On the Nose (film) On the Nose (film) On the Nose is an Irish/Canadian comedy/fantasy film released in 2001. It was written by Tony Philpott and stars Dan Aykroyd and Robbie Coltrane in a magical comedy where a long dead Australian aboriginal's head is used to predict winners in horse races. The movie was filmed in Dublin, Ireland. On the Nose won the Audience Award in 2002 at the Newport Beach Film Festival. Robbie Coltrane plays a rehabilitated gambler who is tested beyond all limits when a head stored in the university turns out to accurately predict race horse winners. Robbie Coltrane finds he
Tom O'Connor (comedian) Tom O'Connor (comedian) Thomas Patrick O'Connor (born 31 October 1939 in Bootle, Lancashire) is a retired British comedian, TV presenter and actor. He is best known for presenting game shows such as "Crosswits", "Pick Pockets", "The Zodiac Game", "Name That Tune", "Password" and "Gambit". Tom O'Connor attended St Mary's College, Crosby and Saint Mary's College, Twickenham. He became a mathematics and music teacher at the St Joan of Arc School, Bootle. After work he appeared as a comedian in working men's clubs. His television break came when he appeared on "The Comedians". During the 1970s and 1980s he was one