Trivia

He had a small role as the Archbishop of Canterbury in Carry on Columbus (1992) but his scene was cut from the film.

Father of actors Breffni McKenna and Kilian McKenna.

Was on the list of possibles for High Priest Ranquin in Doctor Who: The power of Kroll. John Abineri was cast.

Favored for the role of The Cheif Caretaker in Doctor Who: Paradise Towers. Richard Briers was cast instead.

He made his West End debut as Cranley in 'Stephen D' in 1963 for which he was acclaimed by the critics. His other West End plays include 'The Ginger Man', 'A Little Winter Love' and 'Julius Caesar'.

After his debut at the Pike Theatre he alternatively played there,and with the Gate and the Globe Theatre companies and in a season of Shakespeare at the Gaiety. In 1955 he became a permanent member of the Abbey Theatre graduating to leading roles.

Considered for the roles of Dr. Fallada, Dr. Armstrong and Sir Percy Heseltine in Fuerza siniestra (1985).