Irish actors died at age 78
Here are 4 famous actors from Republic of Ireland died at 78:
Hamilton Deane
Hamilton Deane (April 5, 1880 New Ross-October 25, 1958 Ealing) a.k.a. Hamilton K. Deane-Roe was an Irish theatre director, playwright and actor.
Deane began his career as an actor and performed on stages across England and Ireland in the early 1900s, before transitioning to directing and writing plays. He is best known for his work on the stage adaptation of Bram Stoker's "Dracula".
Deane had previously directed and starred in a stage version of the classic horror story, which premiered in 1924. It was a huge success, and in 1927 Deane collaborated with John L. Balderston to revise and adapt the script for Broadway. The play opened to rave reviews in the United States, and went on to tour the world, cementing Deane's reputation as a skilled theatre director.
Aside from "Dracula," Deane also worked on numerous other stage productions, including adaptations of works by Oscar Wilde and Henrik Ibsen. In addition to his work as a theatre director and playwright, Deane was also an accomplished actor who appeared in several films throughout his career.
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Herbert Brenon
Herbert Brenon (January 13, 1880 Dublin-June 21, 1958 Los Angeles) also known as Alexander Herbert Reginald St. John Brenon was an Irish actor, screenwriter, film director and film producer.
Brenon began his career in the theatre in England, where he worked as an actor and director. He then moved to the United States and began writing and directing films in 1913. Brenon became one of the most successful filmmakers of the silent era, directing over 100 films throughout his career.
In 1925, Brenon directed the film adaptation of Peter Pan, which remains one of the most famous and celebrated film versions of the story. He worked with many well-known actors, including Lillian Gish, Rudolph Valentino, and Alla Nazimova.
Brenon was also known for his work behind the scenes, often serving as a mentor and advisor to young actors and filmmakers. He received numerous awards and honors throughout his career, including a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
In addition to his work in the film industry, Brenon was also a published novelist and a collector of rare books. He passed away in 1958 at the age of 78 in Los Angeles, California.
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Donal Donnelly
Donal Donnelly (July 6, 1931 Bradford-January 4, 2010 Chicago) a.k.a. Donal Donelly or Donald Donnelly was an Irish actor. He had three children, Jonathan Donnelly, Damian Donnelly and Maryanne Donnelly.
Donal Donnelly began his career in theater in his home country, performing in productions in the Gate Theatre in Dublin and the Royal Shakespeare Company. He eventually made his way to the United States, where he appeared in a number of Broadway productions, including "Dancing at Lughnasa" and "The Importance of Being Earnest." In addition to his stage work, he also appeared in a number of films and television series, such as "The Godfather Part III" and "The West Wing." Donnelly was known for his rich baritone voice and commanding stage presence. He passed away in 2010 at the age of 78.
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Micheál Mac Liammóir
Micheál Mac Liammóir (October 25, 1899 London-March 6, 1978 Dublin) otherwise known as Micheal MacLiammoir, Micheál Liammóir, Alfred Willmore or Micheál MacLiammóir was an Irish writer and actor.
He was born as Alfred Willmore in London to a Protestant father and a Catholic mother. In his early twenties, he moved to Dublin where he became involved in the Irish theatre scene. He co-founded the Gate Theatre in Dublin with his partner Hilton Edwards in 1928, which became renowned for its modern and avant-garde productions.
Mac Liammóir was a prolific writer of essays, plays, and memoirs, and was also an accomplished painter. He starred in numerous productions at the Gate and on Broadway and was known for his captivating and flamboyant performances.
Despite his success in Ireland and the United States, Mac Liammóir remained fiercely proud of his English heritage and was a vocal critic of Irish nationalism. He was a close friend of many notable figures in the arts, including William Butler Yeats, Orson Welles, and Laurence Olivier.
Mac Liammóir continued to act, write, and paint until his death in Dublin in 1978 at the age of 78, leaving behind a legacy as one of Ireland's greatest theatrical figures.
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