Francis Doyle — The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys Character Profile

About Francis Doyle

Protagonist navigating friendship and romance with Margie Flynn while rebelling against their strict Catholic school. He participates in multiple pranks, including the fatal cougar incident. After Tim's death, he mourns him, references William Blake, and creates a new comic series dedicated to his late friend.

Character Facts

Played by

Emile Hirsch

Appears in

The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys (2002)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (4)

• Francis Doyle — Alliance Prank Partner — Wade Scalisi (Jake Richardson)

  Reliable member of the core group who shares in their rebellious activities.

• Francis Doyle — Power Authority Figure — Sister Assumpta (Jodie Foster)

  Represents institutional repression and ideological opposition to the boys.

• Francis Doyle — Romantic Lovers — Margie Flynn (Jena Malone)

  Develop a deep romantic relationship that becomes central to the plot.

• Francis Doyle — Alliance Teammate — Tim Sullivan (Kieran Culkin)

  Co-creators and frequent prank partners who share a deep creative bond.

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More characters from The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys

• Tim Sullivan (Kieran Culkin)
• Margie Flynn (Jena Malone)
• Sister Assumpta (Jodie Foster)
• Father Casey (Vincent D'Onofrio)
• Wade Scalisi (Jake Richardson)
• Mrs. Doyle (Melissa McBride)
• Mr. Doyle (Michael Harding)
• Newsie (Scott Simpson)
• Donny Flynn (Arthur Bridgers)
• Joey Anderson (Tyler Long)
• Mrs. Sullivan (Yvonne Erickson)
• Naturalist (Chandler McIntyre)