Donal Donnelly

An Irish-born film and stage actor, Donal Donnelly trained at Dublin's Gate theater and later joined the world-famous Abbey Theatre. In addition to playing numerous roles on Broadway and in films, he has established himself as a first-rate narrator. Known fur his inspired interpretations of James Joyce, his spirited, lyrical delivery has made him a listeners' favorite. Reviewers are ecstatic in their praise: "Donnelly could get an Oscar for reading the entries for 'Smith' from a phone directory...See more

An Irish-born film and stage actor, Donal Donnelly trained at Dublin's Gate theater and later joined the world-famous Abbey Theatre. In addition to playing numerous roles on Broadway and in films, he has established himself as a first-rate narrator. Known fur his inspired interpretations of James Joyce, his spirited, lyrical delivery has made him a listeners' favorite. Reviewers are ecstatic in their praise: "Donnelly could get an Oscar for reading the entries for 'Smith' from a phone directory. His fully voiced rendition is a wonder. His pacing is extraordinary and he brings each character...to life with an individual style," says Kliatt. See less