Andy Quirke

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Andy Quirke is an Irish actor and producer [1] best known for his dual performance in Damo and Ivor.

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Personal life

Andy Quirke's father is businessman Richard Quirke. He has a brother, model Wesley Quirke, the husband of 2003 Miss World, Rosanna Davison. [2]

In 2024 it was reported that a social media channel, associated with Quirke's Damo and Ivor show, had been used to "broadcast far-right rhetoric", but Quirke did not comment on it and, while aware of the claims, RTÉ also did not comment on it. [3]

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
2011 Republic of Telly Damo / Ivor1 Episode
2013-2014 Damo & Ivor Damo / Ivor12 Episodes, also writer and producer
2018Damo & Ivor: The MovieDamo / IvorReleased 2018, also writer and producer

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References

  1. "Hit TV comedy Damo & Ivor set for the big screen in 2018". iftn.ie. Irish Film and Television Network. 8 March 2018.
  2. Alison O'Riordan (8 May 2011). "Dr Quirkey heir Andrew in shock binge-drink video". Irish Independent . Retrieved 27 May 2011.
  3. Walsh, Niamh (4 February 2024). "Rosanna Davison's Brother-In-Law Linked To Far-Right Posts". Evoke.ie .