Jon Kenny
Nascimento : 1957-08-26, Hospital, County Limerick, Ireland
História
Jonathan Kenny (born 12 December 1957) is an Irish comedian and actor who lives in Lough Gur and is one half of the famous Irish comic duo d'Unbelievables with Pat Shortt. They were a very successful duo until 2000, releasing One Hell of a Video, D'Unbelievables, D'Video, D'Telly, D'Mother and D'collection but the group stopped touring after Kenny was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma.
Kenny is an accomplished singer and supporter of Munster Rugby. Kenny completed filming a lead role in an independent Europe feature film called Insatiable, directed by Jessie Kirby. On his new DVD, Back to Front, Jon says he plays the nastiest man in Ireland in the film which is his first serious role. Jon Kenny has many relatives from The Irish Midlands and the West of Ireland. His mother's maiden name is Dirraine and her grandparents came from Inis Mór in the Aran Islands.
Kenny returned to solo comedy and has performed throughout Ireland with his one-man show. In the spring of 2007, Kenny realised his first solo stand-up DVD 'Back to Front'.
Kenny created a brand new theatre show 'Mag Mell' with visual Artist Des Dillon and Musician/Composers Benny McCarthy & Conal Ó'Gráda in 2012-13.
Gerry
Embora Pádraic e Colm tenham sido amigos de longa data, eles se encontram num impasse quando um deles abruptamente rompe o relacionamento, trazendo consequências graves para ambos.
Stringy Woodcutter (voice)
A chegada de um caçador de lobos a uma cidadezinha irlandesa é o começo de uma grande aventura para Robyn, quando ela conhece na floresta uma menina com um estranho dom.
Derek
Since 2008 the recession has been the biggest story in Ireland. Nobody has gone untouched by the catastrophic collapse of house prices, the banking system and the Celtic Tiger feelgood factor. The Break is a story about how Tim, a father of two, tried to cope for the first few months after everything went wrong.
Ferry Dan / The Great Seanachaí (voice)
A história da viagem de volta da última criança das selkies, mulheres que se transformam em focas. Depois do desaparecimento de sua mãe, Ben e Saoirse são enviados para viver com a avó na cidade. Quando eles resolvem voltar para a sua casa à beira-mar, a viagem torna-se uma corrida contra o tempo, quando eles são atraídos para um mundo que conhecem apenas nos contos populares de sua mãe. Mas isso não é uma história de ninar, essas pessoas estão em nosso mundo por muito tempo. Logo fica claro para Ben que Saoirse é a chave para a sua sobrevivência.
Cunningham
When Moore Street market-trader Agnes Brown finds her livelihood under threat from a ruthless developer, she and her family embark on a campaign to save her stall, aided as only the Browns will be by a motley troop of blind trainee Ninjas, an alcoholic solicitor, and a barrister with Tourettes Syndrome.
GAA Coach
In 2011 Jon Kenny & Pat Shortt decided to reunite for a national tour of the award winning hit show 'One Hell of a Do'. This hilarious comedy celebrates the unique talent of Ireland's most famous wedding/pub band - Tom & Gerry (D'Unbelievables) - who, on receiving an award entitled the 'Golden Microphone of the Year Award for the best wedding/pub band in Ireland' recall the hilarious happenings during the day of the Donoghue Wedding. Filmed in front of a live audience at The Royal Theatre, Castlebar in 2011
Himself
In 2011 Jon Kenny & Pat Shortt decided to reunite for a national tour of the award winning hit show 'One Hell of a Do'. This hilarious comedy celebrates the unique talent of Ireland's most famous wedding/pub band - Tom & Gerry (D'Unbelievables) - who, on receiving an award entitled the 'Golden Microphone of the Year Award for the best wedding/pub band in Ireland' recall the hilarious happenings during the day of the Donoghue Wedding. Filmed in front of a live audience at The Royal Theatre, Castlebar in 2011
Tom
In 2011 Jon Kenny & Pat Shortt decided to reunite for a national tour of the award winning hit show 'One Hell of a Do'. This hilarious comedy celebrates the unique talent of Ireland's most famous wedding/pub band - Tom & Gerry (D'Unbelievables) - who, on receiving an award entitled the 'Golden Microphone of the Year Award for the best wedding/pub band in Ireland' recall the hilarious happenings during the day of the Donoghue Wedding. Filmed in front of a live audience at The Royal Theatre, Castlebar in 2011
A vanity project by Wexford-based comedian Barry O'Neill, starring and directing and writing. About Ireland's answer to Inspector Clouseau, supported by a cast of Irish stars who were presumably roped into this to help Barry. A bumbling wannabe private detective investigates the mysterious disappearance of a fiddle player much to the irritation of police officers who have been assigned to the case. The private detective finds himself in over his head when evidence points to a Russian mobster.
Writer
Irish Comedy starring Jon Kenny & Pat Shortt
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Irish Comedy starring Jon Kenny & Pat Shortt
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Irish Comedy starring Jon Kenny & Pat Shortt
Lavatory Man
Based on the best selling autobiography by Irish expat Frank McCourt, Angela's Ashes follows the experiences of young Frankie and his family as they try against all odds to escape the poverty endemic in the slums of pre-war Limerick. The film opens with the family in Brooklyn, but following the death of one of Frankie's siblings, they return home, only to find the situation there even worse. Prejudice against Frankie's Northern Irish father makes his search for employment in the Republic difficult despite his having fought for the IRA, and when he does find money, he spends the money on drink.
Thénardier
Jean Valjean rouba um pedaço de pão e é injustamente condenado a prisão e a marginalidade. Mais tarde ele se apaixona por Fantine, cuja morte intempestiva faz com que ele se transforme no pai adotivo de Cosette, filha de sua amada. O tempo passa e a menina Cosette se apaixona profundamente por Marius, um jovem e carismático revolucionário.
Various
Irish Comedy Starring Jon Kenny & Pat Shortt
Chaplin
Americans want to take over the Irish creamery Angela Mooney's husband built up. Everybody in town is delighted, with the exception of Mrs Mooney, who has her own reasons for being opposed to the sale of the business.
Gerry McCarthy
A terceira parte da "'Barrytown Trilogy" do autor irlandês Roddy Doyle, na sequência de "The Commitments" e "The Snapper", retrata as aventuras hilariantes ainda que pungentes de Bimbo. Após ser demitido de seu emprego na padaria, Bimbo e seu melhor amigo resolvem empreender negócio próprio e compram uma "Chipper" (uma van para venda de peixe e batatas fritas). Mas será que as pressões do sucesso financeiro azedará sua amizade para sempre?
Various
Irish Sketch Movie Starring Jon Kenny & Pat Shortt
