Gary Whelan - Actor Profile

Gary Whelan

Acting
Updated: May 16, 2026
23Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 1, 1953
Birth Place: Dublin, Ireland

Gary Whelan Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Gary Whelan reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 23 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Gary Whelan's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 43% of Gary Whelan's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Dear Sarah, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Gary Whelan Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Gary Whelan's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Dear Sarah (1990) movie poster
★10.0

Dear Sarah: Giuseppe Conlon and his son Gerry are convicted of an IRA bombing as part of the Maguire Seven in 1976. Giuseppe diligen

Dear Sarah

1990•Drama
★9.5
Lighthouse Hill (2004) movie poster
★9.5

Lighthouse Hill: After his best friend dies, Charlie hits the road and stumbles into Lighthouse Hill, a village where residents seem to k

Lighthouse Hill

2004•Comedy
★7.3
Bernard and the Genie (1991) movie poster
★7.3

Bernard and the Genie: Bernard Bottle, a mild mannered art buyer, is fired by his greedy boss, abandoned by his girlfriend and discovers a geni

Bernard and the Genie

1991•Comedy
★7.0
Babylon (1980) movie poster
★7.0

Babylon: Drama telling the story of Blue, a young man of Jamaican descent living in Brixton in 1980, as he hangs out with his fri

Babylon

1980•Drama
★7.0
Cry Freedom (1987) movie poster
★7.0

Cry Freedom: A dramatic story, based on actual events, about the friendship between two men struggling against apartheid in South Afr

Cry Freedom

1987•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Gary Whelan has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2024 All You Need Is Death The Old King Flop Similar →
2019 Out of Innocence Juge Griffin Hit Similar →
2019 The Witness Deputy Batac Hit Similar →
2014 Dracula Untold Lucian's Monk Hit Similar →
2008 Telstar: The Joe Meek Story Detective Average Similar →
2006 The Contract Stanfield Average Similar →
2004 Beyond the Sea Jules Podell Average Similar →
2004 Lighthouse Hill Declan Murphee Super Hit Similar →
2002 Villa Des Roses Mr. O'Connor Flop Similar →
2000 The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Passion for Life Pimp #2 Average Similar →
1996 Michael Collins Hoey Hit Similar →
1991 Bernard and the Genie Officer Hit Similar →
1990 Shoot to Kill Constable David Brannigan Flop Similar →
1990 Dear Sarah Policeman #1 Super Hit Similar →
1987 Cry Freedom Guard Hit Similar →
1987 Looking for Eileen Marc Nolan Hit Similar →
1984 Winter Flight Airman Average Similar →
1983 Curse of the Pink Panther 4th Mafia Boss Flop Similar →
1983 Ascendancy Soldier Flop Similar →
1982 Trail of the Pink Panther 4th Mafia Boss Flop Similar →
1982 Charles & Diana: A Royal Love Story - Flop Similar →
1980 Babylon C.I.D Detective #2 Hit Similar →
1979 The Reaper Pete Flop Similar →

Gary Whelan - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Gary Whelan?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Gary Whelan is "Dear Sarah" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Gary Whelan acted in?

Gary Whelan has been featured in at least 23 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Gary Whelan?

Other notable films include "Lighthouse Hill", "Bernard and the Genie", and "Babylon".

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