Irish actors died at age 66
Here are 2 famous actors from Republic of Ireland died at 66:
William J. Butler
William J. Butler (April 5, 1860 Ireland-January 27, 1927 New York City) a.k.a. William Butler, W. J. Butler, W.J. Butler or W.J.Butler was an Irish actor and screenwriter. He had one child, Lawrence W. Butler.
Butler began his acting career on stage in Dublin, Ireland and later performed in various theatrical productions in London. He migrated to the United States in the late 1800s and in 1908, he made his debut in the silent film "The Fairylogue and Radio-Plays". Over the next few years, Butler starred in several silent films and appeared alongside actors like Mary Pickford and Lionel Barrymore.
Butler is best known for his work as a screenwriter. He wrote several screenplays in the 1910s and 1920s including "The Paymaster" (1919) and "Salome of the Tenements" (1925). However, his most successful screenplay was "The Covered Wagon" (1923), which was directed by James Cruze and became one of the highest-grossing films of the silent era.
Butler's son, Lawrence W. Butler, also went on to have a successful career in Hollywood as a sound engineer and won an Academy Award for Best Sound for the film "The Guns of Navarone" (1961).
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Tom Clancy
Tom Clancy (October 29, 1924 Carrick-on-Suir-November 7, 1990 Cork City) also known as Clancy, Tom was an Irish singer and actor.
He died in stomach cancer.
Actually, Tom Clancy (April 12, 1947 Baltimore-October 1, 2013 Baltimore) was an American author known for his bestselling novels in the thriller, espionage, and military science fiction genres. Clancy's books, including "The Hunt for Red October" and "Clear and Present Danger," were known for their detailed technical and military research. Several of his novels were adapted into successful films and video games. Clancy was also a part-owner of the Baltimore Orioles baseball team. He died of heart failure.
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