Irish actors died at age 61
Here are 3 famous actors from Republic of Ireland died at 61:
Forrester Harvey
Forrester Harvey (June 27, 1884 Cork-December 14, 1945 Laguna Beach) a.k.a. Forester Harvey was an Irish actor.
Harvey was born in Cork, Ireland and began his acting career in Britain, where he appeared in numerous stage productions before transitioning to film in the 1930s. He became known for his character roles, often playing men with aristocratic or military backgrounds.
In addition to his successful acting career, Harvey was also a talented playwright and wrote several plays that were produced in London theaters in the 1920s and 1930s.
Harvey eventually moved to the United States and continued his acting career in Hollywood, appearing in over 60 films, including classic movies such as "The Invisible Man" (1933) and "The Grapes of Wrath" (1940).
Despite his success in the film industry, Harvey remained active in the theater and continued to write plays throughout his career. He passed away in Laguna Beach, California in 1945.
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Frank Patterson
Frank Patterson (October 5, 1938 Clonmel-June 10, 2000 New York City) also known as Patterson, Frank was an Irish singer and actor. He had one child, Eanan Patterson.
Frank Patterson was renowned for his lyrical performances of Irish songs, and his ability to sing in a range of styles including opera, pop, and folk. He was born in Clonmel, County Tipperary, Ireland, and began singing as a boy soprano in local church choirs. He studied music at University College, Dublin, and later trained at the Royal Irish Academy of Music.
Patterson's professional career began in the 1960s, and he quickly gained fame for his stunning performances of Irish folk songs. He went on to become a regular performer at the famed Carnegie Hall in New York City, as well as a frequent guest on television shows such as The Ed Sullivan Show and The Pat Boone Show.
In addition to his singing career, Patterson also appeared in several films and television shows. He starred in the 1997 film “Entertaining Angels: The Dorothy Day Story” and appeared on the TV shows “Touched by an Angel” and “Picket Fences”.
Despite battling cancer in the later years of his career, Frank Patterson continued to perform and record music until his death in 2000. He is remembered as one of Ireland's most beloved performers and cultural icons.
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Daniele Formica
Daniele Formica (June 10, 1949 Drogheda-February 1, 2011 Bassano del Grappa) was an Irish voice actor, actor, theatre director and playwright.
He was raised in Italy, and started his career as an actor in Rome. He later moved to Ireland, where he became a prominent figure in the Irish theatre scene. He founded the Company of Ten, a theatre company based in Cork, which became a major force in Irish theatre. In addition to his work as an actor and director, Formica was also a prolific playwright, known for his innovative and experimental approach to theatre. His plays were widely produced in Ireland, and he was regarded as one of the leading voices in contemporary Irish theatre. As a voice actor, he provided the Italian voice of several major Hollywood stars, including Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, and Sylvester Stallone. Despite his success, Formica remained humble and dedicated to his art, and his contributions to Irish theatre will be remembered for generations to come.
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