Irish actors died in 1978
Here are 3 famous actors from Republic of Ireland died in 1978:
Denis O'Dea
Denis O'Dea (April 26, 1905 Dublin-November 5, 1978 Dublin) also known as Dennis O'Dea was an Irish actor. His child is called Donnacha O'Dea.
Denis O'Dea began his career in acting in Dublin's famous Abbey Theatre in the 1920s. He appeared in many stage productions before transitioning to film in the 1940s. He acted in several iconic films such as "The Fallen Idol" and "Moby Dick". He was also known for his performance in the film "Odd Man Out" where he played the role of a priest. Besides acting, O'Dea was also a talented writer and published several books including "The Dogs in the Streets" which was later adapted into a film in 1973. In addition to his successful career in entertainment, O'Dea was a former national fencing champion of Ireland. He remained active in the Irish theatre scene throughout his life and was greatly respected by his peers.
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Jack Doyle
Jack Doyle (August 31, 1913 Cobh-December 13, 1978 Paddington) also known as The Gorgeous Gael, Joseph Alphonsus Doyle or The Singing Boxer was an Irish singer, actor and professional boxer.
Born in County Cork, Ireland, Doyle gained fame in the 1930s and 1940s as a heavyweight boxer, winning 35 of his 39 professional fights. He then pursued a career in entertainment, performing as a singer and actor in both Ireland and the United States. He appeared in several films, including "King Arthur Was a Gentleman" and "The End of the River," and recorded several popular songs such as "The Isle of Innisfree" and "Dear Little Shamrock Shore."
However, Doyle's personal life was tumultuous, and he struggled with alcoholism and financial woes. He had a tumultuous marriage with Hollywood actress Movita Castaneda, the ex-wife of Marlon Brando. The couple had two children together, Patrick and John.
Doyle's life took a tragic turn when he suffered a serious brain injury during a boxing match in 1947, which effectively ended his career. He later struggled to make ends meet, taking odd jobs and ultimately falling into poverty. He died in London at the age of 65, and is remembered as one of Ireland's most colorful and talented entertainers.
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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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