The Old King — All You Need Is Death Character Profile

About The Old King

The mythical monarch featured in the ancient folk song who, after being betrayed by his lover, places a devastating curse upon her, her lover, and their descendants, forming the core of the recorded melody.

Character Facts

Played by

Gary Whelan

Appears in

All You Need Is Death (2024)

Role

Supporting

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• Aleks (Charlie Maher)
• Agnes (Catherine Siggins)
• Breezeblock Concannon (Nigel O'Neill)
• The Old Singer's Daughter (Roisin Barret)
• Rita Concannon (Olwen Fouéré)
• The High Priest (Aaron Nolan)
• The Grand Vizier (Conor Courtney)
• The Chauffeur (Conor Stevens)
• The Courtier (Sol Robinson)
• The Young Queen (Sarah Burns)
• The Prisoner (John Murry)