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Acting
Patrick Drury
Patrick Drury is best known for The Crown, Midsomer Murders, Father Ted and Ripper Street. Patrick Drury was born on August 19, 1945. Patrick Drury is 81 years old (born August 19, 1945).
- Born
- August 19, 1945 (81 years old)
- Place of birth
- London, England, UK
Biography
Patrick Drury is a character actor best known for playing shopkeeper John O'Leary in the Channel 4 television comedy Father Ted. His film credits include the horror movie The Awakening (1980) starring Charlton Heston, and the 1984 comedy Laughterhouse (also known as Singleton's Pluck) with Ian Holm. He was previously married to actress Caroline Langrishe.
Known for
Filmography
- 2016The CrownLord Chamberlain
- 2012Ripper StreetCol. Sir Edward Bradford
- 2004Murder in SuburbiaKieran Doyle
- 1997Midsomer MurdersRobin Wooliscroft
- 1995Father TedJohn O'Leary
- 1992Moon and SonInspector Sardou
- 1991Soldier SoldierLt Col Mark Osbourne
- 1991In Suspicious CircumstancesJack Derham
- 1991The Men's RoomJames Walton
- 1989Screen OneMaj. Anthony Hamilton-Smith
- 1988The Beiderbecke ConnectionIvan
- 1987Inspector MorseFrank McTeer
- 1987The Ruth Rendell MysteriesChief Supt. Howard Fortune
- 1987Up LineBrian O'Brien
- 1982Shine on Harvey MoonAdrian Horowitz
- 1976I, ClaudiusCourier
- 1975Rumpole of the BaileyDesmond Casterini
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Patrick Drury been in?
Patrick Drury is best known for The Crown, Midsomer Murders, Father Ted and Ripper Street.
When was Patrick Drury born?
Patrick Drury was born on August 19, 1945. (London, England, UK)
How old is Patrick Drury?
Patrick Drury is 81 years old (born August 19, 1945).
Updated: October 26, 2026 ·