Malachy McCourt

Biography

Malachy McCourt was a talented American-Irish actor, writer, and politician, born in Brooklyn on September 20, 1931, to Irish parents. He appeared in notable films such as "The Molly Maguires," "Brewster's Millions," and the TV series "Another World." A prolific writer, he penned three memoirs about his life in Ireland and the United States. As a Green Party candidate, McCourt ran for governor of New York in 2006.