Personal Info
Birth date
1955-09-15 (69 Years)
Gender
Male
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
Dublin, Ireland
Also known as
브렌던 오캐럴
Brendan O'Carroll
Biography
Brendan O'Carroll was born on September 15, 1955 in Dublin, Ireland. He is an Irish writer, producer, comedian, actor, and director, best known for portraying foul-mouthed matriarch Agnes Brown in the BBC television sitcom Mrs. Brown's Boys (2011), Mrs. Brown's Boys D'Movie (2014) and Mrs. Brown's Boys: The Original Series (2002). He has been married to Jennifer Gibney since August 1, 2005. He was previously married to Doreen O'Carroll.
Filmography
QI
7.942
Overview:
Comedy quiz show full of quirky facts, in which contestants are rewarded more if their answers are 'quite interesting'.The Graham Norton Show
7.194
Overview:
Each week celebrity guests join Irish comedian Graham Norton to discuss what's being going on around the world that week. The guests poke fun and share their opinions on the main news stories. Graham is often joined by a band or artist to play the show out.Who Do You Think You Are?
6.729
Overview:
A British genealogy documentary series in which celebrities trace their ancestry, discovering secrets and surprises from their past.Room 101
6.3
Overview:
Fast-moving game show meets talk show, which sees Frank Skinner refereeing three celebrities each week as they compete to banish their top peeve or worst nightmare to the depths of Room 101.Mrs Brown's Boys
7.5
Overview:
Mrs. Brown's Boys is a British-Irish award winning sitcom created by and starring writer and performer Brendan O'Carroll. The show is based on O'Carroll's stage plays about the character Agnes Browne, which were developed from books and straight-to-DVD films. The sitcom continues the stories of Agnes, now with the shortened surname "Brown", and her family who are played by real life close friends and family of O'Carroll's. After being slated by critics, the show has become a ratings success in both Ireland, where it is set, and the United Kingdom, where it is recorded. On 29 December 2012 the show began its third series. Mrs Brown's Boys is a co-production among BBC Scotland, BocPix and RTÉ.All Round to Mrs. Brown's
7.9
Overview:
Mrs Brown opens the doors to her house for a Saturday night entertainment show in which she and the family are joined by celebrity guests.Max and Paddy's Road to Nowhere
7.552
Overview:
Max And Paddy's Road To Nowhere is the much-loved sequel to Peter Kay's critically-acclaimed comedy series, "Phoenix Nights". Written by and starring Peter Kay and Patrick McGuinness, this six-part comedy/drama series is the story of clueless Phoenix Club bouncers Max (Kay) and Paddy (McGuinness), as they escape clubland in their prized motor-home and take to the open highway.Back to Barrytown
NYR
Overview:
Colm Meaney presents a celebration of Roddy Doyle's trilogy about Dublin family the Rabbittes and the film adaptations of the books, The Commitments, The Snapper and The Van.Mrs. Brown's Boys - The Original Series
8.3
Overview:
Agnes Brown - a widow living in Ireland - runs her home with an iron fist as she manages her sons, daughter Kathy and best friend Winnie. Add elderly Grandad, various in-laws and grandchildren to the mix and Mrs Brown usually has her hands full. Funny, outspoken and never at a loss for words (especially profanity), she gets through life and the daily grind with a caustic remark and a loving wink. What makes the show different is that the "fourth wall" is broken often leaving in the bloopers.Tyler Perry's A Madea Homecoming
6.7
Overview:
Madea's back - hallelujer! And she's not putting up with any nonsense as family drama erupts at her great-grandson's college graduation celebration.Angela's Ashes
