Melissa McCarthy is taking Hollywood by storm in her own signature manner. The star of Mike & Molly and Bridesmaids talks to Patricia Danaher about her Irish roots, family and road to fame. There is no one more amazed than Melissa McCarthy at where she is today. “Overnight success” was 22 years in the making for the Chicago-born actress who was nominated for a 2012 Oscar … [Read more...] about Melissa McCarthy: The Scene Stealer Goes Center Stage
Film & Television
Who’s Your Daddy? Johnny O’Callaghan’s Unlikely Journey to Becoming a Father
By Patricia Danaher. May 3, 2013.
Johnny O'Callaghan was your typical Irish actor trying to make it in Hollywood. Then his life changed on a chance trip to Uganda, where he met a little boy he knew was meant to be his son. Who's Your Daddy, his one man play running now at the Irish Rep, tells his extraordinary story. Interview by Patricia Danaher. Johnny O’Callaghan’s moving and hilarious hit play Who’s Your … [Read more...] about Who’s Your Daddy? Johnny O’Callaghan’s Unlikely Journey to Becoming a Father
Green Screen – Irish Films at the Tribeca Film Festival
By Teresa O'Dea Hein. April 23, 2013
Irish movies are making a strong showing at this year’s Tribeca Film Festival, running through Sunday, April 28 in New York City. Four features and two short films from Ireland are screening at the 12-day event, which showcases entries from all over the world. American, Irish and British talents united for Run & Jump, which is making its world premiere at the festival. … [Read more...] about Green Screen – Irish Films at the Tribeca Film Festival
Milo O’Shea, Legendary Irish Actor, 1926 – 2013
By Patricia Harty, Editor-in-Chief, April 3, 2013
Milo O'Shea, the legendary Irish actor or "actor who is Irish," as he preferred, passed away in hospital in New York City on April 2nd from complications of alzheimer's, his devoted wife Kitty Sullivan at his side. He was 86. He was a much loved member of the Irish community in New York and will be very missed. Milo, who had a long career as an actor, comedian, movie and … [Read more...] about Milo O’Shea, Legendary Irish Actor, 1926 – 2013
Irish Eye on Hollywood
1. The Irish Goodfellas are getting back together! Back in 1990, Robert DeNiro wowed audiences playing Irish-American hood Jimmy Conway in the electric Martin Scorsese gangster flick Goodfellas. Ray Liotta co-starred as half-Irish Henry Hill, as did Joe Pesci playing the psychotic Tommy Carbone. Well, Scorsese, DeNiro and Pesci – as well as Al Pacino – are teaming up again to … [Read more...] about Irish Eye on Hollywood