Ian McElhinney


Ian McElhinney is an actor and director from Northern Ireland. He has appeared in many television series in a career spanning more than thirty years; notable appearances include Taggart, Hornblower, Cold Feet, and The Tudors. In recent times his best known roles are as Barristan Selmy in Game of Thrones, Morgan Monroe in The Fall, and Granda Joe in Derry Girls.

Personal life

McElhinney was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, the son of a clergyman and teacher. He studied International affairs at Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts. He worked as a teacher at Goole Grammar School, now known as Goole Academy in Yorkshire, England, for several years before becoming an actor. He is married to playwright/actress Marie Jones; the couple started their own company, Rathmore Productions Ltd. They live in Belfast and have three sons.

Filmography

Film

Radio

Web series