7.3
Overview:
An Irish Catholic family returns to 1930s Limerick after a child's death in America. The unemployed I.R.A. veteran father struggles with poverty, prejudice, and alcoholism as the family endures harsh slum conditions.The Van
6.34
Overview:
In a working-class quarter of Dublin, 'Bimbo' Reeves gets laid off from his job and, with his redundancy payout, buys a van and sells fish and chips with his buddy, Larry. Due to Ireland's surprising success at the 1990 FIFA World Cup, their business starts off well, but the relationship between the two friends soon becomes strained as Bimbo behaves more like a typical boss.Agnes Browne
6.4
Overview:
Set in Dublin in 1967, the story of feisty woman, who along with her seven children, learns to cope with adversity after the unexpected death of her husband.Sweety Barrett
5.6
Overview:
Sweety Barrett is a giant of a man with the mind of a child. An easy target in a corrupt world, Sweety becomes embroiled in a smuggling operation unleashing a spiral of dangerous and unexpected events.Mrs. Brown's Boys D'Movie
5.3
Overview:
When Moore Street market-trader Agnes Brown finds her livelihood under threat from a ruthless developer, she and her family embark on a campaign to save her stall, aided as only the Browns will be by a motley troop of blind trainee Ninjas, an alcoholic solicitor, and a barrister with Tourettes Syndrome.The National Television Awards Celebrate 25 Years
NYR
Overview:
This one-hour special documentary celebrates 25 star-studded years of the National Television Awards, with contributions from stars including Graham Norton and Simon Cowell.The Fattest Man in Britain
5.9
Overview:
Georgie Godwin is the fattest man in Britain. A tourist attraction, thanks to greedy 'agent, cabbie Morris. Devoted neighbour Janice is Georgie's only other regular outside contact until he meets Amy, a pregnant teenager fleeing a violent boyfriend ,whom he takes in as a lodger. Amy tries to help Georgie change his lifestyle, but Morris is more than keen to stop her ruining his tourist attraction.Mrs. Brown's Boys: The Last Wedding - Part 1
NYR
Overview:
In Part One, Join the formidable Dublin widow Agnes Brown and her hilarious family of five sons and one daughter as she plows through the preparations for the family wedding.Michael McIntyre's Very Christmassy Christmas Show
NYR
Overview:
Christmas comedy entertainment special hosted by stand-up comedian Michael McIntyre, featuring celebrity guests, audience games and live music. Michael embraces as many eclectic Christmas rituals as possible - serving up the ultimate treat to cap off Christmas Day around the UK. From tree decorating, present opening, cracker jokes and leftover sandwich making - he covers it all, helped by some incredible celebrity guests and an audience packed full of festive characters.Brendan O'Carroll: How's Your Raspberry Ripple?
10
Overview:
Recorded Live at the Olympia Theatre, Dublin When you remember that Brendan O'Carroll began his comedy career in his native city of Dublin - playing in pubs to maybe 100 people - then it puts into perspective this performance in the Olympia Theatre as he returns to the City by the Liffey to a record pre-sold 50,000 tickets. This show includes readings from his novel "The Mammy" and even Brendan singing his lovesong "How can I say I love you?"Brendan O'Carroll: How's Your Wibbly Wobbly Wonder
10
Overview:
