
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Born
1961-02-28
Place of Birth
County Monaghan, Ireland
Barry McGuigan
Biography
Finbar Patrick "Barry" McGuigan MBE (born 28 February 1961) is an Irish boxing promoter and former professional boxer. Born in Clones, Republic of Ireland, McGuigan was nicknamed The Clones Cyclone and held the WBA and lineal featherweight titles from 1985 to 1986. At regional level he also held the British and European featherweight titles between 1983 and 1985. In 1985, McGuigan became BBC Sports Personality of the Year. In 2005 he was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame.
Gallery

Known For
Acting History
2024
I'm a Celebrity... Unpacked as Self
2024One Night in Millstreet as Self
2021The Weakest Link as Self - Contestant
2012Sports Life Stories
2011The Chase: Celebrity Special as Barry McGuigan
2010Alex Higgins: The People's Champion as Self
2010Davis v Taylor: The '85 Black Ball Final as Self
2009Heads or Tails as Self
2008Sunday Life
2008All Star Mr & Mrs
2006The One Show as Self
2006Calzaghe vs. Lacy as Self
2005Frank Bruno: Gloves Off as Self
2004Strictly Come Dancing as Self
2003Celebrities Under Pressure
2002I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! as Self
1996Safe And Sound as Himself
1994Jo Brand Through the Cakehole
1993Shooting Stars as Self
1992GamesMaster
1987It's Wicked
1979The Paul Daniels Magic Show as Self
1978An Audience with... as Self
1972Pebble Mill at One
1963Das aktuelle Sportstudio as self







