McGrath or MacGrath derives from the Irish surname Mac Craith and is occasionally noted with a space: e.g. Izzy Mc Grath. In Ireland, it is pronounced "Ma Grah". In Australia and New Zealand it is pronounced MuhGrah. Notable people with the surname include: Clergy Alister McGrath (born 1953), Anglican theologian Desmond McGrath, Canadian politician and Catholic priest Michael McGrath (bishop) (born 1882), Roman Catholic Archbishop of Cardiff, Wales Patrick Joseph McGrath (born 1945), Roman Catholic Bishop of San Jose, California Musicians Eamon McGrath (born 1988), Canadian indie rock musician Gunner McGrath (born 1978), American vocalist and guitarist Mark McGrath (born 1968), American rock vocalist Writers and poets Campbell McGrath (born 1962), American poet Eamonn McGrath (1929-2008), Irish novelist Harold MacGrath (1871–1932), American novelist and screenwriter Patrick McGrath (novelist) (born 1950), British novelist Seán mac Ruaidhrí Mac Craith (fl. 14th century), author of Caithréim Thoirdhealbhaigh Thomas McGrath (poet) (1916–1990), American poet Wendy McGrath, Canadian poet and novelist Actors, directors, and screenwriters Alethea McGrath, Australian actress Bob McGrath (1932–2022), US actor, known for Sesame Street Derek McGrath (born 1951), Canadian actor Douglas McGrath (1958–2022), American screenwriter, director, and actor Frances McGrath, American actress Frank McGrath (1903–1967), US actor Joseph McGrath (born 1930), Scottish film director Judith McGrath (1947–2017), Australian actress Katie McGrath (born 1983), Irish actress Athletes Andrew McGrath (born 1998), Australian rules footballer Craig McGrath (rugby union), former New Zealand rugby union player Felix McGrath (born 1963), former American World Cup alpine skier Glenn McGrath (born 1970), Australian former cricketer Jeremy McGrath (born 1971), American Motocross/Supercross champion John McGrath (English footballer) (1938–1998), English footballer and football manager Kyle McGrath (born 1992), American baseball player Marion Mott-McGrath (born 1940), Australian chess player Mick McGrath (footballer) (born 1936), Irish footballer Paul McGrath (footballer) (born 1959), Irish former footballer Robbie McGrath (born 1951), former Irish rugby union international Sean McGrath (American football) (born 1987), American National Football League player Tahlia McGrath (born 1995), Australian cricketer Tim McGrath (born 1970), former Australian rules footballer Politicians Amy McGrath, retired US Marine and politician Charles McGrath (1872–1934), Australian politician J. Howard McGrath (1903–1966), American politician James McGrath (Australian politician) (born 1974), Australian senator James McGrath (Canadian politician) (born 1932), Canadian politician Joseph McGrath (Irish politician) (1887–1966), Irish politician Michael A. McGrath (born 1942), American politician Patrick McGrath (Irish politician) (died 1956), Irish politician Paul McGrath (politician) (born 1948), Irish politician William McGrath (1916–1992), Northern Irish Loyalist, convicted