T. P. McKenna

Born: 1929-09-07

Birthplace: Mullagh, County Cavan, Ireland

Biography

Born in Mullagh, County Cavan, Ireland, Thomas Patrick 'T. P.' McKenna was a distinguished character actor of film and TV and a prolific stage actor. He made his stage debut in "Summer and Smoke" by Tennessee Williams at the Pike Theatre in Dublin in 1954 and his film debut in the 1960 film The Night Fighters. Film credits included Straw Dogs, Ulysses, Perfect Friday, Villain, The Charge of the Light Brigade, Red Scorpion and Valmont, whilst his TV credits included Bleak House, Inspector Morse, Doctor Who, Casualty, Ballykissangel and Lovejoy.

Known For

Valmont
The Libertine
Straw Dogs
Percy
Red Scorpion
Anne of the Thousand Days
The Charge of the Light Brigade
Deirdre
The Scarlet and the Black
Villain

Top Movie Credits

Valmont Baron
The Libertine Black Rod
Straw Dogs Maj. John Scott
Percy Meet The People Compere
Red Scorpion General Vortek
Villain Frank Fletcher