Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Born

February 28, 1961 (age 65)

Place of Birth

County Monaghan, Ireland

Also Known As

Finbar Patrick McGuigan

The Clones Cyclone

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.

Filmography

2024TVI'm a Celebrity... Unpackedas Self 2024FilmOne Night in Millstreetas Self 2021TVThe Weakest Linkas Self - Contestant 2012TVSports Life Stories 2011TVThe Chase: Celebrity Specialas Barry McGuigan 2010FilmAlex Higgins: The People's Championas Self 2010FilmDavis v Taylor: The '85 Black Ball Finalas Self 2009TVHeads or Tailsas Self 2008TVSunday Life 2008TVAll Star Mr & Mrs 2006TVThe One Showas Self 2006FilmCalzaghe vs. Lacyas Self 2005FilmFrank Bruno: Gloves Offas Self 2004TVStrictly Come Dancingas Self 2003TVCelebrities Under Pressure 2002TVI'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!as Self 1996TVSafe And Soundas Himself 1995FilmThe Real McCoist 1994TVJo Brand Through the Cakehole 1993TVShooting Starsas Self 1992TVGamesMaster 1987TVIt's Wicked 1979TVThe Paul Daniels Magic Showas Self 1978TVAn Audience with...as Self 1972TVPebble Mill at One 1963TVDas aktuelle Sportstudioas self