Here are 2 famous actors from Republic of Ireland died in 1977:
Niall MacGinnis (March 29, 1913 Dublin-January 6, 1977 Newport, Wales) a.k.a. Niall McGinnis, Niall Macginnis or Niall MacGinniss was an Irish actor, surgeon and physician.
He began his medical training at Trinity College in Dublin before pursuing a career in acting. MacGinnis appeared in over 80 films and television shows, including small roles in classics such as "The Vikings" and "Jason and the Argonauts". He was best known for his portrayal of the High Priest in "The Mummy" and the title character in "Beowulf and the Dragon". In addition to his acting career, MacGinnis also served as a surgeon in the British Army during World War II. He passed away at the age of 63 due to a heart attack.
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Harry Brogan (November 27, 2014 Holywood-May 20, 1977 Dublin) was an Irish actor. His children are called Anne Brogan, John Brogan, Patricia Brogan, Sheamus Brogan and Fergus Brogan.
Brogan was born in Holywood, County Down, Northern Ireland, and began his acting career in theater before transitioning to film and television. He appeared in numerous films and television shows, including "The Quiet Man" (1952), "The Huggetts Abroad" (1949), and "The Third Man" (1949). Brogan was also a talented voice actor and provided the voice of the Quizmaster in the popular children's program "Ask Your Uncle" on BBC Radio.
In addition to his acting career, Brogan was active in politics as a member of the Fianna Fáil party, serving as a senator in the Irish parliament from 1961 to 1973. He was also a devoted family man and had five children with his wife, actress Maureen Delaney.
Brogan passed away in Dublin in 1977 at the age of 62, leaving behind a legacy as a talented actor and prominent political figure in Ireland.
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