Recorded Live at the Olympia Theatre, Dublin After six years on the road playing the Mother of all Mammys, Agnes Brown. Brendan O'Carroll returns to his Stand Up Comedy roots. And where would he go but to his native Dublin City. The Olympia Theatre sold out the 10,000 tickets for the week long run in just one hour. So out he stepped to an audience full of anticipation and ready to have a laugh. And they did....Big Time! Enjoy Brendan as he takes the audience on a character trip which includes: Charlie Smart, the 80 year old cynical auld bastard, Agnes Brown who just has to comment on the uselessness of men and then the man himself Brendan O'Caroll takes center stage, and lays waste to all the things tht annoy him (and probably you too) - you will howl along with the Olympia audience watching a true master at work.Mrs. Brown's Boys: How Now Mrs. Brown
NYR
Overview:
After overhearing a "secret" family meeting about putting her into a "home" Agnes Brown decides to prove herself fit and sane to the rest of the Brown family. But does passing out after jogging once around the house prove her fit? Or does giving herself a "Brazilian" locked in a cupboard prove her sane? Welcome to Part 6 in the Brown family saga - more mayhem, more hilarious and bizarre events that only the Brown family can generate!Mrs. Brown's Boys Live Tour: Mrs. Brown Rides Again
7.4
Overview:
Get ready for more outrageous behaviour as things aren't looking so great for Mammy; Cathy's psychiatrist boyfriend wants her to be his case study, Winnie's husband Jacko needs a life-saving but unaffordable operation and Buster and Dermot have come up with another dim-witted scheme to make some quick cash. To top it off she's overheard her family talking about putting her in a care home... and decides to show them just how fit and functional she is by displaying a new lease of life. She's up against it all right, but nothing keeps Mrs. Brown down for long!Mrs. Brown's Boys Live Tour: Good Mourning Mrs. Brown
5.2
Overview:
Get ready to experience everyone’s favourite mother hen at her most outrageous in her very first Live Tour DVD. Prepare for a riot of bad behaviour as you see Mrs Brown Live and unleashed for the first time in a show jam packed with all the laughs and drama you can expect from the mother of all comedy. Featuring your favourite characters from the series, the live show is even ruder and cruder than the hit TV show and guaranteed loads of big laughs. So if you loved Mrs Brown’s Boys the series you will love Mrs Brown’s Boys Live Tour: Good Mourning Mrs Brown - Too rude for TV.The Security Men
NYR
Overview:
A group of night security guards working at the fictional Whittington shopping centre in Greater Manchester must create an elaborate scheme to hide a robbery that has taken place on their watch.Gaybo Laughs Back
NYR
Overview:
Gaybo Laughs Back is an hour-long special, hosted by Gay Byrne who introduces some of the comedy highlights from his thirty-seven years at the helm of the long-running television series.Mrs. Brown's Boys: The Last Wedding - Part 2
NYR
Overview:
Part 2 of the story based on the hugely successful stage play. Join Agnes Brown and her doting family again as she tries to figure out... Who is marrying who? What is she going to wear? Will Simon get his promotion? And what is Rory doing with that man in his mouth? Once again Write/Directory and Star Brendan O'Carroll takes us on a hilarious whirlwind tour of his "average" family.Mrs. Brown's Boys Live Tour: How Now Mrs. Brown Cow
8.5
Overview:
It's just weeks to go to Christmas in the Brown house. The turkey is getting plucked and Grandad is getting stuffed (Or is that the other way around). Agnes is excited because her son Trevor whom she has not seen in five years has promised to pay a Christmas Visit home. However Cathy returns from her trip to America with unwelcome news, but who will tell Mammy? Rory Brown is distraught because his partner Dino has tried to drown him, Mark and Betty do their best to keep everybody calm, while nobody is sure what to do about Winnie's big box or Granddad‘s little hamster.Acting
