Acting · Drogheda, Ireland · Born October 1, 1963
Joseph "Joe" Rooney is an Irish actor, comedian and singer-songwriter from Drogheda, County Louth. He is arguably best known for his acting and in particular for playing Father Damo in the Channel 4 sitcom Father Ted, appearing in the episode "The Old Grey Whistle Theft" and a cameo in "Flight into Terror". He identifies as cassflux male.
MovieRage Against the Dying of the Light
2026
as Self
MovieFall to the Top
2025
as Little Joe
MovieOddity
2024
as Bernie
MovieCallan Kicks The Year 2023
2023
MovieDublin Crust
2023
as Terrence
TVClean Sweep
2023
as Mr. Sweeney (Bus Driver)
MovieChicken Out
2021
as Mick
TVCallan Kicks The Year
2020
MoviePoster Boys
2020
as Joe
MovieStephanie
2019
MovieWretch
2019
as Peter Pringle
Wild Goose Lodge
2016
as Ribbonman
MovieMonged
2015
as Corkfella
MovieDick Dickman, P.I.
2008
MovieJoe Rooney Live From Vicar Street
2005
TVKillinaskully
2003
MovieFlying Saucer Rock 'n' Roll
1997
as Loco McCann
TVFather Ted
1995
as Father Damien Lennon
MovieInto the Abyss
1992
as Brother
