Irish actors died at age 59
Here are 2 famous actors from Republic of Ireland died at 59:
Harry Rosenthal
Harry Rosenthal (May 15, 1893 Belfast-May 10, 1953 Beverly Hills) was an Irish actor, composer, pianist and bandleader.
He emigrated from Ireland to the United States in his early twenties and initially worked as a musician in New York City. He then began acting in theater and, later, in films. Rosenthal became particularly well-known for his music, as he composed and arranged music for numerous films in the 1930s and 1940s. He also enjoyed success as a pianist and bandleader, and was at one point the musical director for Paramount Pictures. Despite his many talents, Rosenthal's life was cut short when he died of a heart attack at the age of 59 in Beverly Hills.
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J. B. Fagan
J. B. Fagan (May 18, 1873 Belfast-February 17, 1933 Hollywood) also known as James B. Fagan, James Bernard Fagan, J.B. Fagan or James Fagan was an Irish actor, theatre manager, theatrical producer, playwright and theatre director. He had one child, Gemma Fagan.
He died as a result of myocardial infarction.
In his early career, J.B. Fagan worked as an actor and theatre manager throughout Ireland and England. He also produced and directed a number of plays, including the first production of The Playboy of the Western World by John Millington Synge. Later, he moved to the United States and became a prominent figure in American theatre. He produced and directed a number of successful plays on Broadway including The Stolen Story, The Criminal Code, and The Barker. Fagan was also a successful playwright himself, with works such as The Spaniard, The Boob, and The Big Idea. He was known for his ability to discover and promote new talent, and is credited with launching the career of actress Tallulah Bankhead. In addition to his work in theatre, Fagan also appeared in a number of films during the silent era, including The Stronger Love (1916) and The Hypocrite (1915). He continued to be active in theatre and film until his death in 1933.
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