Irish actors died in 1966
Here are 2 famous actors from Republic of Ireland died in 1966:
Giles Cooper
Giles Cooper (August 9, 1918 Dublin-December 2, 1966 Surbiton) was an Irish writer, screenwriter, actor and playwright.
Cooper moved to England when he was young and began his career as an actor in the 1940s. He appeared in numerous radio and stage productions, as well as a few films. However, his greatest success came as a writer, particularly for radio dramas. Cooper wrote over 50 radio plays for the BBC, many of which were adapted for the stage, television, and film. He won several awards for his writing, including the prestigious Prix Italia.
In addition to his work as a writer and actor, Cooper was also a talented painter and exhibited his art in several galleries. He was known for his dry wit and love of wordplay, which was evident in his writing. Sadly, Cooper's life was cut short when he died suddenly of a heart attack at the age of 48. Nevertheless, his legacy as a talented writer and actor lives on, and his radio plays continue to be broadcast and performed around the world.
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Henry Hugh Gordon Stoker
Henry Hugh Gordon Stoker (February 2, 1885 Dublin-February 2, 1966 London) a.k.a. H.G. Stoker, Henry Gordon Dacre Stoker, Dacre Stoker, Harry or Henry Hugh Gordon "Dacre" Stoker was an Irish actor, military officer, theatre director and athlete.
Stoker began his acting career in Dublin but later moved to London to pursue a career on stage. He appeared in several plays, including Shakespearean productions, and was known for his commanding voice and physical presence on stage. During World War I, he joined the British Army and served as a captain in the West Yorkshire Regiment.
After the war, Stoker continued his acting career and also became a theatre director. He directed productions both in London and on Broadway, including several successful productions of plays by George Bernard Shaw. In addition, he was a talented athlete and had competed in rugby, cricket, and boxing during his youth.
Stoker is perhaps best known for his connection to his distant cousin Bram Stoker, the author of Dracula. He collaborated with Bram's grandson, Dacre Stoker, on a novel entitled "Dracula: The Un-Dead", which was a sequel to the original novel. Stoker passed away on his 81st birthday in London.
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