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Val Doonican

Acting
Updated: Apr 14, 2026
3Total Films
0.0 Highest Rated
Born: Feb 3, 1927
Birth Place: Waterford, Ireland

About Val Doonican

Michael Valentine 'Val' Doonican (3 February 1927 – 1 July 2015) was an Irish singer of traditional pop, easy listening and novelty songs, who was noted for his warm and relaxed vocal style. A crooner, he found popular success, especially in the United Kingdom where he had five successive Top 10 albums in the 1960s as well as several hits on the UK Singles Chart, including "Walk Tall", Elusive Butterfly and If the Whole World Stopped Loving. The Val Doonican Show, his eponymous variety programme, featured his singing and a selection of guests, and it had a long and successful run on BBC Television from 1965 to 1986. Doonican won the Variety Club of Great Britain's BBC-TV Personality of the Year award three times.

Val Doonican Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Val Doonican reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 3 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Val Doonican's work falls within the Documentary genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 0% of Val Doonican'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 Val Doonican - Thank You For The Music, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Val Doonican Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Val Doonican's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Val Doonican has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

Val Doonican - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Val Doonican?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Val Doonican is "Val Doonican - Thank You For The Music" with a rating of 0.0/10.

How many movies has Val Doonican acted in?

Val Doonican has been featured in at least 3 major films throughout their career.

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