Joe Mullaney (actor)

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Joe Mullaney
Born (1962-01-01) 1 January 1962 (age 63)
Glasgow, Scotland
NationalityScottish
OccupationActor

Joe Mullaney (born 1 January 1962) is a Scottish actor, possibly best known for his role as Ronnie Witherspoon in the 1985 comedy-crime film Restless Natives .

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Joe Mullaney was born in Glasgow in 1962. In 1980, while still attending John Bosco Secondary School, he became one of the presenters on Asking Around, a youth programme examining the questions, answers, pressures, problems and challenges that young Scots face in the 1980s. He was subsequently chosen to act, alongside his schoolmate, Paul Ferry, for a role in the BBC Scotland drama series Maggie , which aired on BBC Two from 1981 until 1982. [1]

In 1985, he appeared in a starring role as Ronnie in the comedy film Restless Natives , directed by Michael Hoffman. [2] [3]

He is also known for his appearances in television shows during the 1980s, including Taggart , Take The High Road and Play for Today . His last credited acting appearance was in an episode of Doctor Finlay (1994). He currently works as a role play actor for medical students. [4]

Theatre

YearTitleRoleCompanyDirectorNotes
1990The ShipDoeheidThe Ship's Company, Govan Bill Bryden play by Bill Bryden staged at harland and Wolff, Govan

References

  1. "Maggie". Nostalgia Central. 2023. Retrieved 5 May 2023.
  2. Beacom, Brian (7 March 2021). "Return of Scots mini-classic Restless Natives – on screen and on stage?". The Herald . Glasgow. Retrieved 5 May 2023.
  3. Bradshaw, Peter (25 February 2021). "Restless Natives review – classic Scottish comedy is a reminder of a sweeter era". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 5 May 2023.
  4. McLean, David (11 May 2022). "What cast of 80s Edinburgh cult classic Restless Natives are up to now". Edinburgh Live. Edinburgh. Retrieved 5 May 2023.