Portrait of J.G. Devlin

J.G. Devlin

Bio: James Gerard Devlin was a Northern Irish actor who made his stage debut in 1931, and had long association with the Ulster Group Theatre. In a career spanning nearly sixty years, he played parts in TV productions such as Z-Cars, Dad's Army, The New Avengers and Bread
Born: Tue, Oct 08 1907
Birthplace: Belfast - Northern Ireland

Death: Thu, Oct 17 1991
J.G. Devlin is 84 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of The Bannfoot Ferry
The Bannfoot Ferry
J.G. Devlin would have been no older than 84 in The Bannfoot Ferry as 'Peter Croogan / Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 22 2024
Poster of Far and Away
Far and Away
J.G. Devlin would have been no older than 84 in Far and Away as 'Villager'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 22 1992
Poster of The Miracle
The Miracle
J.G. Devlin was 83 in The Miracle as 'Mr. Beausang'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 05 1991
Poster of The Raggedy Rawney
The Raggedy Rawney
J.G. Devlin was 80 in The Raggedy Rawney as 'Jake'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 20 1988
Poster of No Surrender
No Surrender
J.G. Devlin was 77 in No Surrender as 'George Gorman'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 11 1985
Poster of My Dear Palestrina
My Dear Palestrina
J.G. Devlin was 73 in My Dear Palestrina as 'Tam'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 05 1980
Poster of Sir Henry at Rawlinson End
Sir Henry at Rawlinson End
J.G. Devlin was 73 in Sir Henry at Rawlinson End as 'Old Scrotum'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 07 1980
Poster of The Outsider
The Outsider
J.G. Devlin was 72 in The Outsider as 'Sean Tweeny'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 02 1980
Poster of Chance of a Lifetime
Chance of a Lifetime
J.G. Devlin was 72 in Chance of a Lifetime as 'Old Mr. Gallagher'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 03 1980
Poster of According to the Rules
According to the Rules
J.G. Devlin was 66 in According to the Rules as 'Tom Flaherty'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 03 1974
Poster of The Folk Singer
The Folk Singer
J.G. Devlin was 65 in The Folk Singer as 'Waiter'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 07 1972
Poster of Carson Country
Carson Country
J.G. Devlin was 65 in Carson Country as 'Tom Curdie'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 23 1972
Poster of Innocent Bystanders
Innocent Bystanders
J.G. Devlin was 64 in Innocent Bystanders as 'Waiter'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 01 1972
Poster of The Reckoning
The Reckoning
J.G. Devlin was 62 in The Reckoning as 'Cocky Burke'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 31 1970
Poster of Guns in the Heather
Guns in the Heather
J.G. Devlin was 61 in Guns in the Heather as 'Muldoon'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 07 1969
Poster of The Caper of the Golden Bulls
The Caper of the Golden Bulls
J.G. Devlin was 59 in The Caper of the Golden Bulls as 'The Tinker'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 24 1967
Poster of The Comedy Man
The Comedy Man
J.G. Devlin was 56 in The Comedy Man as 'Sloppitt'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 03 1964
Poster of I Thank a Fool
I Thank a Fool
J.G. Devlin was 54 in I Thank a Fool as 'Coroner'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 14 1962
Poster of The Hard Knock
The Hard Knock
J.G. Devlin was 54 in The Hard Knock as 'Da Greevey'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 08 1962
Poster of Johnny Nobody
Johnny Nobody
J.G. Devlin was 53 in Johnny Nobody as 'Caretaker'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 01 1961
Poster of The Frightened City
The Frightened City
J.G. Devlin was 53 in The Frightened City as 'Informer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 01 1961
Poster of Attempt to Kill
Attempt to Kill
J.G. Devlin was 53 in Attempt to Kill as 'Elliott'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 01 1961
Poster of A Terrible Beauty
A Terrible Beauty
J.G. Devlin was 52 in A Terrible Beauty as 'Const. Lauden (as James Devlin)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 17 1960
Poster of Darby O'Gill and the Little People
Darby O'Gill and the Little People
J.G. Devlin was 51 in Darby O'Gill and the Little People as 'Tom Kerrigan'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 24 1959
Poster of I Captured the King of the Leprechauns
I Captured the King of the Leprechauns
J.G. Devlin was 51 in I Captured the King of the Leprechauns as 'Tom Kerrigan'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 29 1959
Poster of The Rising of the Moon
The Rising of the Moon
J.G. Devlin was 49 in The Rising of the Moon as 'Moran'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 10 1957
Poster of Jacqueline
Jacqueline
J.G. Devlin was 48 in Jacqueline as 'Baxter'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 04 1956

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Bread
Bread
J.G. Devlin was 78+ in Bread as 'Father Dooley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, May 01 1986
Poster of The New Avengers
The New Avengers
J.G. Devlin was 69+ in The New Avengers as 'Tramp'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 22 1976
Poster of The Sweeney
The Sweeney
J.G. Devlin was 67+ in The Sweeney as 'Tony Hay'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 02 1975
Poster of Alcock and Gander
Alcock and Gander
J.G. Devlin was 64+ in Alcock and Gander
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 05 1972
Poster of Hadleigh
Hadleigh
J.G. Devlin was 61+ in Hadleigh
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 16 1969
Poster of The Champions
The Champions
J.G. Devlin was 60+ in The Champions as 'Frank Nicholls'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 25 1968
Poster of Man in a Suitcase
Man in a Suitcase
J.G. Devlin was 59+ in Man in a Suitcase
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 27 1967
Poster of Steptoe and Son
Steptoe and Son
J.G. Devlin was 54+ in Steptoe and Son as 'Frank Ferris'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 05 1962
Poster of Z-Cars
Z-Cars
J.G. Devlin was 54+ in Z-Cars
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 02 1962
Poster of One Step Beyond
One Step Beyond
J.G. Devlin was 51+ in One Step Beyond as 'Leo'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 20 1959