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T.P. McKenna Biography

Birth Name:Thomas Patrick McKenna

Birth Place:Mullagh, County Cavan, Ireland

Profession Actor

Fast Facts

  • Commemorated in his native Ireland with the TP McKenna Drama Scholarship
  • Studied at St․ Patrick's College in County Cavan, Ireland
  • Father of fellow actors Breffni and Kilian McKenna
  • Was married to May White from 1955 until her death in 2007
  • Worked for the Ulster Bank for six years, which ultimately lead him to become immersed with the theatrical culture of Dublin
  • His introduction to acting came after becoming acquainted with the Rathmines and Rathgar Musical Society and Dublin Shakespeare Society
  • Made his first on-screen appearance in the 1959 film "Broth of a Boy․"