Gary Hollywood

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Brendan O'Carroll hasn't spoken to Gary Hollywood since he quit Mrs Brown's Boys

Gary Hollywood quit BBC sitcom Mrs Brown's Boys in 2020, with the show's creator and lead actor Brendan O'Carroll saying that the pair haven't spoken since his former co-star's sudden departure.

Rick Fulton and Joel Leaver, The Mirror, 15th June 2022

Mrs. Brown's Boys actor sues star Brendan O'Carroll

Mrs. Brown's Boys boss Brendan O'Carroll is being sued by former co-star Gary Hollywood.

The comedy actor and show chief, 65, faces claims of constructive dismissal and workplace discrimination after a row over pay.

Gary, 41, who quit the sitcom in the ­autumn, says he is also taking legal action against the BBC.

Ed Gleave, Daily Star, 27th December 2020

Mrs Brown's Boys renewed until 2026

Mrs Brown's Boys has been renewed up to 2026, the show's star Brendan O'Carroll has said.

British Comedy Guide, 17th December 2020

Brendan O'Carroll accused of Gary Hollywood cover up

Brendan O'Carroll has been accused of lying about Gary Hollywood's exit from Mrs Brown's Boys in a bid to save the BBC comedy show. Over the weekend, Brendan told fans Gary was leaving for personal reasons and dismissed rumours of a rift between them. However, an insider at the show has now spoken out to slam Brendan's version of events and has claimed there has been a 'big money dispute' behind the scenes that has left other cast-members scared to speak out.

Lucy Needham, The Mirror, 15th December 2020

Mrs Brown's Boys cast reunite without co-stars

The cast of Mrs Brown's Boys has reunited for a Christmas special without Gary Hollywood and Damien McKiernan after they quit over pay.

It was revealed earlier this month that the two actors had left the hit show after finding out they were paid less than their co-stars.

Jill Robinson, The Sun, 28th October 2020

Mrs Brown's Boys 'in crisis' as two stars quit over pay

Damien McKiernan and Gary Hollywood have reportedly stepped down from their roles as Dino and Rory on the popular BBC show. The pair complained about their pay after it emerged that they were getting less money than some of the show's other stars.

Ed Gleave & Daniel Morrow, Daily Record, 5th October 2020

Gary Hollywood: I overloaded on fake tan

Mrs Brown's Boys star Gary Hollywood has confirmed he and the cast have just completed recording their two Christmas specials for the BBC.

Beverley Lyons, Daily Record, 5th October 2015

Gary Hollywood interview

TV Choice caught up with Gary Hollywood, who plays Rory's boyfriend, gay crimper Dino in the series, to find out what the cast have been up to over the past twelve months, how he'll be spending the festive season, and what the next few years have in store...

Cecile Metcalf, TV Choice, 9th December 2014

Mrs Brown's Boys festive show is a real cracker

Gary Hollywood, who struggled to keep a straight face on set, reveals that the biggest star of this year's special is the Christmas tree.

Marion Scott, Daily Record, 26th October 2014

Plans for Mrs Brown spin-off show based at hairdressers

Gary Hollywood will be the mainstay of a spin-off comedy set inside Wash & Blow, the fictional hair salon in Mrs Brown's Boys. Writer Brendan O'Carroll will also star as shop owner Mario while Rory Cowan will continue as Dino's husband Rory Brown.

Marion Scott, Daily Record, 29th June 2014

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