David O'Hara
ActingAbout David O'Hara
David Patrick O'Hara (born 9 July 1965) is a Scottish stage and character actor. A graduate of the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in London, he is best known to audiences for his numerous supporting roles in high-profile films; including Irishman Stephen in Braveheart, dimwitted mobster Fitzy in The Departed, hitman Mr. X in Wanted, and Albert Runcorn in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1. He portrayed Det. Danny 'Mac' McGregor on The District, and Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey on The Tudors. Description above from the Wikipedia article David O'Hara, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
David O'Hara Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of David O'Hara reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of David O'Hara's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 30% of David O'Hara's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Dirt Road To Lafayette, which stands out as a key performance.
Best David O'Hara Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from David O'Hara's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie David O'Hara has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 2 | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1 | Bowler Hat Surveyor | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Deus | Ulph | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | The Sparrow | Larry | Flop | Similar → |
| 2020 | Santana | - | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | Stan the Man | Old Timer | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Professor and the Madman | Church | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Cold Pursuit | Gallum 'Sly' Ferrante | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Dirt Road To Lafayette | Tom | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | In Extremis | Alex | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | The Messenger | DCI Keane | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Reach Me | Dominic | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Best Laid Plans | Curtis | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Contraband | Jim Church | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Cowboys & Aliens | Pat Dolan | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Golf in the Kingdom | Shivas Irons | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Whole Lotta Sole | Mad Dog Flynn | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 | Albert Runcorn | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | The Kid | Terry | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Attack on Darfur | Freddie Smith | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Jack Said | The Boss | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Wanted | Mr. X | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Doomsday | Michael Canaris | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Departed | Fitzy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Tristan & Isolde | Donnchadh | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Hotel Rwanda | David | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Stander | Allan Heyl | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Den of Lions | Ferko Kurchina | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Made | The Welshman | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Crossfire Trail | Rock Mullaney | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Donovan Quick | Clive | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Jesus | John The Baptist | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Janice Beard 45 WPM | O'Brien | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | The Match | Mechanic | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Fever | Will | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Matchmaker | Sean Kelly | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Slab Boys | Terry Skinnedar | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Oliver Twist | Bill Sikes | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Near Room | Harris Hill | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Devil's Own | Martin MacDuff | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Some Mother's Son | Frank Higgins | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Braveheart | Stephen, Irish Fighter | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Open Fire | Armed Robber | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Grushko | Lev | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Maria's Child | Michael | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | The Bridge | Philip Wilson Steer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Fellow Traveller | Ronnie Wilson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Resurrected | Male Nurse | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Link | Tom | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Comfort and Joy | Engineer | Hit | Similar → |
David O'Hara - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of David O'Hara?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring David O'Hara is "Dirt Road To Lafayette" with a rating of 8.3/10.
How many movies has David O'Hara acted in?
David O'Hara has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by David O'Hara?
Other notable films include "The Departed", "The Slab Boys", and "Braveheart".