Patrick Drury

Patrick Drury (born August 19, 1945) is an English character actor known for his roles in various films and television shows. He gained recognition for his portrayal of shopkeeper John O'Leary in the Channel 4 comedy series Father Ted and Ivan in The Beiderbecke Connection. Drury attended Cotton College in Staffordshire and later studied English at University College Dublin before receiving training at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London. Some of his notable film credits include The Awakening (1980) and Laughterhouse (1984). He also voiced the character Ermion in the video game The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. In addition, Drury has appeared in the Netflix series as the Lord Chamberlain.More