The Matchmaker Cast
The cast of The Matchmaker.
Janeane Garofalo
as Marcy Tizard

Janeane Garofalo portrays Marcy Tizard, a cynical American political aide sent to Ireland to find her boss' ancestors.

David O'Hara
as Sean Kelly

David O'Hara plays Sean Kelly, a traditional Irish matchmaker who helps Marcy in her quest.

Milo O’Shea
as Dermot O'Brien

Milo O’Shea is Dermot O'Brien, the local bartender who becomes involved in the matchmaking shenanigans.

Jay O. Sanders
as Senator John McGlory

Jay O. Sanders takes on the role of Senator John McGlory, whose political future is tied to Marcy's success.

Rosaleen Linehan
as Millie O'Dowd

Rosaleen Linehan portrays Millie O'Dowd, a lively Irish widow who plays a key role in the matchmaking scheme.

Paul Hickey
as Declan Kelly

Paul Hickey as Declan Kelly, Sean Kelly's brother who gets caught up in the matchmaking chaos.

Maria Doyle Kennedy
as Sarah Kelly

Maria Doyle Kennedy is Sarah Kelly, Sean's wife who has her own reasons for supporting Marcy.

Saffron Burrows
as Moira Kennedy Kelly

Saffron Burrows plays Moira Kennedy Kelly, a mysterious woman with a connection to Sean and Marcy's mission.

Denis Leary
as Nick

Denis Leary appears as Nick, an American reporter who complicates Marcy's stay in Ireland.

Olivia Caffrey
as Annie

Olivia Caffrey as Annie, a local in the Irish village who becomes Marcy's friend during her stay.

Joan Sheehy
as Bus Passenger

Joan Sheehy in the role of Bus Passenger, a minor character who encounters Marcy during her travels.

Anne Gildea
as Airport Assistant

Anne Gildea plays Airport Assistant, a small but memorable role in assisting Marcy's arrival in Ireland.

Claude Clancy
as Michael the Bus Driver
James Ryland
as Sergeant Riley
David King
as Local Lad No. 1
Niall McDonnell
as Local Lad No. 2
Sinead Murphy
as Bettina
David McDonagh
as Little Joe
Peter Dix
as Tony with the 45 Minute Tan
Tommy Tiernan
as Vince
David Kelly
as O'Connor
Alcemi O'Tani
as Japanese Bride
Kieran Aherne
as MC
Frankie McCafferty
as Jimmy "McGlory"
John Joe Murray
as Irish Dancer
Stuart Dunne
as Head Bang Man
Gerry O'Brien
as Fisherman
Donna O'Faolain
as 2nd Aran Singer
Jimmy Keogh
as O'Hara of Aran Isle
Conor McDermottroe
as Paul
Linda Lee
as Campaign Assistant
Joe Dillon
as Aran Local
Ned Dennehy
as 1st Aran Singer
Vincent Walsh
as Philip
Ellen Ryan
as Philip's Friend
Owen O'Neill
as Garda
Seamus Corcoran
as Local Cynic
Siobhan Vaughn
as Brigid (Fake McGlory)
James Hickey
as Paddy Jr. (Fake McGlory)
Robert Hickey
as Michael (Fake McGlory)
Robert Mandan
as McGlory Senior
Nancy O'Brien
as Journalist
David Ian
as "McGlory" MC
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