**Tommy Tiernan** (1969) is a well-known Irish comedian and television presenter who has also developed a career as a film actor. His distinctive stage presence, often eccentric and with a touch of controlled madness, has made him recognizable in supporting but memorable roles.

Among his most famous film appearances is a brief but memorable part in Mel Gibson's *Braveheart* (1995). He went on to star in Irish independent films such as *Small Engine Repair* (2006) and, more recently, *Dark Lies the Island* (2019) and *The Last Right* (2019). Tiernan tends to play complex characters, often troubled, eccentric, or with a dark side, drawing on his ability to blend humor and drama.