McGrath

Last updated November 16, 2025

McGrath or MacGrath derives from the Irish surname Mac Craith and is occasionally noted with a space: e.g. Izzy Mc Grath. In Ireland, it is pronounced "Mack Grah" "Mick Grah" or "Ma Grah". In Australia and New Zealand it is pronounced "MuhGrah".

Academics

Elizabeth McGrath (art historian) (born 1945), British art historian and academic
Patrick McGrath (psychologist), Canadian psychologist
Sarah McGrath (born 1972), American philosopher
William Thomas McGrath, Canadian penologist

Artists and entertainers

Actors, directors, and screenwriters

Alethea McGrath, Australian actress
Bob McGrath (1932–2022), American actor, known for Sesame Street
Dan McGrath (died 2025), American screenwriter and director
Derek McGrath (born 1951), Canadian actor
Douglas McGrath (1958–2022), American screenwriter, director, and actor
Frances McGrath, American actress
Frank McGrath (1903–1967), American actor
Joseph McGrath (born 1930), Scottish film director
Judith McGrath (1947–2017), Australian actress
Katie McGrath (born 1983), Irish actress

Musicians

Eamon McGrath (born 1988), Canadian indie rock musician
Gunner McGrath (born 1978), American vocalist and guitarist
Mark McGrath (born 1968), American rock vocalist
Alex McGrath (born 1969), UK rock vocalist & actor

Writers and poets

Campbell McGrath (born 1962), American poet
Eamonn McGrath (1929-2008), Irish novelist
Harold MacGrath (1871–1932), American novelist and screenwriter
Patrick McGrath (novelist) (born 1950), British novelist
Seán mac Ruaidhrí Mac Craith (fl. 14th century), author of Caithréim Thoirdhealbhaigh
Thomas McGrath (poet) (1916–1990), American poet
Wendy McGrath, Canadian poet and novelist

Other artists and entertainers

James McGrath (artist) (born 1969), Australian artist and architect
Rory McGrath (born 1956), British comedian

Athletes

Andrew McGrath (born 1998), Australian rules footballer
Atle Lie McGrath (born 2000), Norwegian skier
Chase McGrath (born 1998), American football player
Craig McGrath (rugby union), former New Zealand rugby union player
Felix McGrath (born 1963), former American World Cup alpine skier
Glenn McGrath (born 1970), Australian former cricketer
Jeremy McGrath (born 1971), American Motocross/Supercross champion
John McGrath (English footballer) (1938–1998), English footballer and football manager
Kyle McGrath (born 1992), American baseball player
Marion Mott-McGrath (born 1940), Australian chess player
Mick McGrath (footballer) (1936–2025), Irish footballer
Mick McGrath (athlete) (born 1947), Australian triple jumper
Mick McGrath (rugby union) (born 1991), Irish rugby player
Paul McGrath (footballer) (born 1959), Irish footballer
Robbie McGrath (born 1951), former Irish rugby union international
Sean McGrath (American football) (born 1987), American National Football League player
Tahlia McGrath (born 1995), Australian cricketer
Tim McGrath (born 1970), former Australian rules footballer

Businesspeople

Kevin McGrath (born 1963), British businessman
Tom McGrath (media executive) (born 1956), American media executive
William L. McGrath (1894–1975), American business executive

Clergy

Alister McGrath (born 1953), Anglican theologian
Desmond McGrath, Canadian politician and Catholic priest
Michael McGrath (bishop) (1882–1961), Roman Catholic Archbishop of Cardiff, Wales
Patrick Joseph McGrath (1945–2023), Roman Catholic Bishop of San Jose, California

Politicians

Amy McGrath, retired US Marine and politician
Charles McGrath (politician) (1872–1934), Australian politician
J. Howard McGrath (1903–1966), American politician
James McGrath (Australian politician) (born 1974), Australian senator
James McGrath (Canadian politician) (1932–2017), Canadian politician
Joseph McGrath (Irish politician) (1887–1966), Irish politician
Linda McGrath, American politician
Michael A. McGrath (1942–2021), American politician
Patrick McGrath (Irish politician) (died 1956), Irish politician
Paul McGrath (politician) (born 1948), Irish politician
Roy McGrath (1969–2023), American politician and fugitive
William McGrath (1916–1992), Northern Irish Loyalist and convicted paedophile

Others

Patrick McGrath (Irish republican) (1894–1940), a senior member of the Irish Republican Army
Rae McGrath (born 1947), British campaigner against landmines
Raymond McGrath (1903–1977), Australian architect