Liam Gaffney - Actor Profile

Liam Gaffney

Acting
Updated: May 09, 2026
16Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jun 22, 1911
Birth Place: Dublin, Ireland

Liam Gaffney Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Liam Gaffney reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 16 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 56% of Liam Gaffney'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 Dr. O'Dowd, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Liam Gaffney Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Liam Gaffney's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Dr. O'Dowd (1940) movie poster
★10.0

Dr. O'Dowd: Marius O'Dowd is an Irish doctor who is often drunk. His daughter-in-law Moira dies during a serious operation which O'D

Dr. O'Dowd

1940•Drama
★8.0
Irish and Proud of It (1936) movie poster
★8.0

Irish and Proud of It: An Irish-born businessman based in London is kidnapped by colleagues as a joke and flown back to the small village of hi

Irish and Proud of It

1936•Crime
★8.0
Macushla (1937) movie poster
★8.0

Macushla: Released in the US in 1940 while a drive was being staged in Ireland to stop the smuggling of munitions across the Ulste

Macushla

1937•Drama
★7.2
Captain Boycott (1947) movie poster
★7.2

Captain Boycott: Based on real events, this historical drama is set in 19th-century Ireland, when poverty-stricken tenants dispossessed b

Captain Boycott

1947•Drama
★7.2
Curtain Up (1952) movie poster
★7.2

Curtain Up: In a small town in the 1950s a repertory company meets on Monday morning to start rehearsing the following week's play.

Curtain Up

1952•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie Liam Gaffney has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1971 Ireland, Mother Ireland Governor Flop Similar →
1966 Island of Terror Ian Bellows Average Similar →
1960 The Trials of Oscar Wilde Willie Wilde Average Similar →
1960 Jazz Boat Spider's Father Average Similar →
1953 Street of Shadows Constable Fred Roberts Average Similar →
1953 Women of Twilight Minor Role (uncredited) Average Similar →
1952 My Death Is a Mockery Father Matthews Hit Similar →
1952 Curtain Up Norwood Beverley Hit Similar →
1951 The Lady with a Lamp - Hit Similar →
1949 The Bad Lord Byron Tom Moore Average Similar →
1947 Captain Boycott Michael Fagan Hit Similar →
1940 Dr. O'Dowd Stephen O'Dowd Super Hit Similar →
1939 The Four Just Men Taxi driver (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1938 The Villiers Diamond Alan O'Connel Hit Similar →
1937 Macushla Jim O'Grady Super Hit Similar →
1936 Irish and Proud of It Sean Casey Super Hit Similar →

Liam Gaffney - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Liam Gaffney?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Liam Gaffney is "Dr. O'Dowd" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Liam Gaffney acted in?

Liam Gaffney has been featured in at least 16 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Liam Gaffney?

Other notable films include "Irish and Proud of It", "Macushla", and "Captain Boycott".

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