Irish actors died at age 55
Here are 2 famous actors from Republic of Ireland died at 55:
Sean Lawlor
Sean Lawlor (January 25, 1954 Dublin-October 10, 2009 Dublin) also known as Seán Lawlor was an Irish actor and playwright.
He is best known for his role as Malcolm Wallace in the 1995 film Braveheart. Lawlor appeared in several films and TV series such as Veronica Guerin, Minder and Fair City.
Aside from acting, Lawlor was also a successful playwright, with his play Yeats Remembers premiering at the National Library of Ireland in 2010, a year after his death. He was also a member of the Gaiety School of Acting board of directors and taught acting and drama to young people in Dublin. Lawlor was married to actress Marie Mullen and they had one child together.
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Maxwell Reed
Maxwell Reed (April 2, 1919 Larne-August 16, 1974 London) was an Irish actor.
He died caused by cancer.
Maxwell Reed began his acting career in 1944 with the film 'This Happy Breed'. He went on to appear in numerous British films and television shows throughout the 1940s and 1950s. He is perhaps best known for his portrayal of the villainous Dr. Carl von Deinim in the classic horror film 'The Curse of the Werewolf' (1961).
In addition to his acting career, Reed was also a successful horse breeder and trainer. He owned a stable in Sussex and produced several notable racehorses in the 1950s and 1960s.
Reed's personal life was often the topic of tabloid rumors and scandal. He was married to actress Joan Collins from 1952 to 1956, and later married model and socialite Roberta Royse. He also had relationships with several other prominent women in the entertainment industry, including Diana Dors and Kay Kendall.
Despite his success as an actor and horse breeder, Reed struggled with alcoholism and financial difficulties in his later years. He passed away in 1974 at the age of 55, and is remembered as a talented actor and influential figure in British cinema.
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