Patrick Kielty
Born: 1971-01-31 in Downpatrick, County Down, Northern Ireland, UK
Known For: Acting
Biography
Kielty was born in Downpatrick, County Down, Northern Ireland, and grew up in the neighbouring village of Dundrum. He is one of three sons born to the businessman John "Jack" Kielty, who was shot dead on 25 January 1988 by the Ulster Freedom Fighters (UFF), a cover name used by loyalist paramilitary group the Ulster Defence Association (UDA). John Kielty was to have been a key witness in Central Television's defence of a libel action brought by Jim Craig, who was suing the television company over a broadcast of The Cook Report which connected him to racketeering, and is said to have ordered John Kielty's murder. Kielty as a teenager was a talented gaelic footballer, and was even a member of the Down GAA minor footballer team for 3 years between 1987–89. He was the sub goalkeeper of the team when they won the 1987 All Ireland Minor Football Championship.
Filmography
2023
- Queen of Oz as Self
- Ballywalter as Shane
2022
- Tractor Wars: Ferguson vs Ford as Self - Presenter
2021
2019
- Six Nations Sin Bin as Self
2018
- Grace and Goliath as Self
- My Dad, the Peace Deal and Me as Patrick Kielty
2016
- Patrick Kielty's Mulholland Drive as Presenter
- Delete, Delete, Delete as Himself - Presenter
2014
- Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled as Self
2012
- The Magic Box as Self
2010
- Channel 4's Comedy Gala
- Stand Up for the Week as Himself - Host
2008
- Celebrity Juice as Self
- Gaybo Laughs Back as Self
2007
- Would I Lie to You? as Self
2006
- Patrick Kielty - Live as Himself
2005
- 8 Out of 10 Cats as Self
- Celebrity Love Island as Self - Host
2002
- Top Gear as Self
- Fame Academy
1998
- Parkinson as Self
1990
- Have I Got News for You as Self
1962
- The Late Late Show as Self - Host