Billy Boyle Movies, TV Series

Billy Boyle is an accomplished Irish actor and singer renowned for his contributions to British film, television, and theater. His recording career began with five 45rpm singles released under the Decca and Columbia labels, most notably the 1962 novelty hit "My Baby's Crazy 'Bout Elvis" (Decca F 115... Read more03). With extensive experience on the West End stage, Boyle has captivated audiences in over 15 prominent productions.

His debut in a West End musical came with "Maggie May," where he earned a nomination for Best Newcomer. This success led to his casting as Barnaby in the celebrated production of "Hello Dolly" at The Theatre Royal Drury Lane, under the direction of Gower Champion. One of his memorable performances was in "Canterbury Tales" at the Phoenix Theatre, where he portrayed The Clerk of Oxford, earning praise from The Times critic Harold Hobson, who described him as "a breath of fresh air in the West End."

Boyle has also starred in a variety of notable plays, including "No Sex Please, We're British," "Billy," "What's a Nice Country," "The Rivals," "Love, Lust, & Marriage," "Some Like It Hot," and the original cast of "Dirty Dancing." More recently, he took on the roles of Grandpa George and Grandpa Joe in "Charlie and The Chocolate Factory" at Drury Lane. In 2010, he showcased his talent as the Mysterious Man in the Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre production of "Into the Woods."

On the film front, Boyle has appeared in Stanley Kubrick's "Barry Lyndon," "Groupie Girl," "Side by Side," "Wild Geese II," "The Scarlet and the Black," "Round Ireland with a Fridge," and "A United Kingdom," marking a multifaceted career in the entertainment industry.