Declan Lowney [SEP] date of birth
Declan Lowney
Declan Lowney (born 1960) is an Irish television and film director. Known initially for directing musical events such as the 1988 Eurovision Song Contest, Lowney is perhaps best known for his work on Irish and British television comedies such as Cold Feet, Little Britain and Father Ted for which he was awarded a BAFTA Award in 1995. He was awarded a second BAFTA Award in 2006 for his work on BBC comedy Help.
He has directed two feature films, Wild About Harry in 2000, and in 2013
several directors before hiring "Father Ted" director Declan Lowney. Lowney initially rejected the script, believing the characters to be very smug. After re-reading it, he met Langan backstage after a "Father Ted" taping, where he compared the story to "The Big Chill". Both producer and director "clicked" and Lowney joined the production team.
Production Casting.
After commissioning the pilot, ITV Network Centre did not dictate to the producers who should be cast. John Thomson, a comedian known for