Irish actors died in 1951
Here are 1 famous actors from Republic of Ireland died in 1951:
Arthur Sinclair
Arthur Sinclair (August 3, 1885 Dublin-December 14, 1951 Belfast) also known as Arthur McDonnell was an Irish actor.
He began his acting career in 1908 with the Abbey Theatre Company, one of the most prestigious Irish theatre groups. Sinclair was known for his roles in several iconic Irish plays, including Sean O’Casey’s "The Plough and the Stars" and John Synge’s "The Playboy of the Western World". In addition to his work in theatre, Sinclair had a successful career in film. He appeared in several movies in the 1930s and 1940s, including "Dead Men Tell No Tales" and "Yellow Canary". Sinclair was also a founding member of the Actors’ Equity Association in Ireland. Despite his success as an actor, Sinclair’s life was plagued by personal troubles, including financial difficulties and problems with alcohol. He passed away in 1951 at the age of 66.
Sinclair was born Arthur McDonnell, but changed his name to Arthur Sinclair when he began his acting career. Before he joined the Abbey Theatre Company, Sinclair worked as a clerk for the Dublin & South Eastern Railway. However, acting had always been his true passion. Despite his success on stage and in film, Sinclair faced criticism from some of his fellow Irish actors who accused him of being too “Hollywood” in his style. Nevertheless, Sinclair continued to work in theatre until his death. In 1937, he appeared in the original production of "The Plough and the Stars", which was highly controversial at the time due to its depiction of the Easter Rising. Sinclair’s performance as Fluther Good was highly praised by both critics and audiences alike. Today, he is remembered as one of Ireland’s most talented stage actors.