David O’Hara Wiki Biography
David Patrick O’Hara (born 9 July 1965) is a Scottish actor. O’Hara was born in Glasgow, Scotland, the son of Martha (née Scott) and Patrick O’Hara, a construction worker. He has appeared in many movies and TV series, including a featured role in the U.S. series The Distric…
| Full Name | David O’Hara |
| Net Worth | $800 Thousand |
| Date Of Birth | July 9, 1965 |
| Place Of Birth | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.778 m) |
| Profession | Actor |
| Education | Central School of Speech and Drama |
| Nationality | Scotland |
| Parents | Patrick O’Hara, Martha O’Hara |
| Nicknames | David Patrick O’Hara |
| IMDB | http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0641244 |
| Trademark | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Deep, raspy voice |
| 2 | Usually plays a supporting role in his films |
| Quote | |
|---|---|
| 1 | [on his upcoming film Attack on Darfur (2009)]: I’d say this is… this was the most impossible movie I’ve ever… ever made. But it was also impossible not to make it. It was impossible not to be involved, because of what it is. |
| Fact | |
|---|---|
| 1 | He appeared in two Best Picture Academy Award winners: Braveheart (1995) and The Departed (2006). |
| 2 | He was a fan of the Harry Potter novels long before being cast in the films. He claims to have read the books several times. |
| 3 | Has twice participated in movies about genocide in Africa; Hotel Rwanda (2004), and Attack on Darfur (2009). |
| 4 | Worked with Helen Mirren twice in the same year. He appeared with her in Some Mother’s Son (1996) and Prime Suspect 5: Errors of Judgement (1996). |
| 5 | Appeared with John Kavanagh in both Braveheart (1995) and Some Mother’s Son (1996). |
| 6 | Despite his being born in Glasgow, Scotland, he has played Irish characters several times, notably his well-known role as Stephen in Braveheart (1995). |
| 7 | Has been in two films that won Best Picture: Braveheart (1995) and The Departed (2006). |
| 8 | Was raised in a large Catholic family. |
| 9 | He grew up in Pollok, part of the south side of Glasgow’s housing schemes. |
| 10 | His great-grandfather was Irish. |
Actor
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dirt Road to Lafayette | 2016 | post-production | Tom |
| In Extremis | 2016/II | completed | Alex |
| The Rising: 1916 | announced | James Connolly | |
| Dias Santana | 2016 | Calum Mackie | |
| The Messenger | 2015/I | DCI Keane | |
| Gotham | 2015 | TV Series | Reggie Payne |
| Reach Me | 2014 | Thumper | |
| Luther | 2013 | TV Series | DSU George Stark |
| The Groundsman | 2013 | Short | Keith |
| Covert Affairs | 2012 | TV Series | Dmitri Larionov |
| Best Laid Plans | 2012 | Curtis | |
| Contraband | 2012 | Jim Church | |
| Stand Off | 2011 | Mad Dog Flynn | |
| Cowboys & Aliens | 2011 | Pat Dolan | |
| Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 | 2010 | Albert Runcorn | |
| Golf in the Kingdom | 2010 | Shivas Irons | |
| The Tudors | 2010 | TV Series | Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey |
| The Kid | 2010 | Terry | |
| Attack on Darfur | 2009 | Freddie Smith | |
| Jack Said | 2009 | The Boss | |
| Wanted | 2008 | Mr. X (as David Patrick O’Hara) | |
| Doomsday | 2008 | Michael Canaris | |
| Trial & Retribution | 2008 | TV Series | DI Jack Mullins |
| Damage | 2007 | TV Movie | John Ward (as David Patrick O’Hara) |
| The Departed | 2006 | Fitzy (as David Patrick O’Hara) | |
| Club Soda | 2006 | Short | Man at Bar #2 |
| Tristan + Isolde | 2006 | Donnchadh (as David Patrick O’Hara) | |
| The Commander: Blackdog | 2005 | TV Movie | DCC Stephen ‘Blackdog’ Blackton (as David Patrick O’Hara) |
| Hotel Rwanda | 2004 | David | |
| Pulling Moves | 2004 | TV Series | Nuts & Bolts |
| Stander | 2003 | Allan Heyl (as David Patrick O’Hara) | |
| Den of Lions | 2003 | Ferko Kurchina | |
| Made | 2001 | The Welshman (as David Patrick O’Hara) | |
| The District | 2000-2001 | TV Series | Det. Danny ‘Mac’ McGregor |
| Crossfire Trail | 2001 | TV Movie | Rock Mullaney |
| Donovan Quick | 2000 | TV Movie | Clive |
| Jesus | 1999 | TV Movie | John The Baptist |
| Janice Beard | 1999 | O’Brien | |
| The Match | 1999 | Mechanic | |
| Fever | 1999 | Will | |
| The Wonderful World of Disney | 1997 | TV Series | Bill Sikes |
| The MatchMaker | 1997 | Sean Kelly | |
| The Slab Boys | 1997 | Terry Skinnedar | |
| The Devil’s Own | 1997 | Martin MacDuff | |
| Prime Suspect 5: Errors of Judgement | 1996 | TV Mini-Series | DS Rankine |
| Some Mother’s Son | 1996 | Frank Higgins | |
| The Near Room | 1995 | Harris Hill | |
| Braveheart | 1995 | Stephen | |
| Open Fire | 1994 | TV Movie | Armed Robber |
| The Tales of Para Handy | 1994 | TV Series | Robert Grant |
| Grushko | 1994 | TV Series | Lev |
| Full Stretch | 1993 | TV Series | Steve Bissell |
| Screen Two | 1991-1992 | TV Series | Michael / Ronnie Wilson |
| The Bridge | 1992 | Phillip Wilson Steer | |
| Jute City | 1991 | TV Series | Duncan Kerr |
| Chimera | 1991 | TV Mini-Series | Reynolds |
| Taggart | 1990 | TV Series | Malcolm Durie |
| Resurrected | 1989 | Male Nurse | |
| The Monocled Mutineer | 1986 | TV Mini-Series | |
| Link | 1986 | Tom | |
| One by One | 1985 | TV Series | Andy |
| Comfort and Joy | 1984 | Engineer |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Looking for Bon | Documentary filming | Narrator | |
| What’s the Score? | 2014 | Himself | |
| Braveheart: A Look Back | 2009 | Video documentary | Himself |
| Interviews with the Cast of ‘Braveheart’ | 2007 | Video short | Himself |
| Tales of William Wallace | 2007 | Video documentary short | Himself |
Nominated Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Golden Nymph | Monte-Carlo TV Festival | Television Films – Best Performance by an Actor | Damage (2007) |