TBAMrs. Brown's Boys New Year Special – New Year, New Mammy as Agnus Brown
TBAMrs Brown's Boys: Live as Unknown
TBAMrs Brown's Boys: Mammy's Tickled Pink/Mammy's Gamble as Unknown
TBAMrs Brown's Boys Christmas Surprises as Unknown
TBAMrs. Brown's Boys - Christmas Package as Unknown
TBAMrs Brown’s Boys: Crackin’ Christmas Specials as Unknown
TBAMrs Brown's Boys: Festive Fancies as Unknown
TBAMrs Brown's Boys: Christmas Corkers as Unknown
TBAMrs Brown Boys: Christmas Crackers as Unknown
TBAMrs. Brown's Boys: Crackin' Christmas as Agnes Brown
2022Tyler Perry's A Madea Homecoming as Agnes Brown
2021Les Dawson Lost Tapes as Self
2021Back to Barrytown (1 Episode) as Self
2020The National Television Awards Celebrate 25 Years as Self
2017All Round to Mrs. Brown's (24 Episodes) as Agnes Brown
2015Mrs. Brown's Boys Live Tour: How Now Mrs. Brown Cow as Mrs Agnes Brown
2014Michael McIntyre's Very Christmassy Christmas Show as Self
2014Mrs. Brown's Boys Live Tour: For the Love of Mrs. Brown as Agnes Brown
2014Mrs. Brown's Boys D'Movie as Agnes Brown
2013Mrs. Brown's Boys Live Tour: Mrs. Brown Rides Again as Agnes Brown
2013The Security Men as Jimmy
2012Mrs. Brown's Boys Live Tour: Good Mourning Mrs. Brown as Agnes Brown
2011Mrs Brown's Boys (22 Episodes) as Agnes Brown
2010Mrs. Brown's Bloomers as Agnes Brown
2009The Fattest Man in Britain as Father O'Flaherty
2008Dick Dickman, P.I. as Unknown
2008Gaybo Laughs Back as Self
2008Mrs. Brown's Boys: The Seven Year Itch as Agnes Brown
2007The Graham Norton Show (2 Episodes) as Self
2007Mrs. Brown's Boys: How Now Mrs. Brown as Agnes Brown
2006Mrs. Brown's Boys: Triple Trouble! as Agnes Brown
2005Mrs. Brown's Boys: Good Mourning Mrs. Brown as Agnes Brown
2004Max and Paddy's Road to Nowhere (1 Episode) as Gypsy Joe
2004Who Do You Think You Are? (1 Episode) as Self
2004Mrs. Brown's Boys: Believe It or Not as Agnes Brown
2003QI (1 Episode) as Self
2003Mrs. Brown's Boys: The Last Wedding - Part 2 as Agnes Brown
2002Mrs. Brown's Boys: The Last Wedding - Part 1 as Agnes Brown
1999Angela's Ashes as Funeral Carriage Driver
1999Brendan O'Carroll: How's Your Raspberry Ripple? as Unknown
1999Sweety Barrett as Rissolli
1997Brendan O'Carroll: How's Your Wibbly Wobbly Wonder as Unknown
1996The Van as Weslie
1995Brendan O'Carroll: How's Your Jolly Roger? as Self
1994Brendan O'Carroll: How's Your Snowballs as Unknown
1994Room 101 (1 Episode) as Self
1962The Late Late Show (1 Episode) as Self
Directing
TBAMrs. Brown's Boys: Crackin' Christmas ... Director
2015Mrs. Brown's Boys Live Tour: How Now Mrs. Brown Cow ... Director
2013Mrs. Brown's Boys Live Tour: Mrs. Brown Rides Again ... Director
2003Mrs. Brown's Boys: The Last Wedding - Part 2 ... Director
2002Mrs. Brown's Boys: The Last Wedding - Part 1 ... Director
1995Brendan O'Carroll: How's Your Jolly Roger? ... Director
Writing
2017All Round to Mrs. Brown's (6 Episodes) ... Writer
2015Mrs. Brown's Boys Live Tour: How Now Mrs. Brown Cow ... Writer
2014Mrs. Brown's Boys D'Movie ... Writer
2013Mrs. Brown's Boys Live Tour: Mrs. Brown Rides Again ... Writer
2011Mrs Brown's Boys (18 Episodes) ... Writer
2003Mrs. Brown's Boys: The Last Wedding - Part 2 ... Writer
2002Mrs. Brown's Boys: The Last Wedding - Part 1 ... Writer
1999Agnes Browne ... Novel, Screenplay
1995Brendan O'Carroll: How's Your Jolly Roger? ... Writer
Production
2013Mrs. Brown's Boys Live Tour: Mrs. Brown Rides Again ... Executive Producer
2003Mrs. Brown's Boys: The Last Wedding - Part 2 ... Executive Producer
2002Mrs. Brown's Boys: The Last Wedding - Part 1 ... Executive Producer