Finbar Furey
Acting
Biography
Finbar Furey is an Irish multi-instrumental folk musician, best known for his band of brothers, The Fureys who were formed in Ballyfermot, Dublin, where they grew up. Finbar is also and actor and songwriter and an Irish Traveller.
Born: September 28, 1946
Known For
Gangs of New York
In early 1860s New York, Irish immigrant Amsterdam Vallon is released from prison and returns to the Five Points, seeking revenge against his father's killer, William Cutting, a powerful anti-immigrant gang leader. He knows that revenge can only be attained by infiltrating Cutting's inner circle. Vallon's journey becomes a fight for personal survival and to find a place for the Irish people.
Adam & Paul
Adam and Paul are two young junkies living in Dublin and perpetually on the lookout for their next fix. During their search, they encounter various unsavoury characters and make some futile attempts at petty theft. As their day progresses, Adam and Paul get into a good share of trouble as they do whatever they can to score heroin, eventually running afoul of an imposing thug—who only drags them into more shady activities.
My Sailor, My Love
The thorny relationship between a woman and her retired father worsens after he becomes romantically involved with the housekeeper she hires for him.
Strength and Honour
A single father decides to break his dying wife's last wish to not box again in order to save his young son from certain death.
The 1916 Easter Rising: Beneath a Dublin Sky
Every Irish rebellion has generated its own collection of songs. At Noon on the 24th of April 1916 the Easter Rising began - a defining moment in Irish history. This commemorative DVD pays special tribute to all Patriots who put their nation's freedom first.
Living With Lucy
Lucy Kennedy has found a way of interviewing the elusive celebrity where they are most comfortable - their own homes. She travels to her guests' houses and literally lives in their spare room, eats their breakfast and follow them around during their daily routine - all with a camera crew in tow. Over the course of 48 hours Lucy will leave no stone unturned with her quick wit, natural charm and complete lack of tact.
Filmography
as Wedding Singer
as Ribbonman
as Self
as Choskey Boss
as Old man
as Satan's Circus Singer
as Finbar Furey