Irish actors died in 2013
Here are 4 famous actors from Republic of Ireland died in 2013:
Seamus Heaney
Seamus Heaney (April 13, 1939 Castledawson-August 30, 2013 Blackrock Clinic) was an Irish poet, writer, author, playwright, translator, educator and actor. He had three children, Michael Heaney, Christopher and Catherine Ann.
Seamus Heaney was widely regarded as one of the greatest poets of the 20th century. Born near Belfast in Northern Ireland, he was raised on a farm and his rural upbringing had a profound influence on his work. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1995 for his “lyrical and passionate” poetry, which explores themes such as love, loss, and the natural world.
Throughout his career, Heaney published numerous collections of poetry, including “Death of a Naturalist”, “North”, and “The Spirit Level”. He was also a professor at various universities, including Harvard and Oxford, and was an activist for Irish culture and language.
Heaney was known for his ability to capture the intricacies of Irish life and tradition in his work, as well as his use of both modern and ancient language. He passed away in 2013 at the age of 74, leaving behind a legacy as one of Ireland’s most celebrated literary figures.
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Peter O'Toole
Peter O'Toole (August 2, 1932 Connemara-December 14, 2013 London) a.k.a. Peter Seamus O'Toole, Peter Seamus Lorcan O'Toole, Peter O'toole or Peter James O'Toole was an Irish actor, film producer and voice actor. He had three children, Kate O'Toole, Lorcan O'Toole and Patricia O'Toole.
Peter O'Toole started his acting career on stage in England, where he quickly gained recognition for his talent. He made his film debut in 1959 in the epic film "The Savage Innocents," but it was his role in "Lawrence of Arabia" (1962) that gained him worldwide fame and a Best Actor Oscar nomination. Throughout his career, O'Toole continued to deliver memorable performances in films such as "Becket" (1964), "The Lion in Winter" (1968), and "My Favorite Year" (1982), earning a total of eight Best Actor Oscar nominations.
Aside from his acting work, O'Toole was also a prolific writer, having written two memoirs and an account of his time on stage in "Loitering with Intent: The Child." O'Toole was honored with numerous awards throughout his career, including a BAFTA lifetime achievement award and an honorary Academy Award for his distinguished career. He passed away in 2013 at the age of 81.
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Milo O'Shea
Milo O'Shea (June 2, 1926 Dublin-April 2, 2013 Manhattan) a.k.a. Milo Donal O'shea was an Irish actor. He had two children, Colm O'Shea and Steven O'Shea.
Throughout his career, O'Shea appeared in numerous stage productions, films, and television series. He gained critical acclaim for his performances in the plays of Samuel Beckett, earning a Tony Award nomination in 1969 for his role in "Staircase." O'Shea also appeared in films such as "Barry Lyndon," "The Verdict," and "The Butcher Boy," and in TV shows including "Cheers" and "The West Wing." He was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Irish Film and Television Academy in 2005. O'Shea passed away at the age of 86 while living in Manhattan.
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Vincent Dowling
Vincent Dowling (September 7, 1929 Dublin-May 10, 2013 Boston) otherwise known as Uinsionn O'Dubhiainn or Vincent Gerard Dowling was an Irish actor and film director. His children are called Bairbre Dowling, Richard Boyd Barrett, Louise Dowling, Rachel Dowling, Valerie Dowling and Cian Dowling.
Vincent Dowling initially began his acting career with the Abbey Theatre in Dublin, where he played a variety of different roles. During his time there, he starred in numerous productions, including "The Loves of Cass McGuire" and "The Quare Fellow." Dowling also performed in the Gate Theatre, Dublin before he moved to America in 1979.
In the United States, Dowling worked with several theatre companies, including the Great Lakes Shakespeare Festival, Chicago's Goodman Theatre, and the Ohio-based Great Lakes Theater Festival. Dowling served as the artistic director at Abbey Theatre, the National Theatre of Ireland, and the Miniature Theatre in Chester, England.
In addition to his work as an actor, Dowling also directed several films, including "The Playboy of the Western World" (1963), and "The Sorrow and the Pity" (1969). Dowling's distinguished career earned him several awards, including the Irish Theatre Award and the Abbey Theatre Award for his contributions to Irish theatre.
Aside from acting, directing, and producing, Dowling was also a professor of theatre arts, and taught at the University of California in Los Angeles, the University of Connecticut, and the University of Washington.
Dowling passed away on May 10, 2013, in Boston, Massachusetts, at the age of 83.
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