T. P. McKenna
ActingAbout T. P. McKenna
Born in Mullagh, County Cavan, Ireland, Thomas Patrick 'T. P.' McKenna was a distinguished character actor of film and TV and a prolific stage actor. He made his stage debut in "Summer and Smoke" by Tennessee Williams at the Pike Theatre in Dublin in 1954 and his film debut in the 1960 film The Night Fighters. Film credits included Straw Dogs, Ulysses, Perfect Friday, Villain, The Charge of the Light Brigade, Red Scorpion and Valmont, whilst his TV credits included Bleak House, Inspector Morse, Doctor Who, Casualty, Ballykissangel and Lovejoy.
T. P. McKenna Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of T. P. McKenna reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of T. P. McKenna's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 60% of T. P. McKenna'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 Beasts: Baby, which stands out as a key performance.
Best T. P. McKenna Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from T. P. McKenna's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie T. P. McKenna has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | The Libertine | Black Rod | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | The Boys & Girl from County Clare | The Announcer | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Mantrap – Straw Dogs: The Final Cut | Self - Actor / Major John Scott | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Monarch | Henry VIII | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Longitude | Edmund Burke | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | The Law Lord | Judge Selwyn | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Events at Drimaghleen | Father Sallins | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Miss Marple: A Caribbean Mystery | Dr. Grahame | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Valmont | Baron | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Red Scorpion | General Vortek | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Doctor Who: The Greatest Show in the Galaxy | Captain Cook | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Pascali's Island | Dr. Hogan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Christmas Tree | Bill | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Strong Medicine | Dr. Sweeting | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | The Doctor and the Devils | O'Connor | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Memed My Hawk | Dursun | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Moving on the Edge | Liam | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | To the Lighthouse | Augustus Carmichael | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | The Scarlet and the Black | Himmler | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Britannia Hospital | Theatre Surgeon | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Silver Dream Racer | Bank Manager | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Deasey (Desperate) | FG | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Outsider | John Russell | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Exposure | Dan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | A Child's Voice | Ainsley Rupert Macreadie | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man | Simon Dedalus | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | Beasts: Baby | Dick Pummery | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Stones | Harvey Fenton-Jones | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Next Victim | Frampton | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | All Creatures Great and Small | Soames | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Changeling | Tomazo de Piracquo | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | A Warm December | Man (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Lady Killer | Jack Hardisty | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Straw Dogs | Maj. John Scott | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Villain | Frank Fletcher | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Beast in the Cellar | Det. Chief Sup. Paddick | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | Perfect Friday | Smith | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Rivals | Sir Lucius O'Trigger | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Fifth Day of Peace | Nick | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | Anne of the Thousand Days | Norris | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Blood of the Lamb | Joe Katz | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Charge of the Light Brigade | William Russel | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | Ulysses | Buck Mulligan | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | Young Cassidy | Tom | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | Ferry Cross the Mersey | Jack Hanson | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Girl with Green Eyes | The Priest | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Downfall | Martin Somers | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Quare Fellow | Walsh | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | Johnny Nobody | Garda | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Freedom to Die | Mike | Average | Similar → |
T. P. McKenna - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of T. P. McKenna?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring T. P. McKenna is "Beasts: Baby" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has T. P. McKenna acted in?
T. P. McKenna has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by T. P. McKenna?
Other notable films include "A Child's Voice", "Events at Drimaghleen", and "Exposure".