Barry McEvoy

Barry McEvoy is an Irish film actor/writer best known for writing and playing the lead in An Everlasting Piece (2000), directed by Barry Levinson. McEvoy's first screen appearance of note was in the supporting role of a gangster in Gloria (1999), filmed after he had spent a decade performing in Off Broadway plays in New York City. He appeared in Gettysburg (1993), Veronica Guerin (2003), Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006), and Five Minutes of Heaven (2009).

Barry McEvoy
Born (1967-07-11) July 11, 1967
Belfast, Northern Ireland
Occupation
  • Director
  • screenwriter
  • producer
  • actor
Years active2000-Present
Children1

McEvoy based the screenplay of An Everlasting Piece upon the adventures of his own father selling toupées to both Protestants and Catholics in Belfast, Northern Ireland, during the height of the conflict.

Before his career in film, Barry was lead singer for legendary 1980s Washington, D.C., punk band Phlegm, who released several records before disbanding in 1988.

McEvoy lives in Dublin with his wife and son. He continues to do screenwriting and also stars in plays from time to time in both Ireland and the U.S.

Filmography
Year Title Role Notes
1993Gettysburg2nd Maine Soldier
1997Sax and Violins
1999GloriaTerry
2000An Everlasting PieceColm
2003Gods and GeneralsMarion SibertUncredited
2003Veronica GuerinGilligan Gang Member #2
2006Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's ChestCarruthers Guard
2009Five Minutes of HeavenJoe's Chauffeur - 2008
2013Small Fish Small PondDutch
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