Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. No Irish Need Apply (Season 7, Episode 3)
TV Episode | Documentary, Biography, History

Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

No Irish Need Apply (Season 7, Episode 3)

TV Episode | Documentary, Biography, History

Actress Jane Lynch and comedian Jim Gaffigan learn about their strong-willed Irish ancestors, the extreme poverty that made them leave Ireland, and the horrific prejudice, persecution and exploitation they faced in 19th century America.

Producer

Natalia Warchol

Editor

Bruce Shaw

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Updated Feb 2, 2021

Release date

Feb 2, 2021 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

2 nominations

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4 cast members

Name	Known for
Jim Gaffigan Self Self See fewer	Chappaquiddick (2017)
Henry Louis Gates Jr. Self - Host Self - Host See fewer	12 Years a Slave (2013)
John F. Kennedy Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer	Profiles in Courage (1964)
Jane Lynch Self Self See fewer	Wreck-It Ralph (2012)