Brendan O’Carroll stars as loud-mouthed Dublin mammy Agnes Brown, with Jennifer Gibney as daughter Cathy and Rory Cowan as son Rory in Mrs Brown’s Boys.
Main cast
- Agnes BrownBrendan O’CarrollMain
- Cathy BrownJennifer GibneyMain
- Rory BrownRory CowanMain
- Mark BrownPaddy HoulihanMain
- Grandad BrownDermot O’NeillMain
- Maria BrownFiona O’CarrollMain
- Winnie McGooganEilish O’CarrollMain
Supporting cast
- Buster BradyDanny O’CarrollSupp
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About this cast
Mrs Brown’s Boys is a BBC sitcom created by and starring Brendan O’Carroll as the iconic Agnes Brown. The show revolves around the Brown family and their misadventures, featuring a strong supporting cast including Jennifer Gibney as Cathy and Rory Cowan as Rory.
FAQs
Who plays Agnes Brown in Mrs Brown’s Boys?
Agnes Brown is played by Brendan O’Carroll.
Who plays Cathy Brown?
Cathy Brown is played by Jennifer Gibney, who is also Brendan O’Carroll’s wife in real life.
Is Mrs Brown’s Boys a real family?
No, but many cast members are related: Brendan O’Carroll’s wife Jennifer plays Cathy, his daughter Fiona plays Maria, his son Danny plays Buster, and Eilish O’Carroll is his sister.
How many series of Mrs Brown’s Boys are there?
There are three main series plus numerous Christmas specials.
Who wrote Mrs Brown’s Boys?
Brendan O’Carroll writes the series, based on his stage play.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026