Joe Pilkington
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| Joe Pilkington | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1940 Galway, Ireland |
| Died | 7 July 1999 Galway, Ireland |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1970–1999 |
Joe Pilkington (1940 – 7 July 1999) was an Irish actor, best known for his portrayal of Eamon Maher in the long-running TV series The Riordans.[1] Father of actress Rachel Pilkington, Joseph Pilkington made a marked contribution to Irish arts and culture through roles played both on and offscreen. His acting roles in the late 1960s in the Abbey Theatre are listed.[2]
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Selected filmography
Film
- Tim Daly in The Ballroom of Romance (1982)
- Detective in Into The West (1992)
- Charlie McGlone in The Butcher Boy (1998)
Television
- Eamon Maher in The Riordans (1972–1979)
- James Phelan in The Hanging Gale (1995)
