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Irish actors died at age 57

Here are 1 famous actors from Republic of Ireland died at 57:

Brefni O'Rorke

Brefni O'Rorke (June 26, 1889 Dublin-November 11, 1946 Republic of Ireland) a.k.a. Brefni O'Rourke or Breifne O'Rorke was an Irish actor.

Brefni O'Rorke began his acting career in 1916 as a member of the Abbey Theatre in Dublin. He later performed in London's West End before making his film debut in the silent movie "The End of the Road" in 1921. O'Rorke went on to appear in numerous films throughout the 1920s and 1930s, including Alfred Hitchcock's "Jamaica Inn" in 1939. He was also a prolific radio performer, and played the lead role in the popular radio series "Plantation Patrol". Outside of his acting career, O'Rorke was a keen gardener and published a book on the subject, "Gardening Round the Year", in 1945. He passed away in 1946 at the age of 57.

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