Noel O'Donovan - Actor Profile

Noel O'Donovan

Acting
Updated: Apr 10, 2026
12Total Films
7.3 Highest Rated

Noel O'Donovan Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Noel O'Donovan reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 12 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Noel O'Donovan's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 33% of Noel O'Donovan'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 The Wind That Shakes the Barley, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Noel O'Donovan Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Noel O'Donovan's career based on audience ratings.

★7.3
The Wind That Shakes the Barley (2006) movie poster
★7.3

The Wind That Shakes the Barley: In 1920s Ireland young doctor Damien O'Donovan prepares to depart for a new job in a London hospital. As he says his goo

The Wind That Shakes the Barley

2006•Drama
★7.0
The Field (1990) movie poster
★7.0

The Field: "Bull" McCabe's family has farmed a field for generations, sacrificing much in the name of the land. When the widow who

The Field

1990•Drama
★6.9
Leap Year (2010) movie poster
★6.9

Leap Year: When yet another anniversary passes without a marriage proposal from her boyfriend, Anna decides to take action. Aware o

Leap Year

2010•Romance
★6.8
Far and Away (1992) movie poster
★6.8

Far and Away: A young free-spirited Irish woman from an affluent Protestant family spontaneously befriends a street-smart commoner che

Far and Away

1992•Adventure
★5.4
St. Ives (1998) movie poster
★5.4

St. Ives: In 1813, Capitaine Jacques St. Ives, a Hussar in the Napoleonic wars, is captured and sent to a Scottish prison camp. He

St. Ives

1998•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Noel O'Donovan has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2019 Supervized Bernard Flop Similar →
2010 Leap Year Seamus Hit Similar →
2008 Eden Feggy Fennelly Flop Similar →
2006 The Wind That Shakes the Barley Station Guard Hit Similar →
2000 Love & Rage Glass Workman Flop Similar →
1998 St. Ives Sim Flop Similar →
1996 Trojan Eddie Arthur Flop Similar →
1992 Far and Away Matthew Hit Similar →
1990 The Field Tomás Hit Similar →
1986 Rawhead Rex Mitch Harney Flop Similar →
1984 Anne Devlin Tom Halpin Flop Similar →
1981 Our Boys Brother Flop Similar →

Noel O'Donovan - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Noel O'Donovan?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Noel O'Donovan is "The Wind That Shakes the Barley" with a rating of 7.3/10.

How many movies has Noel O'Donovan acted in?

Noel O'Donovan has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Noel O'Donovan?

Other notable films include "The Field", "Leap Year", and "Far and Away".

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