
2003Killinaskully
Dan 'The Dan' Clancy/Willie Power/Goretti/Mr. Cantwell/Pa Connors
2003Killinaskully
Writer
2003Killinaskully
Creator
2003
The Guard
Colum Hennessey
2011
Frank of Ireland
Padraig
2021
Calvary
Brendan Lynch
2014
Four Letters of Love
John Flannery
2025
The Reluctant Vampire
Clifford
2026
This Is My Father
Garda Ben
1999
Queen & Country
Redmond
2015
Pixie
Father Daly
2020
The Closer You Get
Ollie Doyle
2000
Mattie
Mattie Dwyer
2009Mattie
Sgt Mattie Dwyer
2009Mattie
Writer
2009Mattie
Producer
2009
Spacemen Three
2008
Life's a Breeze
Colm
2013
Lambing
John
2022
Breakfast Wine
Mr Kelliher
2013
The Heist Before Christmas
Headmaster
2023
Smalltown
Tom
2016
Man About Dog
Fergie
2004
Wild About Harry
Ronnie
2000Joe Dolan - Sweet Little Rock N Roller
Self
2012
Dark Lies the Island
Daddy Mannion
2019
Animals
Bill
2019
The Belly of the Whale
Ronald Tanner
2018
Garage
Josie
2007
Gaybo Laughs Back
Garda Tom Walsh
2008
SoulBoy
Brendan
2010
Dermot Morgan: Fearless Funnyman
Self
2013
Saltwater
Mr. Fanning
2000
Strength and Honour
Wheeler McCoy
2007
D'Unbelievables D'Telly
Various
1998
Dead Man’s Money
Old Henry
2024D'Unbelievables One Hell of a Do
Gerry
2011D'Unbelievables One Hell of a Do
Teacher
2011D'Unbelievables One Hell of a Do
Father Paddy Leary
2011
The Flag
Harry Hambridge
2016
The Life of Lester Wink
Lester Wink
2023
D'Collection
2005D'Collection
Director
2005D'Unbelievables D'Mother
Various
2001D'Unbelievables D'Mother
Director
2001D'Unbelievables D'Mother
Writer
2001D'Unbelievables D'Video
Various
1996
Me and Dad
Barman
2024
Maya
Ken
2019
Twice Shy
Pat Collins
2016
Rat King
Thanks
2024
Pat Shortt - You Won't Get Away With That Here
2006Songs of Ireland
2024
Pat Shortt: Live and a Bit Dangerous
Self
2003
Warts and All
Director
2022