Malloy is a surname of Irish origin, meaning "noble chief" (irish). (See also

Molloy Molloy or O'Molloy is an Irish surname, anglicised from Ó Maolmhuaidh, maolmhuadh meaning 'Proud Chieftain'. (See also Malloy.) They were part of the southern Uí Néill, the southern branch of the large tribal grouping claiming descent from Ni ...

.) The name may refer to: *

Dannel Malloy Dannel Patrick Malloy (; born July 21, 1955) is an American politician, who served as the 88th governor of Connecticut from 2011 to 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, he chaired the Democratic Governors Association from 2016 to 2017. On July ...

(born 1955), American politician, 88th Governor of Connecticut *

Danny Malloy (footballer) Daniel Malloy (6 November 1930 – 14 January 2015) was a Scottish professional Association football, football player and manager. Career Beginning his senior career at Dundee F.C., Dundee, Malloy eventually moved to Cardiff City F.C., Cardi ...

(born 1930), former Scottish footballer *

Dave Malloy Dave Malloy (born January 4, 1976) is an American composer, playwright, lyricist, and actor. He has written several theatrical works, often based on classic works of literature. They include ''Moby-Dick'', an adaptation of Herman Melville's cla ...

(born 1976), American musical theater composer and playwright *

David Malloy David Ernest Malloy is an American country music and pop songwriter, record producer and A&R executive with 41 number one hits. He had received multiple Grammy nominations, as writer and/or producer, and has worked with many artists and proj ...

, American country music songwriter and producer *Doug Malloy, pseudonym of

Richard Simonton Richard Simonton (1915–1979), also known under the pseudonym Doug Malloy, was a Hollywood businessman and entrepreneur, known for his involvement in the Hollywood community, his rescue of the steamboat ''Delta Queen'', his work in preserving th ...

, American business executive and body piercer * Duncan Malloy *

Edward Malloy The Rev. Edward Aloysius Malloy, C.S.C. (born May 3, 1941), nicknamed "Monk", served from 1987 to 2005 as the 16th president of the University of Notre Dame.

(born 1941), American priest, president of the University of Notre Dame 1987–2005 * Fenster Malloy (born 1965), American Businessman; MBA University of Utah, President Rocky Mountain Research *

Janine Malloy Janine Carter (also Butcher, Evans and Malloy) is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera ''EastEnders'', introduced in 1989. The character was played by Rebecca Michael from 1989 to 1993, Alexia Demetriou from 1993 to 1996, and Charlie B ...

, character from the BBC soap opera ''EastEnders'' *

Jim Malloy James Malloy (May 23, 1932 – May 18, 1972), was an American racecar driver. Born in Columbus, Nebraska, Malloy's family moved to Englewood, Colorado, where he attended grade school and high school. Malloy lettered in football and baseba ...

(1935–1972), American Indy 500 racecar driver *

Jim Malloy (recording engineer) James Edward Malloy (c. 1931 – July 5, 2018) was an American recording engineer. He worked with such artists as Elvis Presley, Duke Ellington, Johnny Cash, Henry Mancini, and Mahalia Jackson. His association with Mancini earned him a Grammy A ...

(1931–2018), American Grammy-winning recording engineer *

Judy Malloy Judy Malloy (born Judith Ann Powers January 9, 1942) is a poet whose works embrace the intersection of hypernarrative, magic realism, and information art. Beginning with ''Uncle Roger'' in 1986, Malloy has composed works in both new media litera ...

, American poet * Kady Malloy, contestant on the seventh season of ''

American Idol ''American Idol'' is an American singing competition television series created by Simon Fuller, produced by Fremantle North America and 19 Entertainment, and distributed by Fremantle North America. It aired on Fox from June 11, 2002, to Ap ...

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Larkin Malloy Thomas Larkin Malloy (September 24, 1954 – September 29, 2016) was an American soap opera actor, announcer, voice-over artist and acting teacher. Early life Malloy was born in New York City, the third child of John and Theresa (née Larkin) ...

(1954–2016), American actor and model *

The Malloys The Malloys is the working name of music video and film directors and brothers Emmett Malloy and Brendan Malloy. They have been with Superprime Films since 2010. Videography *"Holiday" by Vampire Weekend (2010) *" Love Dealer" by Esmée Dente ...

, American music video and film directors Emmett Malloy and Brendan Malloy * Michael Malloy (1873–1933), New York City vagrant; survived several attempts to murder him *

Mike Malloy Michael Dennis Malloy (born July 1, 1942) is a progressive American radio broadcaster based in Atlanta. Previously his show has been carried by WSB (AM) Atlanta, WLS (AM) Chicago, the I.E. America Radio Network, the Air America Radio network, ...

(contemporary), American radio broadcaster in Atlanta, Georgia *The Malloy Family, the sitcom ''

Unhappily Ever After ''Unhappily Ever After'' is an American sitcom television series that aired for 100 episodes on The WB from January 11, 1995, to May 23, 1999, for a total of five seasons. The series was produced by Touchstone Television. Synopsis The series fo ...

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Matt Malloy Matt Malloy (born January 12, 1963) is an American actor and producer who has appeared extensively on television, film, and radio. Malloy's break-out performance was his co-starring role alongside Aaron Eckhart and Stacy Edwards in the 1997 black ...

Mr. Basketball (2007), South Dakota *

Ryan Malloy Ryan Malloy is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera ''EastEnders'', played by Neil McDermott. From his arrival on 28 April 2009, the character remained a mystery in the show for a number of months, until he was revealed as the half-brot ...

, character from the BBC soap opera ''EastEnders'' * Terry Malloy, protagonist of

On the Waterfront ''On the Waterfront'' is a 1954 American crime drama film, directed by Elia Kazan and written by Budd Schulberg. It stars Marlon Brando and features Karl Malden, Lee J. Cobb, Rod Steiger, Pat Henning, and Eva Marie Saint in her film debut. ...

"Tim Malloy" is sometimes used as a generic name for a Glasgow Catholic.

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