T. P. McKenna

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

Waking the Dead 2001 ★ 7.2

Heartbeat 1992 ★ 7.2

Casualty 1986 ★ 6.2

ScreenPlay 1986 ★ 6.0

Lovejoy 1986 ★ 7.4

Minder 1979 ★ 7.2

Blake's 7 1978 ★ 7.3

Rumpole of the Bailey 1975 ★ 7.1

The Sweeney 1975 ★ 8.1

Playhouse 1974 ★ 7.0

Thriller 1973 ★ 7.0

Crown Court 1972 ★ 5.7

Justice 1971 ★ 7.3

ITV Saturday Night Theatre 1969 ★ 7.0

ITV Playhouse 1967 ★ 7.0

BBC Play of the Month 1965 ★ 5.3

The Troubleshooters 1965 ★ 7.3

The Wednesday Play 1964 ★ 5.2

Theatre 625 1964 ★ 7.2

Doctor Who 1963 ★ 7.9

The Saint 1962 ★ 7.4

Dr. Finlay's Casebook 1962 ★ 6.7

The Avengers 1961 ★ 7.8

No Hiding Place 1959 ★ 4.8