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Jon Kenny is known for acting.
Born in Hospital, County Limerick, Ireland (died at age 67).
Jon Kenny has 6 credits in our database.
The name Jonathan means hebrew for "gift of Jehovah".
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Filmography (6)
Biography
Jonathan Kenny (born December 12, 1957) was an Irish comedian and actor who lives in Lough Gur and is one half of the famous Irish comic duo d'Unbelievables with Pat Shortt. They were a very successful duo until 2000, releasing One Hell of a Video, D'Unbelievables, D'Video, D'Telly, D'Mother and D'collection but the group stopped touring after Kenny was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma.
Kenny is an accomplished singer and supporter of Munster Rugby. Kenny completed filming a lead role in an independent Europe feature film called Insatiable, directed by Jessie Kirby. On his new DVD, Back to Front, Jon says he plays the nastiest man in Ireland in the film which is his first serious role. Jon Kenny has many relatives from The Irish Midlands and the West of Ireland. His mother's maiden name is Dirraine and her grandparents came from Inis Mór in the Aran Islands.
Kenny returned to solo comedy and has performed throughout Ireland with his one-man show. In the spring of 2007, Kenny realised his first solo stand-up DVD 'Back to Front'.
Kenny created a brand new theatre show 'Mag Mell' with visual Artist Des Dillon and Musician/Composers Benny McCarthy & Conal Ó'Gráda in 2012-13.
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How old was Jon Kenny?
Jon Kenny was born on and passed away on at the age of 67.
Where was Jon Kenny born?
Jon Kenny was born in Hospital, County Limerick, Ireland.
What movies or shows has Jon Kenny been in?
Jon Kenny has 6 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Banshees of Inisherin (2022), Wolfwalkers (2020), Les Misérables (2019), Song of the Sea (2014), Angela's Ashes (1999).
What is Jon Kenny known for?
Jon Kenny is primarily known as an actor. Jonathan Kenny (born December 12, 1957) was an Irish comedian and actor who lives in Lough Gur and is one half of the famous Irish…
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