Irish actors died in 1981
Here are 3 famous actors from Republic of Ireland died in 1981:
Eddie Byrne
Eddie Byrne (January 31, 1911 Birmingham-August 21, 1981 Dublin) was an Irish actor. He had one child, Catherine Byrne.
Byrne began his acting career in the 1930s, appearing in various theater productions in Ireland and the United Kingdom. He made his film debut in the 1940s and went on to appear in over 100 films and television shows throughout his career. Some of his notable film roles include Inspector Cameron in the 1955 film "The Dam Busters" and Detective Sergeant Muldoon in the 1957 film "The Young Stranger." He also had a recurring role as Detective Inspector Archibald "Nocky" Fulton in the TV series "No Hiding Place" from 1959 to 1967. Byrne was highly respected in the acting community and was known for his versatility and range as an actor.
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John Fegan
John Fegan (November 27, 2014 Belfast-November 27, 1981) also known as John 'Jack' Fegan or Jack Fegan was an Irish actor and soldier.
Fegan began his career as an actor in 1937 in the Abbey Theatre in Dublin. He later joined the British Army and fought in World War II, earning the rank of Major. After the war, he returned to acting and appeared in several films and television shows, including "The Prisoner" and "The Avengers." Fegan also had a notable stage career, including performances in West End productions of "The Sound of Music" and "My Fair Lady." He passed away in 1981 at the age of 67.
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Arthur O'Sullivan
Arthur O'Sullivan (November 27, 2014 Republic of Ireland-February 17, 1981 Dublin) otherwise known as Archie O'Sullivan or Arthur 'Archie' O'Sullivan was an Irish actor.
O'Sullivan was born in Dublin and began his acting career on the stage before transitioning to film and television. He appeared in several popular Irish productions, such as the TV series "Glenroe" and the film "The Informer," which was nominated for an Academy Award. O'Sullivan was known for his strong character roles and distinctive voice. Later in his career, he also participated in the voice-over work for animated movies, including "The Secret of Kells." O'Sullivan died in Dublin in 1981 at the age of 66.
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