Joe Pilkington (1940 – 7 July 1999) was an Irish actor, best known for his portrayal of Eamon Maher in the long-running TV series The Riordans.[1] Father of actress Rachel Pilkington, Joseph Pilkington made a marked contribution to Irish arts and culture through roles played both on and offscreen. His acting roles in the late 1960s in the Abbey Theatre are listed.[2]

Joe Pilkington
Born1940
Galway, Ireland
Died(1999-07-07)7 July 1999
Galway, Ireland
OccupationActor
Years active1970–1999

Filmography

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Film

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Television

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References

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  1. ^ "RTE Archives, Joseph Pilkington - The Riordans". RTE Archives. RTE Archives. Retrieved 25 May 2015.
  2. ^ "Joseph Pilkington Irish Actor". Abbey Theatre Ireland. Abbey Theatre Ireland. Retrieved 25 May 2015.

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