December 14, 1964, San Antonio, Texas, United States
Fact
Plays (golf) to a 5 (five) handicap.
Matt Molloy is an Irish musician and one of the world’s leading players of the flute. He was born in County Mayo in 1947 and started playing the flute at the age of nine. He studied at the Royal Irish Academy of Music in Dublin and later at the Guildhall School of Music in London.
Molloy has been a member of The Chieftains since 1974 and has also played with such artists as Van Morrison, Sting, and The Rolling Stones. He has recorded over 30 albums, both as a solo artist and with various ensembles. He has won two Grammy Awards and been nominated for four others.
Molloy’s playing style is characterized by a lightness of touch and a beautiful tone. He has a great command of the instrument and is able to play a wide range of music, from traditional Irish tunes to classical pieces.
Molloy has been married twice and has four children. He currently lives in County Mayo, Ireland.
General Info
Full Name
Matt Molloy
Date Of Birth
September 4, 1903
Died
December 14, 1964, San Antonio, Texas, United States
Place Of Birth
Lanham, Maryland, United States
Profession
Actor, Flutist
Education
United States Military Academy Preparatory School
Nationality
American
Accomplishments
Awards
Distinguished Service Cross, U.S. Army Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, Commendation Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge
Music Groups
The Chieftains, The Bothy Band, Planxty
Movies
Hitch, The Bounty Hunter, In the Company of Men, The Stepford Wives, Changing Lanes, Morning Glory, Elephant, Dr. T & the Women, The Unbelievable Truth, As Good as It Gets, Surviving Desire, Election, Cookie's Fortune, Lords of Dogtown, Drop Dead Gorgeous, Phil Spector, Tanner on Tanner, Finding For...
