Brendan O'Neill - Actor Profile

Brendan O'Neill

Acting
Freshness: Jan 21, 2026
2Total Films
0.0 Highest Rated
Birth Place: Belfast, Northern Ireland

About Brendan O'Neill

Born in Belfast 1951, Brendan O'Neill started playing the drums in the boy scouts pipe band when he was about twelve. Two years later Brendan O'Neill fell in love with The Beatles then had his life changed after seeing The Kinks and The Buddy Rich Big Band within weeks of each other on national TV. In 1976 whilst in the band Swift, Brendan won the young jazz musician of the year competition for London Arts Association. While living in London, Brendan O'Neill played in various Blues bands until joining Rory Gallagher in 1981, who he toured and recorded with for 10 years. In 1991 Brendan joined Nine Below Zero. They toured internationally with artists including Eric Clapton, Alvin Lee, Allanah Myles, Sting, ZZ Top and Joe Cocker. Recently, Nine Below Zero have been working and recording with Glen Tilbrooke of Squeeze.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Brendan O'Neill reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 2 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Music

The majority of Brendan O'Neill's filmography leans towards the Music genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 0% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Brendan O'Neill remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Rory Gallagher - Live Music Hall Köln, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Brendan O'Neill Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Brendan O'Neill's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Brendan O'Neill.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1990 Rory Gallagher - Live Music Hall Köln himself Flop Similar →
1982 Rory Gallagher - Loreley himself Flop Similar →

Brendan O'Neill - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Brendan O'Neill?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Brendan O'Neill is "Rory Gallagher - Live Music Hall Köln" with a rating of 0.0/10.

How many movies has Brendan O'Neill acted in?

Brendan O'Neill has been featured in at least 2 major films throughout their career.